Great Spotted Woodpecker

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

I took this shot in the back garden
Canon 20D Canon 500mm f4 L IS
ISO 400
1/160 @ f4

All comments welcome

Jon

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and BG and would increase the contrast. I would also remove the piece hanging from the perch in the lower right. The blacks look a bit noisy.

[Maxis Gamez]

Another vote for more contrast. Good details and killer BG. I would remove whatever is hanging.

[Robert O'Toole]

Great pose and super smooth BG. I like it.

One more vote for removing the hanging twig material.

Robert

[Dan Walker]

Agree with above, might also take a little off the right and add a wee bit to the left. Nice image

Dan

[Melvin Grey]

Good, unusual pose for this species, Jon. As you state it was in your back garden, isn't it about time you changed the perch? - it looks rather well used and worn! I like the graduation in the BG.

Melvin

[Stu Bowie]

Great pose, and a perfect OOF BG. I agree with removing the hanging piece of bark.

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

Ok guys you don't like the perch that's OK- the intention was that it portrayed the fact that the woodpecker had been tearing it to bits in search of food - hence the loose bit.

Jon