Green Woodpecker

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Was created from a hide in Hungary
No so common in Hungary...the same in Greece
In front of the Woodpecker was a small technical lake
Canon 40D Canon EF 500mm f/4
1/400 f 4 iso 1000
thanks for looking!

[Adams Serra]

Hi Manos,
Good looking bird, but it feels a little tight in the frame.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose, angle and sharpness and would give it more room, especially at the bottom for the 'virtual tail'.

[Paul Kusmin]

I agree with the other comments regarding need for room, very animated pose though i like it.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I wouldn't mind more room all around, but not for the complete "virtual tail" as I feel it has been "virtually cut not clipped" in a good way (does that make sense?) I also feel the HA could have been a bit better. I do like the animated calling pose and the water drops on the plumage.

[Harshad Barve]

this is amazing shot, some room for me
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

I like the calling pose with the open beak, and the droplets on the chest adds to the image. I agree, a little space all round would work.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Surely needs some space at the bottom Manos, loved the calling pose and Details.. congrats..

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I am surprised no one mentioned the big bright BG patch. That really distracts me; sorry Manos. I like the pose but think it's too tight as well. It is so sharp though and love the open bill and water droplets, HA is fine, though not ideal I s'pose. Thanks for sharing. :)