Red-bellied Woodpecker

[Mike Dale]

These birds are very shy and normally fly off at the slightest movement. This one stayed very still and I was able to take this with my Nikon D200 and 300f4 and tc14e 1/60 sec @ f9 and bit of flash helped. I realize it pretty tight in the frame but it is uncropped, she was that close!

[Tim McIntyre]

Sweet shot Mike ! Like you said a bit tight but love the detail you captured

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Mike,

This is very nice. Extremely sharp and lovely colors. I would love to see a little more room at the top but that's about it. You did well with the fill flash.

[John Cooper]

A great capture Mike - excellent exposure and great feather detail - very attractive image indeed but agree a little extra canvas at the top would enhance the composition.

[George DeCamp]

Beautiful detail and nice and sharp. A very nice image indeed. I too would like more room if you are inclined to stretch it a little....either way, a very nice job as is!!

[Tom Cudzilo]

I dont mind that its tight at all. Shows off the details very well. Thank you for sharing.