Red Bellied Woodpecker in Afternoon Light

[Ollie Treadway]

Red Bellied Woodpecker attracted to scattered sunflower seeds on piece of wood burl.
1/500 at f/11 iso800. Nikon D700, 600mm VR

[Amy Marques]

Hi Ollie. The colors are nice and head angle is good. I would have preferred more of the body in a better angle of light. Perhaps more space below would be good to include space for the virtual tail.

[Mack Hicks]

Excellent sharpness and position. Great perch. I agree with Amy about the colors and virtual tail, but I would also like to see a little more light on the nape of the neck and back. Maybe a little fill flash with the flash adjusted down a stop or more. Excellent first post, more to follow I hope.