Pileated woodpecker in flight

[Bob Miller]

Nikon D-300
200-400 lense at 400 mm
Handheld
1/1250 sec at f6.3
ISO 1250

I know the quality is not there but I was very surprised to get any kind of image of these guys flying handholding the lense
Comments welcome

[Ken Lassman]

Nice capture...one of the most difficult BIF to get....I never see them in the open

[Peter Farrell]

Definetley a tough bird to capture in flight. Has a very stealth profile in this shot.
Peter

[Troy Lim]

Bob,

Good try. I believe this is from a heavy crop @ 400mm.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Bob - can imagine how tough to get in flight - does seem to be some IQ issues and oh so close to the dreaded pancake pose. AQuite prominent Halo present around much of the bird.
Keep em coming.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Bob, Definately a difficult subject to capture in fight. Agree with Lance and as stated would have liked to have seen a more open wing position. IMO the image could stand some cropping from the top and a bit in front...

[Ray Rozema]

Hi BOb
Looks like a F22. I am impressed you was able to get this bird out in the open. IQ issues as discussed

TFS
Ray