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    Northern Flicker on the ground digging for ants
    Boston, Massachusetts - May 29, 2010



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    Angle, sharpness and BG look very good. Do you have one in this series with a tad more head turn toward you?

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    Super Ryan. Although the light is harsh, the subject is well-lit. Agree with Axel's positives. There's some nice detail in the eye that could be brought out with a bit of dodging. I'm quite willing to accept that the bird is on an incline but I keep thinking some CCW rotation to straighten up would work.

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    Love this low perspective that you don't see many images off for this species. I wouldn't change a thing!

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    Thanks guys!

    Axel - Thanks! I have attached another image from the series at the bottom of this post. I absolutely need to run some NR on it though. Let me know if you think it's better.

    John - Thanks! The bird was on an incline for sure, and I'll try and work on the eye.

    Alan - Thanks! I don't know if its my area or what, but I see these guys on the ground and digging quite a bit...photographing them like that though is the problem. I think I've tried for this exact shot like 200 times, and have been outwitted 199 times.


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    Hi Ryan,

    Both images are appealing. I agree with Alan that the low capture angle is very nice. I prefer the image in the fifth pane due because the pose provides a feeling engagement. Thanks for sharing.

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