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    Default Pileated Woodpecker

    Woodpeckers are always tough to get in flight because of their scalloped flight pattern. You have to develop a rhythm that keeps them in the frame when they drop down every second or two. Taken from Jim Neiger's boat.

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    Nice, sharp capture. I like seeing the "arm" among the feathers. As you said they are hard to capture it flight. I have tried with no success.

    Too bad the back of the head is hidden. If it had turned a bit more towards you you might have gotten the head and lost the small part of the far wing.

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    Not an easy shot to get! Looks sharp with good detail. It passed you a bit and shooting angle a bit steep but still nice image.

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    I would be happy if this were in my vault. :)
    Nice one Doug.

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    Killer wing position and SH. Bummer that it was flying slightly away rather than slightly towards you..... Tape job?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Killer wing position and SH. Bummer that it was flying slightly away rather than slightly towards you..... Tape job?
    Thanks Artie. It was flying away (but it was the best look I got), and this was a 'tape job.'
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    Thanks Doug. It is way, way better than anything I have on this bird; love the face pattern.
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    Tough just to track these guys...We have several species in SA that have the dipping flight pattern as well...Light looks good

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    Doug, excellent sharpness and light. well done on the crop. tough one, for sure.

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    What is a tape job?
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    PS Lovely shot!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gail bisson View Post
    What is a tape job? Gail PS Lovely shot!
    Using tape recorded calls of bird song to attract birds into photographic range.
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    One of the best pileated flight shots I have seen. Agree it's slightly turned away but it is nature, after all. Pileated are very responsive to calls. Getting them in focus after you call them in is the challenge!
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    Nice Doug!

    Not an easy image to get.... you did good

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    this was a tough catch, you did well!
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    Nicely done Doug, not an easy shot to pull off! The light is great and the colours lovely. I am a bit bothered by the steep angle, but I would take this in a hartbeat. Well done!

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    This fast critter is nialed. Great sharpness and colours. Well done Doug !

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    Many thanks for all the comments!
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    Great capture Doug, these are fun to photograph.

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