In the first winter light

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• ramthakur (32174)
• [2007-11-08 5:12]

Lovely fresh winter image you shot only today, Gert.
The signs of winter appear in the shape of light flurry of snow on the tree trunk.
The Woodpecker looks beautiful in this remarkably sharp and crisp shot.
TFS and regards,
Ram

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• thor68 (5642)
• [2007-11-08 5:13]

winter?! snow?! holy c**p..it looks cold - but the white really brings out the colors and patterns on the plumage of the pretty
woodpecker. excellent compositon and pov showing us a terrific pose of the bird almost sitting in the snow. well done & best wishes, thor.

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• horia (14904)
• [2007-11-08 5:14]

Hi Gert

This is an absolutely brilliant shot from so many points of view!
First, it’s great to see our first winter shot here on TN :)
Then, yes, you are right (as always) - the reflection of the light form the snow is indeed terrific for such captures since it's a nice, well tones light, not too bright though and coming for all directions, illuminating your subject perfectly.
And, needless to say, you shot here is impressive technically, too. I mean the sharpness is simply fantastic! The entire body and head of the woodpecker is in exceptional focus...even the branch, too...and presented with such an amazing attention to details and texture.
The exposure and metering are also flawless - fact proven perfectly by the colors on the bird.
On top of everything, a lovely diagonal composition that really enhances the presentation.
Impeccable work, my friend!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• JoseMiguel (5506)
• [2007-11-08 5:23]

Hi Gert,
Amazing capture of the g.s woodpecker!
I found so interesting your notes about the snow and the way it affects the light and photography.
This image is technically perfect in every aspect.
Details got on the white plumage are magnificent.
My compliments and thanks to post it.
Best regards,
JM

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• fyapici (6407)
• [2007-11-08 5:29]

Hello Ellis,
A number one quality photo. Bravo! It doesn't any word to critize. Just perfect. With my compliments...

Greetings
Fevzi

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• cloud (4689)
• [2007-11-08 6:43]

Hello Gert,
Nice pose, good reflection, sharpness and composition.
Bravo, Pawel

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• PaulH (13089)
• [2007-11-08 6:44]

Hi Gert,
wow snow already? We shall be lucky if we see any here i'm afraid, not like we used to.
The colours here make a striking contrast against the beautiful snowy setting. Details, DOF and especially the exposure are superb, very well done as ever, very impressive

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• fartash (5161)
• [2007-11-08 6:45]

Hello Gert
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Woodpecker in
winter,Perfect focusing,lighting and BG,
Superb shot,Welldone.

Good Luck
Fartash

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• LordPotty (12035)
• [2007-11-08 6:50]

This one is really fantastic Gert!
Such an attractive bird with so many contrasting colours and patterns. It looks great on the snow,and that diagonal branch its on really helps the composition.
The pose is great,the POV is great and the sharpness and details are perfect.
An awesome piece of work.
Very well done Mr Ellstrom!
Cheers
Steve

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• undoredo (2740)
• [2007-11-08 7:05]

Hello Gert,
I love this vivid natural colours and composition very much.
You bring here very beautiful and pretty woodpecker, with excellent details and wonderful lighting.
Well presented Gert!!
TFS and best regards,
Kevin

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• pankajbajpai (16507)
• [2007-11-08 7:15]

hello gert,
excellent capture, liked the colours, composition and the pov, image is sharp with good details of the plumage, you have managed the exposure very well,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• Luis52 (12761)
• [2007-11-08 7:17]

Hola Gert. Nice photo. Just Exelent. I really like this spices of birds. Luis52.

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• lise (2875)
• [2007-11-08 8:11]

Hi Gert,
Excellent capture of this woodpecker! The details and sharpness are amazing, great colours.
Very well done and TFS
Lise

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• sunkirana (1139)
• [2007-11-08 8:13]

Hi Gert,

Amazing details and colours. Beautiful composition with a suttle BG.

Wanted to ask you why a Canon and not your Sony Alpha, then saw that it was given to Annica. Hmmm, need to follow her work now :-).

Great work,

Warm regards,
Kiran

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2007-11-08 8:17]

Hi Gert,

Snow? So soon? Superb shot of this woodpecker in a beautiful pose on the snowy log. His colors are wonderful. Fantastic details and textures. Picture perfect.

Jane

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• Ena (2458)
• [2007-11-08 8:33]

Beautiful picture! Great colors, sharpness and composition!
Regards
Ena

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• nardophoto (9007)
• [2007-11-08 8:49]
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• Alex99 (18539)
• [2007-11-08 9:14]

Hi Gert.
I congratulate you with the first snow. And it has created an excellent BG and decoration for your amazing bird picture. I am impressed with highest quality of the exposure and details reproduction. The feather and all tiny details of the bird, tree branch and snow are reflected outstandingly. Composition is spot. Bravo. Great sample of high photo art.
Alexei.

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• earthtraveler (3529)
• [2007-11-08 9:25]

Wow shot of this beautiful woodpecker Gert!
Such excellent focus detail, color, comp, and POV
Sweet!
Richard

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• marmottelolo (14691)
• [2007-11-08 10:28]

bonjour gert
le pic que j'ai publié hier est bien loin d'etre aussi beau que le votre.
les couleurs ,l'exposition et les details sont extraordinaire.
felicitations.
laurent
je vois que vous etes revenu chez canon!vous avez été deçu par sony?

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• uleko (2839)
• [2007-11-08 10:42]
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Hej Gert,
So, you've already had snow up there!! I don't envy you but it does help to light up the darkness! This capture is fabulous, it looks so crispy clear with the Woodpecker sharply in focus. Impressive sharpness and lovely colours of the plumage. An excellent composition too.
Many thanks and all the best, Ulla

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• joey (24727)
• [2007-11-08 10:44]

WOW! This is straight into my favourites folder!
It's just perfect in every single way.
Not much else to say...

Joe

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• Janice (18648)
• [2007-11-08 10:46]

I feel I could reach out and touch this beauty Gert. The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a beauty and you show him so well. He's so sharp and clear, very good details and colours - well done
Janice

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• pvb (1861)
• [2007-11-08 10:56]

Hi Gert,
Snow already! here it is raining cats and dogs. You are very lucky to capture this winter image of this woodpecker.
Very sharp and detailed and with great light.
Great composition and pov and I like the pose of the woodpecker going up the tree.
TFS Paula

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• PeterZ (17634)
• [2007-11-08 10:58]

Hello Gert,
So, the winter is coming in Sweden. The light reflecting by the snow on your Woodpecker makes it one of the best photos of a Woodpecker I've ever seen. Everything in this photo is just perfect! Very high quality for me.
Regards,
Peter

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• Tamrock (3127)
• [2007-11-08 11:17]

hej gert!
de blev ju bra i vintervädret de här!
sharp shot on this fine woodpecker
well exposed and good composition
good work!

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• Argus (35063)
• [2007-11-08 13:13]

Hej Gert,
What a beauty in th first snow of winter!
A fantastic capture of Större hackspetten. Technically perfect with outstanding POV and composition. This surely must be the best shot of this species on TN!
Well done indeed!
TFS,
Hälsningar,
Ivan

Gratulerar!

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• abettine (1027)
• [2007-11-08 13:30]

Cette photo est une pure merveille, admirable de netteté. Bravo !
Cordialement.
Antoine.

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• vanderschelden (30145)
• [2007-11-08 15:02]

Congrats, Gert.
Definitely a superb one.
Do like the wintery scenery and the colours are amazing...
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• fototab (2177)
• [2007-11-08 15:21]

Gert,

Lovely job,
Beautiful colors,
Stunning bird,

TFS

fototab

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• NinaM (6596)
• [2007-11-08 17:20]

Hello Gert, winter there already and the woodpecker is so well captured, what texture to your photo! Crip as crusty snow on a cold morning. We see what we have to see, the rest is in the background. TFS!

Francine

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• writerscrawlz (2961)
• [2007-11-08 17:32]

What a stunning pose! The colors are so vivid that even the snow really adds another layer of it's own. I love the sharpness of the bird and the soft texture of his feathers.

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2007-11-09 1:49]

Hi Gert,
Great photo of this male great spotted woodpecker. Focus, sharpness, clarity, pose you captured, composition, POV and exposure handling are very good. Well done and TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

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• eqshannon (27951)
• [2007-11-09 6:36]

You are way too good...quickly send me your camera, lens and birds..leave the snow behind! Ha!
Bob

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2007-11-09 6:56]

Hello Gert, excellent picture of that Pecker, the light as you said is perfect thanks to the natural reflector ! :-) Very sharp, great pose and good colors and background, thanks !

Mario

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-11-09 19:28]

Hello Gert

Wonderful clarity,you managed excellent light on this one.
The colours are rich and vivid.The focus is laser sharp.
The composition is super with the natural setting and diagonal branch.
Beautiful plumage detail.
TFS

Rob

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• tiklod (3397)
• [2007-11-10 4:51]

Hi Gert,
An A-M-A-Z-I-N-G picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Light, sharpness and vidid colours are simply fantastic. Thanks a lot for this masterpiece :-)
Sincerly,

Claude

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• martic (1315)
• [2007-11-10 11:01]

Hi Gert,
Outstanding shot of this woodpecker, composition, colors, pose, focus, DOF and POV, all is perfect
very very well done
thank you
Best regards
Jean-Michel

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• wishnugaruda (16698)
• [2007-11-11 2:27]

Hi Gert,
as I see you also have snow now - and with the winter all the wonderful birds are again "back". Of course they are here all the time but with all the leaves we aren't able to see them very often. Your shot is excellent, this is a beautiful woodpecker. Thanks and greetings, enjoy the sunday
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• Mana (18518)
• [2007-11-11 2:49]

Hi Gert,
Just appreciating this wonderful shot from you. I am on a tour and internet connection comes at a premium here, hence doing a short job. Sorry.
Regards.
Sumon

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2007-11-11 12:53]

Perfect technique on this one Gert. The sharpness and details are stunning and the exposure is spot on!

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• CeltickRanger (15209)
• [2007-11-11 15:43]

hello Gert

what a nice photo with already snow !
(here in Laval, province of Québec, Canada we don't have snow yet)

excellent sharpness and details on the branch and on the bird,
nice density on the colors, it is the pov and the appropirate vertical
framing of the image that i like most,
ans the snows brings a plus to the image

TFS

Asbed

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• ralfsworld (6266)
• [2007-11-12 7:00]

Hej Gert
Excellent shot of this woody, well composed and framed.
Hoppas allt väl med dig och gömställen? Som du sa i din kommentar, snön ger lite extra till den gråa vädret...
TFS / Hälsningar
Ralf

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• marhowie (302)
• [2007-11-14 17:03]

Perfect work Gert, there's just nothing to say but fantastic!! ;}
Hope you're doing OK,
Howard

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• jazdzurka (1043)
• [2007-11-21 13:15]

Hi Gert
Wonderful picture. Very nice composition and excellent colours - bright but well balanced. The sharpness of the picture is also admrable. And what more the contrast between the woodpecker and the background is amazing.
Congratulations
Ania

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• bucanas (1061)
• [2007-12-22 17:26]

Hi Gert,
Beautiful photo,
Best regards.
Ralf