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Wide open wings Downy Woodpecker


Wide open wings Downy Woodpecker
Photo Information
Copyright: Asbed Iskedjian (CeltickRanger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1817 W: 65 N: 4852] (15233)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd, FUJINON ZOOM LENS 28-300mm Equiv.135
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/2000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-15 7:06
Viewed: 416
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
hello friends, from early winter 2009, it is at
that time that i decide 99% of my bird photos
will be in-flight, at that time (early winter 2009)
i was developing my technique to in-flight photos

from All About Birds website :

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/lifehistory

« Habitat
Open woodlands, particularly deciduous woods
and along streams. Also found in created habitats
including orchards, parks, and suburbs. You may
also find Downy Woodpeckers in open areas,
where they can nest along fencerows
and feed amid tall weeds.

Behavior
An active woodpecker that moves quickly over
tree trunks, branches, and stems of grasses
and wildflowers, characteristically leaning against
its stiffened tail feathers for support.
Downy Woodpeckers move horizontally and
downwards on trees much more readily than most
other woodpeckers. You may also see them perched
atop tall weeds such as goldenrod in late summer,
hammering away at a plant gall to get at the larva inside.
Occasionally hops on the ground for food.
Downy Woodpeckers have the undulating flight pattern
typical of many woodpecker species, alternating quick
wingbeats with folding the wings against the body.
When having a dispute with another bird,
Downy Woodpeckers fan their tails, raise their
head feathers, and jerk their beaks from side to side.
In spring you may see courtship displays in which
males and females fly between trees with slow,
fluttering wingbeats that look almost butterfly-like. »

Asbed
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Hello Asbed, beautiful shot of woodpaecker in flight from nice point of view.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Hi Asbed,
Among the leafless branches of trees, a flying woodpecker ...
Very good sharpnes and beautiful naturel colors.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-09-15 10:06]

Hello Asbed,

Good shot of this bird in fly. It's no usual!

TFS

brigitte

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2009-09-15 10:14]

Hola Asbed,
hermoso encuadre y atractiva presentación,
interesante trabajo.
saludos

Hello Asbed,

another good inflight shot from this Woodpecker.
Good pov and I like the details on the wings.
Beautiful naturla colours.

Gert

Hello Asbed, I have been to your gallery and have commented on some of your pictures before also. And I must say that you have almost mastered the technique of taking in-flight shots of birds.

Would you mind taking a student? :)

But seriously, this is a very good attempt of taking a in-flight picture of this beautiful woodpecker bird. This archive picture of your shows a nice POV.

Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Richa

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-15 10:58]

Hi Asbed,today the sharpness isn't at the top,good colors ana very nice specie....it's time to make new..eheheh....have a nice day my friend! LUCIANO

Hi MF Asbed,

A dynamic in-flight capture from below of a beauty once more.
The blurry natural BG stand aout the beauty well.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Hola Asbed,
Capture excellente de de celui-ci woodpecker. Un oiseau très joli avec une belle couleur.
Salut. Ferran

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-15 16:44]

Hi Asbed,

A wonderful view from beneath this Woodpecker. You captured him really well with his wings in a great position. The details of the wings, body, head, and tail feathers are wonderful. I love the little legs! The colors are right on in this one.

Jane

hello Asbed
Woodpecker in flight,fine shot and photo
TFS
Nasos

Hello Asbed,
another beautiful capture of a bird in-flight taken from an excellent POV showing very well the feathers of the wings and of the tail, beautiful natural colours, pleasing composition with a natural BG of the trees.
TFS
best regards
Maurizio

Ciao Asbed, beautiful flying bird, lovely composition with good natural colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-09-24 22:46]

Bonjour Asbed !
Désolée d'avoir mis si longtemps à répondre à vos critiques, je suis plutôt occupée en ce moment mais je suis contente d'avoir trouvé un peu de temps pour me plonger dans votre merveilleuse galerie. J'aie tout particulièrement cette photo, car on voit bien les motifs et les dessins sur les ailes grandes ouvertes de l'oiseau. Merveilleuse pose de l'oiseau. C'est très réussi. Félicitations !
Valérie.

Hi Asbed
A fine capture of the detailed bird...TFS
Jim

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