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Red-bellied Woodpecker (Female)


Red-bellied Woodpecker (Female)
Photo Information
Copyright: Ron Warner (tuslaw) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2014-04-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 5D Mark11
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2014-04-15 17:01
Viewed: 2130
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have been trying to capture a photograph of a Red-bellied Woodpecker for the past two years. I was sitting out back hoping to get a shot of anything interesting when this bird landed on the back side of a tree next to me. I swung the camera around and focused on a spot I thought it might appear and sure enough, it's head came into view. It took a few seconds before it came all the way around the tree and gave me some really good shots. I was thrilled to say the least!!!

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is such a pretty bird with it's narrow black and white barred wings and back, buffy brown chest and head with orangish yellow nap, and a reddish orange stripe on it's head. Females have less of a red stripe then the males. Even though it is called a Red-bellied Woodpecker, the red on it's belly is not easily distinguishable.

I have occasionally spotted these birds searching for insects on the trees behind the house, but they seem to be very skittish and never stayed long enough for me to get my camera. I believe this is a female, because the red doesn't extend all the way down over the top of it's head.
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Hi Ron,
Greetings from India!
A wonderful shot of Melanerpes carolinus with excellent details and amazing contrast. Thanks for the valuable imformation about this beautiful creature.
Warm Regards,
Vishal.

Hello Ron,
What a stunning photo of this Red-bellied Woodpecker. Superb sharpness and details. Great pose with eye contact. Very beautiful colours with a beautiful blurred background. A masterpiece!
Regards,
Peter

a very interesting and colorful bird. first time seeing. great angle and i think the bird is trying to fly.great moment. tfs.

Hello Mr.,
照的清晰 很漂亮的鳥
鮮豔華麗的外表真是美麗
第一次看見這樣境的角度 照的很棒 非常的美麗
光線亮麗 構圖美麗 背景深遂
謝謝分享
STONE

Gem of a picture and worth waiting for for years, Ron.
You have finally nailed the bird in its most beautiful aspect.
Everything about this picture is just perfect. Congrats and thanks for sharing this brilliant image.
Regards.
Ram

hallo Ron
super good composion with great details
i like the colours of this specie very much
thanks gr lou

Hello Mr.Ron,
Excellent bird photography.In every field it looks outstanding to me.Nice colour and details with splendid POV.Good composition.
Thanks for sharing,
Regards and have a nice time,
Srikumar

Hello Ron,
A top quality image! The details, focus and sharpness are splendid. Lovely contrast of this beautiful bird against the blue sky. Fantastic details and clarity. Very nice composition.
Thanks for sharing this interesting capture.
Marius.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2014-04-16 11:45]

Hi Ron,absolutely beautiful,it turn the head in the right way for the best pic...eheheh...magnificent female taken with the best detail and colors! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Bonsoir Ron,
Une trčs belle attitude du sujet sous un bon angle de prise de vue permettant d'apprécier, sous une excellente profondeur de champ, la finesse des détails.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Nice details and I like the pose a lot Ron.
Well composed frame, great colors.
I have this guy here, watched a family of them yesterday in the same tree!

Be well,

Howard

Ron,
I've never ever had the bounty to register a Woodpecker the way a lot of the folk have done; and, that includes your person.
Your notes are always EDUCATIVE!!!
Such details ... how do you do it? A sharp image ...
Stunningly IMPRESSIVE!!!
Mario from still a very COLD COLD Calgary ... full of snow.

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  • IronM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 144 W: 3 N: 345] (2608)
  • [2014-04-17 12:32]

Hi Ron,
what a wonderful photo of this beautiful Woodpecker unknown to me! Excellent composition , sharpness, lovely colors !
Well done !
Regards !

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  • nanreh Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 12 N: 258] (2191)
  • [2014-04-17 19:53]

Lamentablemente tengo muchos problemas estos tiempos y casi no puedo dedicarme como tanto me gusta a TrekNature... Pero bueno, aunque sea elevo mi critica para mi amigo Ron Warner -en representación de todos mis grandes amigos de TN- Bellisimo pajaro carpintero; ROn, con gran lujo de detalles gracias al excelente foco logrado. Muy bella tambien la corteza sobre la que se posa esta hermosa ave trepadora. Un gran abrazo para ti amigo y espero volver a las lides lo mas pronto posible...

Hernán Bortondello
ARGENTINA

The details are great, nice pose showing off the head and a good eye contact. An excellent photo.

GREAT IMAGE.......

Ciao Ron. Another special coloured paint from you MF! Impressive details and sharp great POV.

Roberto

Ciao Ron, great capture of lovely woodpecker on lovely lighting BG, fantastic colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done my friend, have a good Easter, ciao Silvio

Hello Ron

Excellent close-up photo of this Hello Marius
in its typical woodpecker pose, fine POV,
great focus, sharpness, details, and contrast, TFS

Asbed

Sharp clear shot Ron. You managed a spectacular close view here. I can almost feel the detail in the under belly feathers. It's a perfect shot in every way. I can't help but wonder if your DOF was different, would it be nice to see a bit of the background. Of course that is always preference. You framed this nicely as well. Good colours in great focus. Just a perfect shot. Trevor

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