The Downy Woodpecker is common in our area and you often hear them before you see them. The Downy is smaller than the Hairy Woodpecker but its basic colouring is the same. I took this photo at a small F-stop and narrow depth of field which contributed to the background effect you see. I find that it sets the bird off nicely and adds to the photograph.
April 9, 2016 at 10:11 am
Superb capture, Belinda. The settings you chose were very effective.
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April 9, 2016 at 10:25 am
Thank you, I’m glad you like it. I used my 105 with flash, F11, 1/250 sec.
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April 9, 2016 at 10:03 am
Beautiful photo!
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April 9, 2016 at 10:07 am
Thanks Donna!
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April 8, 2016 at 11:47 am
Sehr gelungen!
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April 8, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Thank you!
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April 7, 2016 at 4:10 pm
This is a perfect photograph!
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April 7, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Thank you so much!
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April 7, 2016 at 12:02 pm
Always amazed how sharp your photos are.
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April 7, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Thank you very much!
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April 7, 2016 at 11:49 am
Nice Picture
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April 7, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Thank you.
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April 7, 2016 at 9:52 am
Lovely pose and excellent photograph! Nice aperture choice. I like to shoot a bit wider too. To blur out the background f/5.6 to f/8 are where I hang out.
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April 7, 2016 at 10:16 am
Thank you! It does make for a nice background effect.
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April 7, 2016 at 9:21 am
Great detail, Those little guys don’t stay still for any period of time.
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April 7, 2016 at 10:10 am
Thank you. Happily, this one wasn’t in a big hurry!
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April 7, 2016 at 7:53 am
One of my favorites. Always pose nicely and usually around when you need them.
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April 7, 2016 at 8:00 am
They’re one of my favourites too!
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April 7, 2016 at 1:17 am
Really nice capture.
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April 7, 2016 at 7:45 am
Thank you.
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April 7, 2016 at 1:05 am
Beautiful. So clear!
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April 7, 2016 at 7:44 am
Thank you!
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