More Red-bellied Woodpecker

We've had snow and we've had wind and nothing but dark skies, but I keep trying to get the perfect shot of the male red-bellied woodpecker that has been hanging around since October 30th. I had gotten decent portrait shots and today finally got some good full-body, nearly full-frame shots. I see Christmas card material in that second shot. What a handsome devil he is.

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Al
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Beekeeper wrote in post #17790747
Lovely shots of my favorite woodpecker!

Peter2516 wrote in post #17790839
Awesome, Like the 2nd the most with snow background.

daverator wrote in post #17790886
Great images, 2nd is definitely a wallhanger!

butterfly2937 wrote in post #17790915
Asolutely stunning!

CaptBob wrote in post #17790962
Very nice Al, love the second with the frost

mandokid1 wrote in post #17790995
Excellent details,and well portrayed,Al!

Red Dexs wrote in post #17791368
Great shots Al.

ardeekay wrote in post #17791413
My wife's hobby is card-making, so I showed her your second shot. Her response: "Why don't you get pictures like that?". Thanks a lot, pal!
Seriously, beautiful shots, my friend. Don't know how you could want anything more.

Thank you all very much for your kind comments. The only thing more I could wish for is a little sunlight!

Al
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PIXPHATIC wrote in post #17791518
fabulous images.......!!

2n10 wrote in post #17792274
Excellent shots Al.

Grizz wrote in post #17792507
Gorgeous shots Al! I think the lighting is perfect.

Thanks, guys. It was actually snowing a bit on the second shot, so I had my hands full getting a decent exposure.

Al
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