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Apr 02, 2006 19:56 | #1

Couldn't believe my luck. Spotted a female Pileated Woodpecker close-by on the ground, so I laid down on my stomach to get to eye level (or close to it)with her. A couple of shots later a male flies in, grabs her by the bill and holds on for a few seconds, then jumps on her back...I think you know the rest!

It was over as fast as it started...talk about timing!!

1 - The male shows up, grabbing her by the bill
2 - The action heats up
3 - Look at her face...she's enjoying this!
4 - One happy gal...

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Apr 02, 2006 19:57 | #2

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Apr 02, 2006 20:01 | #3

Super series, excellent shots Dan. Is he smilling in the last one?

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Apr 02, 2006 20:01 | #4

Looks like you nailed it... or rather HE did. Great shots.

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Apr 02, 2006 20:03 | #5

Nice captures. Not something you would get everyday.

No 2 and 4 are great. Nice and sharp

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Apr 02, 2006 20:05 | #6

Great Shots, definetly X-Rated. My Eyes, My Eyes, Uhhh, LOL

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Apr 02, 2006 20:06 | #7

WOW! Talk about luck.
That's an OUTSTANDING photojournal Dan. The series is very self explanatory. LOL!

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Apr 02, 2006 20:08 as a reply to @ cfcRebel's post | #8

that's frigging unbeleivable Dan you absolutley are the luckiest guy Ive ever met ,,, well done

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Apr 02, 2006 20:27 | #9

Excellent job Dan, maybe it should be PG13.

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Apr 02, 2006 20:40 as a reply to @ LabDan's post | #11

Yes, these shots are lucky, but they are also good. Lucky because being in the right place at the right time with that light is luck, unless one knows the lives of these woodpeckers inside out. Good because being in the right place at the right time means nothing unless the shooter maintains his or her eye for composition and a steady hand. Dan did both. Beautiful series.

Paul, that last image may contain a smile, but that's the she smiling, not the he.

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Apr 02, 2006 21:14 | #12

Dynamite series Dan. You took full advantage of an excellent opportunity and its paid off >>>>>FANTASTIC captures.

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Apr 02, 2006 21:16 | #13

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I think her eyes are rolling in picture 3
What luck (yours and his) to catch this moment!

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Apr 02, 2006 21:20 as a reply to @ Mr. E's post | #14

What an opportunity! You sure did make the best of it. Excellent series and it seems like everyone ended up with a smile.

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Apr 02, 2006 22:10 | #15

Excellent Dan! I tip my hat and say, thank you for sharing.

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