More Woodpeckers

I believe I've mentioned in the past that I have the opportunity to photograph birds (and wildlife in general) on the edge of a woodlot that boarders a field. This year the field was in corn and we always leave a little corn standing for the critters.

The Red Bellies capitalize on this opportunity (along with Blue Jays) and the first shot here is one of a Red Bellied that just returned from the field with a kernel of corn. I have witnessed them swallowing it whole.

The second shot is one of our regular Downys. We get a nice variety of woodpeckers around here, but the Pileated has remained very standoffish so far.

As usual, C&C appreciated.

PS; The Red Bellied was about 50 ft away. What do you think of the detail the 300L f/4 delivered.

That Red Bellied is a real treat.

As a Shooter of the 300/4 It is a Treat to shoot with with Excellent results and Matched with your 50D man you have a winning Combo!!

Those look really good to me, Dave.

Nothing wrong with these, the lens or the photographer. Great series.

Both shots are stunning IMO, congratulations.

patlannon wrote in post #9410453
That Red Bellied is a real treat.

Thank you Pat. Glad you enjoyed it. I know I have fun watching the Red Bellies and their antics.

hTr wrote in post #9410465
As a Shooter of the 300/4 It is a Treat to shoot with with Excellent results and Matched with your 50D man you have a winning Combo!!

Since I got the 300L f/4 the weather and light has been terrible so I haven't had any consistent opportunities to let it stretch its legs under workable conditions. Yesterday provided some decent light and I had fun using my new lens! Good to hear an endorsement from a fellow 300L f/4 user Gary.

sparker1 wrote in post #9411034
Those look really good to me, Dave.

Thank you Stan. I'm always interested to hear what others have to say. Keeps me from "drinking my own bathwater" if you know what I mean.

Duane N wrote in post #9411049
Nothing wrong with these, the lens or the photographer. Great series.

Duane, I really do appreciate the comments. You know I've been working to improve my shots and PP on black and white colored birds. Which for me are some of the most challenging. I figure if I can get it right on these, I'm good to go. As I've mentioned before, your comments and willingness to help has been very much appreciated.

It's amazing what a little good light in the field can do for a shot (and a new photographers self confidence! too )

GMHY wrote in post #9411073
Both shots are stunning IMO, congratulations.

Thanks Gerard. Much appreciated.

Dave,
These are both very nice, You did very well in exposing these both and your skills in Photography and Post are growing quickly, Its a pleasure viewing your work.

Light does make all the difference, I think your allot like us here, sun is not a frequent guest especially this time of year, It adds the wow factor typically and something you just cannot create no matter what you do in Post.

Dan

CanaHolic wrote in post #9411258
Dave,
These are both very nice, You did very well in exposing these both and your skills in Photography and Post are growing quickly, Its a pleasure viewing your work.

Light does make all the difference, I think your allot like us here, sun is not a frequent guest especially this time of year, It adds the wow factor typically and something you just cannot create no matter what you do in Post.

Dan

Dan, thanks so much for your comments and encouragement. I'm happy you and others are seeing some progress in my skills. I've found that I enjoy bird photography much more than I would ever have expected. And I'm happy to share my enjoyment with others who appreciate and enjoy this hobby too.

I like your words... "sun is not a frequent guest"... Your right on with that! Hopefully this spell of blah days ends soon.

That Red-bellied is a stunner and a nice balancing trick with the corn..... I think this is the best all around Downy you have posted so far... as I have mentioned before, I enjoy seeing the natural detail of birds and these are exceptional... nice work Dave.

db

Couple of nice shots there.

dbriz wrote in post #9414085
That Red-bellied is a stunner and a nice balancing trick with the corn..... I think this is the best all around Downy you have posted so far... as I have mentioned before, I enjoy seeing the natural detail of birds and these are exceptional... nice work Dave.

db

I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

artyman wrote in post #9416560
Couple of nice shots there.

Thank you Ken.

Beautiful shots.

As good as it gets!

very nice shots Dave