kd_reno Goldmember More info | Jun 12, 2010 21:37 | #1 Found this pair on a hike today. I've seen WHPs once or twice, but this was my first try at shooting them. I need a lot more practice shooting in the woods.    Also got my first Western Bluebird. Not the greatest, but this is a hobby and if I get a perfect shot of every bird the first time I'll run out of stuff to do.  Ken
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PaulA Cream of the Crop  More info | Jun 12, 2010 22:13 | #2 Nice shots, tough with the strong contrasting black and white. Well done. GearList
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EdHarp Senior Member  606 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Iowa More info | Jun 12, 2010 22:16 | #3 Never seen a white headed WP. Great shots Canon 5D Classic, 30D, 50D, (all gripped) Ef 50mm f/1.4, EF-S 10-22mm, EF 17-40mm F/4 L, EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS, EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II, EF 300mm f/4 L IS, 1.4x ii TC, Canon 500D, Smith-Victor CF300 Carbon Fiber Tripod,BH5 ball head, Manfrotto Neotec Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 head
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Inse Goldmember  More info | Nice shots Ken. I've never seen a white headed WP either. RAY
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ajosteve Cream of the Crop  16,468 posts Likes: 8 Joined Sep 2007 Location: Grand Canyon Arizona More info | Jun 13, 2010 01:22 | #5 That would be a tough bird to shoot Ken. They are a fine looking woodpecker, you are lucky to see them. Congratulations on both species. That first shot is really cute! Steve
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Crimzon Cream of the Crop  More info | Also got my first Western Bluebird. Not the greatest, but this is a hobby and if I get a perfect shot of every bird the first time I'll run out of stuff to do. LOL I'll keep that in mind next time I miss a shot My blog
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dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE  8,984 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota More info | Jun 13, 2010 08:14 | #7 Nice shots of an interesting looking woodpecker... I would love to see this guy and the Acorn in person some day... great find & capture Ken. 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | Jun 13, 2010 09:26 | #8 Nice shots. Never seen or heard of this bird before. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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sparker1 Cream of the Crop  29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | Jun 13, 2010 10:14 | #9 Great find, Ken. I'm with you, a photo need not be technically perfect to be of interest and value. An unusual bird, such as this, is what makes it special. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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canonloader Cream of the Crop More info | Jun 13, 2010 10:19 | #10 I agree with that. A lot more average shots are posted than national geographic shots and they all get a look and tell their own story. I mean look at all the UFO followers, of the millions of UFO shots, not a single one has been clear, yet half the world believes in them. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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Jun 13, 2010 11:00 | #11 Thanks for the comments. I figured you guys would find the bird interesting. It's not too hard to find in the right places, but its range is limited. I hope I can get back to this nest with a little more time to spend. I would have been happy to spend an hour there yesterday, but my wife and dog wanted to get on with the hike. Ken
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Oldjackssparrows Jeeeez, incredible comments!  More info | Jun 13, 2010 11:15 | #12 hello Ken, nice shots all in all, I have not heard of this pecker before either. You did well with them, lucky to see a pair anytime much less get a shot. I have always found that the all balck or mostly white birds are very hard to get exposed right, but when you have a bright white head and black body thats even harder. Great shooting! Donate to Pekka, help pay our server costs...
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Jun 13, 2010 11:35 | #13 BGgraphy wrote in post #10353403  hello Ken, nice shots all in all, I have not heard of this pecker before either. You did well with them, lucky to see a pair anytime much less get a shot. I have always found that the all balck or mostly white birds are very hard to get exposed right, but when you have a bright white head and black body thats even harder. Great shooting! also I think that your wife and dog should have been more willing to hang out for a while longer but thats just me. (hee hee) Well my wife is the one who spotted the birds, so I can't complain too much. Ken
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sparker1 Cream of the Crop 29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | Jun 13, 2010 11:41 | #14 kd_reno wrote in post #10353335 Thanks for the comments. I figured you guys would find the bird interesting. It's not too hard to find in the right places, but its range is limited. I hope I can get back to this nest with a little more time to spend. I would have been happy to spend an hour there yesterday, but my wife and dog wanted to get on with the hike.  Well, if you kept them waiting, I'll bet the dog wouldn't understand. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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