Comment from pcconsulting
I was scrolling down to start commenting on this image. I'm sure that you've read other reviews about the clarity, exposure, background, composition, timing etc. All phenomenal.

But, I want to point out something I noticed as I was scrolling. As the image moved off the top of the window, I had to stop as it became a horizontal image (about 4x5 ratio) and became much stronger. (Hard to believe that this image could be any stronger.)

Anyway, take a look at it again as a horizontal, cropping the top...do you see the little dent in the tree just below the green diagonal thingy...just about there!.

Congratulations on a great capture. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much! Yes! I see what you mean. I will take a look and see what it looks like.

Comment from heedamarie
Great close up, love that you captured the seed in his mouth because I know these guys are quick. Good color and sharpness. Like the muted back ground. Have a very similar shot myself I will post one of these days. Good work.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from donkeyoatey
Hey, nice foray into mixed media! I like the crop, and I like the seed in his mouth, and the poster edges have enhanced some of the feathers. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from marieann green
Ah, Willie, you did it again! shot of the woodpecker. Some people REALLY shoot them. Clarity is exceptional and composition unique. Love it

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much! I hope I never see anyone shoot one! I would get very mad at them.

Comment from PipesLine
Once again excellent framing and sharpness. Certainly reveals God's creativity and how the Lord provides, Well done

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much! Yes, God is great!

Comment from Christine389
This is a super close up shot of the little downy woodpecker. Great capture with the seed in his mouth and very nice depth of field.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from canon shooter
Excellent detail in the total photo. Great cropping! One of the best of the day! Do you use anything else to attract these?

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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much for a good review and high score! Cornmeal mixed with cooking oil and suit will attract them too.

Comment from bellamahri
Very nice candid portrait capture.
Great colors and details!
Wonderful initial impact, lighting and composition!
Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from MKFlood
the bird says,,,,ok i stole the seed now i gonna figue out how to crack and hang onto the tree...where's my wife....lol..just teasing. the clarity is good. the angle of the shot is good. the cropping is good. overall good job.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from table
very clever of u how u take these photos, i like the posion of this bird and the coloured feathers too, technical good initial inpact, well done table.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!