Pileated Portrait
Pileated Woodpecker Close up23 total reviews
Comment from avmurray
I really like the expression in this woodpecker's face, and how well the read head is standing out. Especially the shiny eye is well captured in this bird portrait, and I also think the light is falling on the head in a lovely way.
The bird is standing out sharp and well defined against the softened background, and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen in the birds head. Both the exposure and white balance is spot on.
The format and framing is working well and the woodpecker has got a fine placement off to the left. A truly lovely and well taken photo Grace, and with an excellent DOF.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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I really like the expression in this woodpecker's face, and how well the read head is standing out. Especially the shiny eye is well captured in this bird portrait, and I also think the light is falling on the head in a lovely way.
The bird is standing out sharp and well defined against the softened background, and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen in the birds head. Both the exposure and white balance is spot on.
The format and framing is working well and the woodpecker has got a fine placement off to the left. A truly lovely and well taken photo Grace, and with an excellent DOF.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Thank you for the nice review.
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You are more than welcome Grace.
Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent capture of this beautiful Pileated Woodpecker, Grace and thank you for the informative notes with this. Very good lighting and focus showing a nice crisp image. Great composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Excellent capture of this beautiful Pileated Woodpecker, Grace and thank you for the informative notes with this. Very good lighting and focus showing a nice crisp image. Great composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 10-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Thank you Suzanne :)
Comment from Christine Rohr
Great bird portrait. I have never seen a pileated woodpecker in real life so I appreciated this photograph. I know these are much bigger than the downy and red bellied varieties I have seen here. Nice crisp, clear photograph with beautiful color that is well contrasted against the background. Beautiful.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Great bird portrait. I have never seen a pileated woodpecker in real life so I appreciated this photograph. I know these are much bigger than the downy and red bellied varieties I have seen here. Nice crisp, clear photograph with beautiful color that is well contrasted against the background. Beautiful.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Thank you! These guys are a lot bigger than the downy adn the red bellies. They are a foot and half tall!
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Wishing I see one here. I think we have them in Michigan. Our little woodpeckers just don't measure up!
Comment from Shadow catcher
A wonderful side portrait of this male pleated,focus is super sharp,nice catch light in the eye,and lovely capture of the textures in his feathers.The rocks act as a nice backdrop for this great image.Nice of him to pose at ground level for you!
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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A wonderful side portrait of this male pleated,focus is super sharp,nice catch light in the eye,and lovely capture of the textures in his feathers.The rocks act as a nice backdrop for this great image.Nice of him to pose at ground level for you!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for the extra star! I appreciate your great comments too :)
Comment from Kendra Disilva
excellent color! How did you get so close? Megga soon lens? anyhow Nice depth of field. sharp detailed. Great Job. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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excellent color! How did you get so close? Megga soon lens? anyhow Nice depth of field. sharp detailed. Great Job. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Thank you! I did have to zoom in on this guy but he was only about thirty feet from me.
Comment from Donna Ruiz
A lovely portrait indeed. Your focus is pin sharp. Nice catchlight in the eye. Your lighting is perfect. The horizontal portrait composition with the muted rock wall as a background works so well. Love the colors! Thanks for sharing this beauty.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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A lovely portrait indeed. Your focus is pin sharp. Nice catchlight in the eye. Your lighting is perfect. The horizontal portrait composition with the muted rock wall as a background works so well. Love the colors! Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much!
Comment from willie
A good photograph of this pretty bird. I have them in my back yard as it is all woods. I love to here the noise they make their call. I also like to here the deep thump as they peck the dead wood. You did a very nice job with this. You were fortunate to get this close!
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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A good photograph of this pretty bird. I have them in my back yard as it is all woods. I love to here the noise they make their call. I also like to here the deep thump as they peck the dead wood. You did a very nice job with this. You were fortunate to get this close!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much Willie! I like their call too :)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
I like this work because it is so classical in its concept and execution and in its atmosphere; The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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I like this work because it is so classical in its concept and execution and in its atmosphere; The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much :)
Comment from Lucas Sizov
This is a nice close-up portrait of a woodpecker. Very informative notes as usual..The position of the bird's head is perfect! Great composition! Red color of hair is remarkable! Good light and shadows! Good depth! Successful photo Grace!!!
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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This is a nice close-up portrait of a woodpecker. Very informative notes as usual..The position of the bird's head is perfect! Great composition! Red color of hair is remarkable! Good light and shadows! Good depth! Successful photo Grace!!!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much Lucas :)
Comment from Stringbean
Oh my.....this is a stunning capture of the male Pileated Woodpecker. Your central profile is engaging. I like how well you captured the eye. Your play with light and contrast captures his individual character....wonderful expression on his face. Very well photographed with good lighting, sharp focus, and wonderful details on this gorgeous bird. Perfectly cropped and well composed shot. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Oh my.....this is a stunning capture of the male Pileated Woodpecker. Your central profile is engaging. I like how well you captured the eye. Your play with light and contrast captures his individual character....wonderful expression on his face. Very well photographed with good lighting, sharp focus, and wonderful details on this gorgeous bird. Perfectly cropped and well composed shot. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Thank you Mary Lynn for the flattering six stars on this one. I appreciate your nice review too :)
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You are so very welcome Grace!
Mary Lynn