Comment from Shirley Fernandez
Wonderful capture of the pleated woodpecker. I did not know it was the second largest and since it is probably extinct would it not be the largest? lol Did not know how to tell male from female either. You are a great source of knowledge. Beautiful shot

 Comment Written 03-May-2019

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reply by the author on 05-May-2019

Thanks so much! yes,you are right,it is the largest woodpecker ! :)

Comment from adriansart
Well you must of waited for sometime to get this or know of there behavior patterns, great pose, love the curves and that "S" shape.

The highlights on the black feathers is a must this gives that seperation, and how well those blacks are complimented with that red crest! Good luck with the contest!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2019

Many thanks for the very nice review,I was fortunate to be close by when i heard it working,thought it was on one of the trees,and was quite surprised to see her on the rotting log!

Comment from blujdrawings
Wondeful red that is striking here on this bird, how intriging is the Eye here with the white and black mixture of colours. I really like this bird and wish it was in Australia.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thanks so very much!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the bird!. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thanks so very much,I really appreciate your review!

Comment from GaliaG
The piece is too busy, making it difficult to see were one bird start and the other hands

also, the background is too bright and distracting

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you,it would have been nice if she had picked a different spot.

Comment from Envision
I like the close view of this bird. They are gigantic for a woodpecker. You captured the colors well and the feathers stand out nicely. I like the unique rectangular holes that they literally drill with their beaks.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Many thanks,appreciate your nice review!

Comment from ArtistCharles
Very nice shot of this pileated. Good focus with strong details. Nice colors. A slightly different angle. The background is a little confusing. Well seen. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thanks very much!

Comment from Bruceiorio
Good wildlife image of the Woodpecker.
Good nature image.
A good composition with
nice details and textures.
Good sharp focus.
Good depth of field.
Very good angle of view.

Nice placement in the frame for presentation.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thanks so very much!

Comment from alaskapat
I love seeing this woodpecker on the ground working on this rotted log, she is beautuful with her red cap! She is well focused, the image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones are natural. I see good detail over every part of this bird, appreciate her clear eye! Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Many thanks for both your review and well wishes!

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice nature shot posted here! Like your overhead and angled composition. Must say she looks rather big. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you very much for your review and well wishes,they are quite large,about the size of a crow!