Comment from Renate-Bertodi
I am amazed that you have woodpeckers up in Alaska!! and as you say, this is a beautiful bird. That crown of red, like a bald patch on a man, just makes him. I love the sharp beak and his sharp eyes. wonderful photo. Is that a beach tree he is sitting on? going by the bark..

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020

Thank you so much! It?s a mountain ash tree in my back yard.

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a very nice shot of the downy woodpecker Pat! The focus is spot on! The colors are great! The lighting and pose of this pretty little bird are very good! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lori

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you very much Lori!

reply by Lilibug6 on 25-Mar-2020

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from Darth Chelios
Pretty handsome wood pecker :-)
The little red patch of feathers look great on this otherwise monochromatic wood pecker. So handsome!
Perfect focus. Good hustle!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you so very much Darth!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a fine 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 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you so much!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Pat!
Woodpeckers are fascinating creatures,aren't they?
Your photograph of this handsome specimen looks Great and it's very enjoyable to look at too!
A 'Good Show' of a picture,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you so very very much my friend! I really appreciate all of your awesome support!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 25-Mar-2020

You're sincerely welcome,Pat!

Comment from cleo85
Another very cute boy. The bird is excellently captured. The photo the focused, well exposed and has good depth. Colors and light are realistic. The light spot in the birds eye is especial interesting. The wood pecker is perfectly placed into the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you so much for your detailed, thoughtful review!

reply by cleo85 on 25-Mar-2020

You're most welcome. :o)

Comment from eileen0204
pat, such a cutie!

Looks like a much smaller woodpecker compared to ours here. But hard to tell.

Such beautiful colors and perfect details!

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Eileen, yes, this is a smaller woodpecker , I have seen larger downys here too.

Comment from michiganmike
A nice clean shot and a great profile. I like whatever it is he is perched on as well as the sharp eye and red patch. A well composed shot with great colors.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you very much Mike!

Comment from nikman
A very good nature shot posted here for us to enjoy! Your fine and almost central composition offers us a good look at your handsome woodpecker. Like the eye gleam and feather detail. Well taken!

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Pat,
A beautiful picture of this Downy Woodpecker perched in the Birch tree the light shining from the right highlighting it's plumage. & The smooth bark behind the Woodpecker it's red crown glowing. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

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 Comment Written 23-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Susan!