Male Pileated Woodpecker

[Don Kondra]

Stopped by just long enough to get my heart pumping and fire off a half dozen shots

Cheers, Don

 

[PJM]

Nice! I saw one last year while camping but wasn't quick enough with the camera. I haven't seen another since.

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice capture.

 

[Jeff1581 81]

Nice one......

 

[tirediron]

Nice - looks like a big lad!

 

[Photo Lady]

love them.. great shot

 

[terri65]

I love these guys! No wonder your heart was beating - they are hard to find, despite how loud they can be! Gorgeous but elusive.

The image looks a little flat. I'm guessing you had to do some cropping on this. Maybe some simple brightening/contrast would give it a little punch? I know it would be a shame to lose the details on those feathers! 10% or less?

 

[pjaye]

Very nice! I have yet to get a decent shot of one.