Green Woodpecker

Posted by MoCa on Mon Dec 01, 2003 4:03 am

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While I was testing the possibilitys of the 500mm + 1.4 + extension tubes
on my balcony (first floor) this lovely, rare woodpecker came to make my day !

(They are mostly on the ground searching for ants)

Shutter speed: 1/100 sec
Aperture: 5,0
Exposure mode: Av
ISO: 250
Lens: 500,0 mm +1.4+12mm ext.t.
AF mode: Manual Focus

Monique, I am packed and ready to go, I may not look like much but I am well behaved and can grow on you like a fungus, with no cure for it!!!
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by John Varley on Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:29 am

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Very well done Monique. As I am sure you know this is a very shy and difficult bird to photograph. I often hear them, never seen one up close like this.

Of course it would be better from a low angle, but I would be delighted to have a shot like this.

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by cahlander on Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:57 am

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Nice picture of a bird that I would like to see.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:21 am

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What a cool bird. If you ever get another chance, lay down on the ground to take the shot - they are much more dramatic when photographing birds on mowed lawns.

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by AlexC on Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:45 am

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Monique, I tell you what, Have not been to Antwerp myself, if you invite me over I can be your sidekick and carry your equipment as well, Cool bird and a very nice picture!!! Congrats!!

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by MoCa on Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:46 pm

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AlexC wrote:Monique, I tell you what, Have not been to Antwerp myself, if you invite me over I can be your sidekick and carry your equipment as well, Cool bird and a very nice picture!!! Congrats!!

Always welcome Alex ...

Monique, I am packed and ready to go, I may not look like much but I am well behaved and can grow on you like a fungus, with no cure for it!!!
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:11 pm

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A beautiful bird, Monique. Yes, a lower angle would made a big difference.

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by matt kuchta on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:11 pm

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Really like the pose here - looks very intent on something...

I'm with EJ on the eye level - ground level lawn shots are much more dramatic (and easier on the apparel than lying in the mud - unless you have a dog...)

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by Ken Newcombe on Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:59 pm

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Monique,

Nice one of a bird I've not see. Love the color combination of the feathers.

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by LHays on Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:55 pm

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What luck....to just look out and see a rare bird in the yard. Sure...a lower angle would be nice but then you take the shots when/where you can get them. A beautiful bird...and you got him in his habitat. The more that you shoot with your new toys....the more you will know of their capabilities.

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by Bill Whala on Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:51 pm