Downy Woodpecker

[JohnT]

Back at Village Creek this evening. I had to walk in this time because the gate was locked. Turned out to be a good thing since I would have missed this if I'd been in my truck.

[bburton]

You've always posted fine photos, but lately, John, it seems you've stepped it up a notch or two. WTG!

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by bburton

You've always posted fine photos, but lately, John, it seems you've stepped it up a notch or two. WTG!

Thank you, Bruce. That is one of my goals this year: to step it up a few notches.

[preames]

Nice bird and nice capture in some tough light John. Well done.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by preames

Nice bird and nice capture in some tough light John. Well done.

Thanks, Patrick. I had to tweak it a bit in post, but not too much. I need a Better Beamer for my flash in situations like this image.

[David Alaniz]

Nice capture, hope to get a shot one day.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by David Alaniz

Nice capture, hope to get a shot one day.

Thanks, David.

[JohnT]

Did a little PS work to remove some branches that were "sticking out" of the subject. If you want to take another look, let me know what you think. (I took the original down already.)

[drgibson]

I heard that sucker last time I was out there but could never find it. Nice catch!

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by drgibson

I heard that sucker last time I was out there but could never find it. Nice catch!

Thanks. It was pecking away on one of the trees on the left side of the entrance road. It tolerated me for about five minutes before flying off.