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05-MAR-2012 Vern Rogers (fotabug)

Downy Woodpecker!

I finally got to see a Downy Woodpecker, this one at Delta Ponds. What a treat!
But I had a senior moment and forget to change shutter speeds when I mounted a 80-400 VR on my D200.
As a result of slow speeds, a lot of the images just were not any good.
I managed to salvage a few. This is one, not the sharpest, but I am still thrilled.


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Jean D08-Mar-2012 01:33
Excellent catch and a super composition, Vern.
Simon Chandler07-Mar-2012 22:34
Beautiful image. Love the composition and tone. v
Guest 07-Mar-2012 18:24
It is always a thrill to get your first shot of a particular bird
Debbie Stahre07-Mar-2012 16:02
Congrats on your capture! I have several hairys and downys coming to the feeders and see them every where...I never would of thought you had not seen one. They are very cute. If you haven't read it, "The Owl and the Woodpecker" is a very interesting book.
Lennart Waara07-Mar-2012 09:52
A wonderful photo with great definition and colors!
Irene Wehrli07-Mar-2012 07:41
Wow - at 1/30s stunning picture of this beautiful woodpecker!
Irene
NealyBob07-Mar-2012 05:11
Beautiful capture of this woodpecker~! Great salvage job`!
Char07-Mar-2012 01:09
This is a superb capture, Vern!
janescottcumming07-Mar-2012 00:28
Nicely composed image of this good looking guy.
Guest 06-Mar-2012 22:26
I guess we are allowed those momments from time to time...
Barry Ailetcher06-Mar-2012 20:43
pretty Bird good shot
Johnnie Rogers 06-Mar-2012 20:33
Woodpeckers have always eluded me, this is quite arty and refreshingly different from the technically perfect shots of birds most strive for.
Martin Lamoon06-Mar-2012 19:51
Perfect, a fantastic picture and capture. V
Rebecca Leberman 06-Mar-2012 19:50
Cute little buggers aren't they!
christopheru06-Mar-2012 19:17
Don't feel bad - we all have moments like that when we forget what all the little dials on the camera are for:) The number of times I have done exactly that are too many to count. That said, the softness of this does not impair the shot in any way. It is a well done contextual shot.
Judith Barnett06-Mar-2012 17:42
I know how exciting it is to be able to get a shot of a new bird and especially a Downy Woodpecker!
Ed Duverger06-Mar-2012 17:28
Very good catch.
Walter Otto Koenig06-Mar-2012 16:46
A very nice catch. Nicely composed image.
Guest 06-Mar-2012 14:42
Sometimes its about the event is all that matters. Best J
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography06-Mar-2012 14:18
Superb, Vote !
s_barbour06-Mar-2012 14:05
Beautiful shot, such a cute little fella!
Jim Coffman06-Mar-2012 13:31
A very lovely capture of this Downy!
Hank Vander Velde06-Mar-2012 13:20
Great shot for a first for sure Vern. It is always a thrill to get a new one.
Randy Adams06-Mar-2012 13:15
excellent Vern! (I always take 100+ shots...then, at least one of them will be in focus!) V
Stephanie06-Mar-2012 12:55
He's a real beauty Vern!!! Are downies not common in your neck 'o the woods? We get a lot of them at our feeders. :)
Bea.06-Mar-2012 10:12
Good catch Vern, and you got the shot!
Ali Majdfar06-Mar-2012 07:47
Splendid capture! ~V
Vickie BROWN06-Mar-2012 06:03
Great catch of the beautiful woodpecker, Vern.
Marcela Mejia Photography06-Mar-2012 05:06
Thank you for sharing the story and the image Vern, we all know those photographic senior moments . Great catch .
Steve Thuman06-Mar-2012 04:39
How exciting!
Laura Milholland06-Mar-2012 04:37
Very sweet, Vern. That is so exciting to "catch" a new bird with the camera! We have a pair that are regulars at our suet feeder as well. And also a pair of Nuttalls Woodpeckers. They are so fun to watch - and they usually call out when they arrive. ;)
Jack Hoying06-Mar-2012 04:23
Good find Vern. We have at least one of these within 10' of our back door during daytime. They love the suet feeder Brenda has out.
Greg W06-Mar-2012 04:10
Hey Vern, It is always fun seeing a new bird, and you caught it in a nice spot of the branches. Nice bright and clear colors too! They sure are pretty and fast too!
Chris Cochems 06-Mar-2012 04:08
Nice one, Vern.
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