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28-Jul-2019

Surprise visitor

We were just getting ready to leave East Potomac Park when this northern flicker suddenly appeared and posed for a few pictures.

Best to view in "Original" or “Auto” because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

The color-loving butterfly, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/5.0 at 300.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time28-Jul-2019 15:21:14
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON Z 7
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (7)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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carol j. phipps14-Jun-2020 14:47
Wanted his picture taken, no doubt. V
Pierre02-Aug-2019 13:07
Une excellente photo de ce joli pic sur un magnifique arrière-plan! V
fotabug30-Jul-2019 04:38
Wow, great shot! V
Hank Vander Velde30-Jul-2019 02:03
Excellent sharp shot of this attentive Flicker against a nice bg Helen.
Julie Oldfield30-Jul-2019 01:42
Very nice! You are becoming a master bird photographer. V
Kevin Warren30-Jul-2019 00:46
Just a stellar shot of this handsome flicker, wow!
Bill Miller29-Jul-2019 23:14
That was a lovely surprise
Graeme29-Jul-2019 23:05
It posed very well for you, Helen.V
Robert Houde29-Jul-2019 22:45
One of your best photos Helen.
janescottcumming29-Jul-2019 21:53
What a beautiful photo you got of this gorgeous bird. V
Martin Lamoon29-Jul-2019 21:50
Great capture of this wonderful bird.
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chris morton29-Jul-2019 20:48
opportunity well taken
Karen Stuebing29-Jul-2019 19:56
Perfect capture of this pretty bird. Wonderful detail and pose and he really pops against the green background. V.
Nirvan Hope29-Jul-2019 19:17
What a stunning pose. Such a dapper-looking bird with those little touches of red and yellow.
Nick Paoni29-Jul-2019 19:13
And what a fine pose it is.
William Barletta29-Jul-2019 19:02
Very nice ~V~
joseantonio29-Jul-2019 18:36
nice pose and capture.V.
Wim Ensie29-Jul-2019 17:47
Beautiful shot Helen and I am always to late!!!
Tom Munson29-Jul-2019 17:32
Beautiful work.
John Reynolds LRPS29-Jul-2019 17:16
He does look like he's posing. Fine detail. V.
bill friedlander29-Jul-2019 16:19
Very high quality capture. Should be in a bird book. V
Dan Greenberg29-Jul-2019 16:19
Wonderful capture in subdued light. I wish these kind of birds would show up in my yard. ~BV~
Jim Coffman29-Jul-2019 16:04
What a beautiful shot, Helen...