I’m always reluctant to post birds because I know I have a lot of subscribers who much prefer the fur to the feather. In fact, I’m traditionally a fur over feather type myself, but lately, I’ve really been embracing the birds. This is a shot I took a couple of years ago just after a client meeting in Orrville, Ohio. After the meetings wrapped I headed north to Cuyahoga Valley National Park where I captured this red-bellied woodpecker amidst the red of autumn oak leaves. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second
His head is red, not his belly! How did he get named “red-bellied”? I’m a flower fan first and foremost but I really enjoy the furry and feathered friends as well.
Any bird with a sharp beak I wouldn’t call “white bellied”…. And of your picture, wether fur or feather, always a pleasure. Thanks, and I hope to see a great many more. John
Thanks Amanda. The bird thing has become a bit of a joke with a few of my work colleagues who give me a hard time when I don’t post a cuddly baby mammal. But I’m even starting to turn them into bird fans (like Shardae, who commented above).
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I’m always reluctant to post birds because I know I have a lot of subscribers who much prefer the fur to the feather. In fact, I’m traditionally a fur over feather type myself, but lately, I’ve really been embracing the birds. This is a shot I took a couple of years ago just after a client meeting in Orrville, Ohio. After the meetings wrapped I headed north to Cuyahoga Valley National Park where I captured this red-bellied woodpecker amidst the red of autumn oak leaves.
I love taking photos of birds and this one is super nice, Sean! Feel free to offer up images of feathered fauna any day.
Thanks Sue. Birds used to be a bit of an afterthought for me, but I now find myself traveling to certain locations just for the birds.
Great photo. Such a beautiful bird.
—– If it keeps us warm
—– And sea or sky lets us fly
—– Equanimity it earns
—– Albeit bristle barb
—– Nature gives us in the box
—– The delt cards we play .
Birds :/
just kidding. Woodpeckers are cool, and I like the touches of red/coral in this one!
His head is red, not his belly! How did he get named “red-bellied”? I’m a flower fan first and foremost but I really enjoy the furry and feathered friends as well.
A bit of an explanation on the name is here.
Any bird with a sharp beak I wouldn’t call “white bellied”…. And of your picture, wether fur or feather, always a pleasure. Thanks, and I hope to see a great many more. John
Thanks John. I’ll keep them coming.
Birds are wildlife too, right? Love all your photos Sean! this is a beauty!
Thanks Amanda. The bird thing has become a bit of a joke with a few of my work colleagues who give me a hard time when I don’t post a cuddly baby mammal. But I’m even starting to turn them into bird fans (like Shardae, who commented above).
hello, great pic, I like both fur and feathers and ever thing inbetween pic.so keep up the good pic. taking have great time. thanks ( me )