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Canon EOS 7D
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Dec 29, 2012, 10:04:27 AM
Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows
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A woodpecker avoiding the snow that is piled up on top of the branch.

Downy Woodpecker
Vestal, New York
Canon 7D / EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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*lapis-lazuri Mar 22, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
The shot is excellent, but it looks a little raw to me (although obviously touched a bit). A slightly higher contrast would look well to emphasize on the difference between those black feathers and the snow around. I realize many natural photographers disdain digitally intensified contrast and saturation because they consider this takes away from the naturalism of the picture, but the truth is things can never be seen the same way as they truly are though a camera. Those things simply help reinforce the original impression. Anyway, this is my own opinion.
Otherwise, technically, the picture is perfect, and the composition is simply wonderful.
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=mydigitalmind Mar 24, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks for the input! I do try to avoid higher contrast when black and white is involved as to not make pure black or pure white, especially on snow or the subject. It's a difficult thing to decide with bird photography =\
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*lapis-lazuri Mar 25, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Yes, them and their intense colors :) The histograms are very handy in those situations, they help avoid black and white "holes". I totally agree they are most undesirable - in any picture in general.
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*wolfenphotography Feb 1, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
The sharpness here is amazing :3 I adore your work
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=mydigitalmind Feb 2, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you so much!
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Mood: Joy *natureguy Jan 31, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Beautiful shot Nice and Crisp!
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=mydigitalmind Feb 2, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you!!
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*natureguy Feb 2, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
you're welcome
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~sylverface Jan 31, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
great shot !
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=mydigitalmind Jan 31, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks!!
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