Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Hi Nieves, I think this is a very good shot and it showcases the striking beauty of wildlife and nature. The Red Bellied Woodpecker has good focus, texture, clarity, colour and is beautifully framed. Well done, cheers.

 Comment Written 16-May-2024

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reply by the author on 16-May-2024

Thanks, Mark. Appreciate this validating review.

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Yes, yes, yes you are so blessed to have captured this Red Bellied Woodpecker. He is beautiful perched on the well-featured log and you blurred the background so well. Best wishes in the contest indeed!

 Comment Written 16-May-2024

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reply by the author on 16-May-2024

Thank you once again . Felt favored to have read this affirming review.

Comment from orchidrn
This is a lovely post, Nieves, of the red bellied woodpecker. A beautiful, sharp and focused view showing great detail of his colors and pattern of his feathers. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thank you so much.

Comment from helvi2
HI Nieves, Nice shot of this woodpecker! I know how skittish woodpeckers and Flickers can be. They don't usually hang around to have their picture taken. Love how this one seems to be giving you a sidewise glance ! Great focus and lighting show him off well.
Good Luck n the Contest!
:o) Nancy

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thanks, Nance. Appreciate the sweet review. Have a great weekend and hope you do have a Happy Mother's Day, too.

Comment from allanoak
Nice shot of this bird. I like the composition with the head placement and the diagonal fence. It is a sharp image with good exposure
I have seen these on occasion but not very often for sure.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thank you so much for this affirming review, allan.

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very beautiful visual presented here of this amazing woodpecker. Love the colours and details within its wings. The background adds to the visual delight. Well done.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thanks, Maureen. Appreciate the affirming review.

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition with interesting notes too! Your fine and full composition gives us an enjoyable view of that beautiful bird. Like the pose you got. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thank you once again for this inspiring review.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Nieves,
A beautiful picture of the Red Bellied Woodpecker perched on the fence the light sparkling in it's eye as it watches you as you photograph it. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thanks, Susan. Appreciate the sweet review.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Your capture of the various aspects of nature never fails to amaze me. Keep up the fantastic work! This is a feathered grace in its purest form, a bird in its natural habitat.Good luck!

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thanks, Sesha. Appreciate how you've affirmed my images.

Comment from suffolkbrian
think i would have entered this for the bird contest rather than this one,but that aside you did get a good one of this woodpecker and dof is spot on and good it was on a sought of rail in this,nice one...Brian

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Thanks, Brian. Appreciate the pleasant review.

reply by suffolkbrian on 14-May-2024

your welcome