Downy Woodpecker

More fall color in this image. This is a slightly different pose from my typical woodpecker shots. Taken under cloudy skies.

What technical feedback would you like if any?

anys

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

any

Any pertinent technical details:

Iso-1600, 200-500 at 500 mm, F8, 250th, fill flash at -1, -2/3 EV, tripod, D 500, 80% full frame, DxO photo lab 2, Adobe camera raw 11, Topaz adjust, TK sharpening action at 5%

You may only download this image to demonstrate post-processing techniques.

Very attractive image… a bit tight at the top.
Beautiful perch…

A beautiful image, David. I love everything about this shot.

Great fall colors and nice light on the mossy perch. Excellent detail and definitely a different pose.

Beautiful perch and background, David, and a very cool pose. I agree with Dan about the top. Maybe just slide it down in the frame a bit.

Very nice image. Perch works well with the curve and the background colors are very pleasing. I don’t see any issue with the room at the top of the frame.

There’s that pretty perch again. Nice sharp image and beautiful colors. I’m ok with the crop as is but the suggested crops would also work. This is really pretty.

Sweet! I’d also leave just a bit more room all around - but it’s your image!
Great pose, very cool BG, and love the moss.
Sandy