Northern Flicker, Male Red-shafted-Repost

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7DII, 700mm, f/5.6, 1/200, ISO800, cropped to 84% of full size. Processed in LR and I cleaned up log in PS as well as a few spider webs.

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A handsome specimen, David. You nailed the focus on the head where it belongs and I like the pose and perch. If you select the bird and give it a touch more sharpening and a bit of a curves layer, I think it would pop from the background better. You have to have a gentle hand on it as it’s easy to make it look overdone.

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Excellent BG to go with the Flicker and a nice perch and Head angle…

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Here is my attempt at Dennis’s suggestions.

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Hi David,
Both versions work for me, but I give the edge to your repost. Flickers are challenging as you rarely get them out in the open. I like the color scheme and the composition is very pleasant. Well done…Jim

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Nice job on the repost, David.

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Yes the repost stands out a lot better. Wonderful perch and background. You got the colors, detail, and exposure perfect for this shot. Well composed.

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Good job on the repost. Good detail and pose and the overall composition is quite pleasing with an attractive perch and complementary background.

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Wonderful pose, setting and detail! Well done!