Thirsty Woodpecker

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I got this image this morning of a female Acorn Woodpecker taking a drink at a birdbath. I see them regularly in trees but not at a birdbath. D500, Nikon 2-500 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, 1/1600th, f 8.0, 700mm, ISO 1000, hand held, AI Clear

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Very unusual! I like it. I love the water droplet as well. And you have handled the tough light really well, Dave. I think the biggest drawback is the backfocusing.

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Very nice composition, Dave, and excellent detail in the woodpecker.