It's a Woodpecker!!

This is a definite departure from your usual style but equally as impressive in my opinion. It has the feeling of a recently rediscovered photo from the 60's, a true snapshot, taken without much technical expertise or undue reflection. It's that naïve quality the makes the moment so endearing and the picture so effective

It's not often when the children visit the Lynde Creek Conservation

Area to feed the birds and little critters, that a WOODPECKER lands

to 'catch a treat'. The Woodpecker had just landed and Shaelyn was

so excited. Actually this is the first time a Woodpecker has ever

dared come so close. I borrowed this one from my daughter to edit.

Hopefully one day life will be less busy and Shauna will be able to

learn how to Edit her images. Because of the movement, a lot of

detail was not captured in the Woodpecker, but I am sure Shaelyn

will be delighted to be reminded of this wonderful afternoon in the

woods.

Thank you Jack. I was attempting to achieve light haze and matt finish. I don't see the Grandchildren as much as I would like but enjoy so much sharing in their adventures any way I can. It was Shaelyn's expression of 'wonder' when the Woodpecker actually landed. There were a few other shots just seconds before. Two Chickadees had landed but fled when the Woodpecker came in for a landing!

Gail,

Wow.  This is an amazing shot.  I do lots of bird photography but have never captured anything like this.  Bravo!  And, the post-processing is excellent. 

This particular spot where the grandchildren go is full of hungry birds. But the Woodpeckers are so skittish. It has been bitterly cold this Winter, perhaps not as many people have been getting out to leave treats for the birds.

Look at her! Where are you headed? It is a special image. The joy, the surprise, the shock. Many greetings my dear friend. Your ed

The true protagonist here is the surprize at which the girl looks at the little bird.
May she always be so amazed with all the wonders that surround us and we hardly pay any attention to them.

Keep on shooting Gail!!!

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful creative image with a priceless expression.  Take care, Patsy

Veryveryvery nice idea&result, a shot a bit different by you!

The expression is just priceless!  What a magical moment, it must be rare to experience such "close encounters of the bird kind"  : - ) 

Precious! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

What a beautiful image Gail, and the treatment is excellent, I love the colors and the great expression of your granddaughter. :)

Warmest regards,

LuDa

WOW!! How beautiful!!!

UNIQUE!

You have done a good job here considering that the woodpecker details were not as clear as they could have been. Like other people said, your granddaughter's expression is priceless, she is in awe of the event and at the same time in total control. I like the way you have given her face a dreamy look. In years to come she would look at this picture and remember her granny very fondly...

Love it Gail!! A wonderful retro feel and great expression. 

 

what a great expression...a picture to cherish...regards....David

I will try to respond within a few days, sorry for the delay, Gail

:---))

Thank you Drew :) so good to see you stop by!