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Published: 2008-11-15 05:25:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 1075; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 0
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Gilded Flicker (sorry for confusing it with the Gila Woodpecker earlier, they look so much alike). MANY THANKS FOR
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Comments: 25
kayaksailor [2008-11-17 23:34:01 +0000 UTC]
these are such gorgous birds! The resident acorn woodpeckers tend to harass them away from our home, so I've seen a few similar flashing off through the trees, but they've not been close enough to photograph
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Violet-Kleinert In reply to kayaksailor [2008-11-18 01:09:31 +0000 UTC]
They are for sure... those mean woodpeckers
I'm glad I had I had the chance to capture one. Thanks a million for the
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dove-51 [2008-11-16 02:03:11 +0000 UTC]
Great captures Violet and I love your presentation.
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Mystik-Rider [2008-11-15 14:57:43 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow! What a beautiful montage! I love it, great presentation.
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Kelly63 [2008-11-15 13:39:10 +0000 UTC]
What a wonderful collage!
I've never seen one of these birds!
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Violet-Kleinert In reply to Kelly63 [2008-11-15 19:03:52 +0000 UTC]
thank you - this is my first time to spot one. I will watch for them, they love hanging out at the top of trees and now with no leafs it will be easier.
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KobraPhotography [2008-11-15 08:20:39 +0000 UTC]
ooo very beautiful! i love the red by his (or her?) beak. very nice detail too. you make me want to find some birds to shoot
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Violet-Kleinert In reply to KobraPhotography [2008-11-15 08:25:56 +0000 UTC]
thanks Patrick, don't know for sure if it is a male or female. Now that there are only few leafs left on trees it is easier to take shot of birds.
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KobraPhotography In reply to Violet-Kleinert [2008-11-15 08:32:58 +0000 UTC]
You know, I was thinking the exact same thing just the other day. Birds are something I don't have much experience photographing, but it's something I'd be interested in doing. From what I've read, it's a more difficult subject to capture, so the results should end up being more rewarding. I feel up to the challenge! I'm just not sure if my lens is
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Violet-Kleinert In reply to KobraPhotography [2008-11-15 08:48:03 +0000 UTC]
I use a telephoto lens (F8/500mm). Yes, birds are very quick and sometimes it is difficult to capture them but sure worth the trouble
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photom17 [2008-11-15 05:30:57 +0000 UTC]
very beautiful! . . . i love the different angles!
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Violet-Kleinert In reply to photom17 [2008-11-15 05:32:05 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, I liked all 4 shots so I figured it would be easier to presented this way
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