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Went out with a specific subject in mind today and my scouting paid off. I had seen my target subject yesterday but it was near sundown and I had no chance to capture an image so I thought I'd go make a concerted effort to see one. Sat in one spot for four hours in hopes that the subject I wanted to capture would make an appearance.

About two hours into the marathon I spotted the first of two pileated woodpeckers make a flyby of my location so at least I knew that my efforts had a chance to pay off. I waited a few minutes more and one came in for a landing and I fired off the first shots of a bird I've never photographed in the wild. It was pretty exciting to see one close enough to make an image but they are some challenging critters to capture.

Like most woodpeckers they are not in a single spot for too long before they fly off, loudly announcing their departure. Waited and watched for quite a long while and though I could hear them, neither was close enough to make an image. Finally one came back around and I made a few more images. While I don't particularly like the utility pole, it is where this one is making its home so I'll take what it gives me. I did manage to observe one working on a tree while I was waiting and I may be able to get a better image from that vantage point. Patience and perseverance will hopefully pay off!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1715/24861166856_2aeb243af6_b.jpg
D810, 800mm, f/8, 1/200, ISO200

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1598/24519844509_318eb195e4_b.jpg
D810, 800mm, f/8, 1/200, ISO320




Feb 12, 2016 at 12:25 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · My first pileated woodpecker!


Good job getting out there to find it! Your shots are downright good ones to boot. He's holding an awfully striking pose in #2. Handsome fellow.


Feb 12, 2016 at 12:47 AM
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Congrats on your 'first'. They are always fun. I have a great many birds in my galleries but am still looking for my first decent shot of a Pileated.


Feb 12, 2016 at 05:54 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · My first pileated woodpecker!


Fantastic bird.
Don



Feb 12, 2016 at 07:49 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · My first pileated woodpecker!


Very well captured with a great exposure Trey ~ Ron


Feb 12, 2016 at 08:15 AM
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Well done Trey, congratulations on your adventure in the outdoors.
Jim



Feb 12, 2016 at 08:27 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · My first pileated woodpecker!


Nice work on a beautiful bird.


Feb 12, 2016 at 08:34 AM
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Nice work Trey. Well Done.

~George.



Feb 12, 2016 at 09:04 AM
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and your first is a female. A very nice capture. Congrats. TFS.




Feb 12, 2016 at 09:05 AM
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Congrats on your first Trey...they are such great birds and you did this one proud!
Eric



Feb 12, 2016 at 09:17 AM
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WOW.


Feb 12, 2016 at 09:28 AM
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Your efforts paid off Trey. Two fine images

Morris



Feb 12, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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Thanks Ted. I hadn't even looked closely enough to notice whether they were male or female! Thanks for pointing it out.

Ted ellis wrote:
and your first is a female. A very nice capture. Congrats. TFS.





Feb 12, 2016 at 06:52 PM
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Thanks Ron. They make for tricky exposures up against that blue sky. Not to mention the red crest that is apparently easily blown out!

surfnron wrote:
Very well captured with a great exposure Trey ~ Ron




Feb 12, 2016 at 06:54 PM
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sweet job on the woodpecker Trey


Feb 12, 2016 at 07:06 PM
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Well done, Trey and congrats.
Rex



Feb 12, 2016 at 07:50 PM
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Really nice! I can imagine how excited you were because years ago One of these guys flew right where I was photographing with a D800E and 600 f4.0. He was just a touch too close, but I did mnage to get some great shots of him. I hope you'll have many opportunities like this! You have the perfect camera and lens for the job.


Feb 12, 2016 at 08:11 PM
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I think you need a bigger lens!
Very well done on a tough to get bird! Patience and perseverance pays off at times.

Gary



Feb 12, 2016 at 08:35 PM
Trey Neal
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · My first pileated woodpecker!


Good to hear from you Mr. Steele! I don't want to shlep a 1200mm around so the 800 will just have to do

GSteele wrote:
I think you need a bigger lens!
Very well done on a tough to get bird! Patience and perseverance pays off at times.

Gary




Feb 12, 2016 at 09:07 PM
Trey Neal
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · My first pileated woodpecker!


It was pretty exciting and subsequent trips back to their territory has yielded no sightings although they have been heard. I'm willing to wait though as I've found another tree they are working on so I'm hoping that I can capture a few images on a natural perch.

Bill Hollinger wrote:
Really nice! I can imagine how excited you were because years ago One of these guys flew right where I was photographing with a D800E and 600 f4.0. He was just a touch too close, but I did mnage to get some great shots of him. I hope you'll have many opportunities like this! You have the perfect camera and lens for the job.




Feb 12, 2016 at 09:10 PM





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