RobinV

X-factor

X-factor

This European Green Woodpecker sure has got the looks, on top of it forms an x with the branch it' s clinging to. Best viewed on a dark background by clicking t...
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This European Green Woodpecker sure has got the looks, on top of it forms an x with the branch it' s clinging to. Best viewed on a dark background by clicking the picture.
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camera

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 400/1

upload_date

upload_date

Jul, 2015

Views

857

Likes

+229

Awards

Featured

Peer Award

+60

Top Choice

+20

Superb Composition

+19

Magnificent Capture

+8

Absolute Masterpiece

+4

Superior Skill

+2

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Genius

Emotions

Impressed

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Fabulous shot

Thank you, much appreciated

Amazing!

Thank you very much for watching and leaving a comment.

Such beautiful creatures. Well captured. :)

Glad you like it, thank you for watching.

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Wonderful shot..can never get near one, nice find:-)

I was just lucky it landed in front of me. It was so close I couldn't get all of it on the picture.

Fantastic shot

I have never seen one such as this. Beautiful capture.

Thank you for your comment, much appreciated.

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It is best viewed on a black background !! such beautiful colours in this Woodpecker !

Yes a black background makes a lot of difference and makes the colors really pop out.

Beautiful shot!

Thank you for your kind comment.

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