BUILDING A HOME
A male Piliated Woodpecker works on the new nest for the family.
A male Piliated Woodpecker works on the new nest for the family.
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I came upon this fellow as he was starting to build a new home for his family. At first, I kept my distance and limited my time in the area. Soon he became accustomed to me being there. This is one of several hundred shots taken of him and his family. They are an interesting bird to photograph and watch.Time
I shot at various times of the day. The subject and the lighting determined when.Lighting
I shot at various times of the day. Lighting and activity were my only concerns.Equipment
I mostly used a Canon SX40 superzoom . Once in a while, I used a Rebel T5iInspiration
NatureEditing
Very little processing required. Some saturation and contrast.In my camera bag
My T5i and an SX40 are all I carry.Feedback
Giving the animal its space is most important. Keeping them wild and not taming them ensures they will survive.
