HELP!!! . . . I'm falling!

[John Miller]

Shooting data: 40D + 300/4L, 1/350 sec at f/5.6, iso 400, tripod, blind, crop

I shot this Red-Bellied Woodpecker from my blind at dusk. It slipped from its perch (don't know why) and scrambled to regain its position. Comments appreciated.

[crisscross]

makes an unusual pose John; I like the eye. Maybe that shiny branch isn't what he's used to, normally see woodies on trees with old licheny bark they can dig into easily

[Vellu]

Very nice shot, i love the pose, good detail. Great job!

[francesco sestili]

Wonderful image. Unusual pose, nice b.g. and lovely monochomatism.

[Jon]

Great timing and lovely colours, I just may be tempted to sharpen the head area, particularly the eye - what do you reckon?

[the_cheetah]

Cool bird, interesting that he lost his footing, never seen that.

[F.A.E.]

Lovely colours and interesting pose, great photo.

[Peerke]

I agree with all that it is a great pose with nice BG. I also have to agree with Jon that the head is a bit OOF. Can happen when the bird does something you're not expecting.

[William]

Wonderful pose, great colors and light. Very cool shot, John.

[tomw]

Love the unusual pose, gives it an individual look. Nicely captured too with lovely colours and exposure.

[Edwin Kats]

Great shot of a great moment. Well done.

Edwin Kats

[John001]

I really like this one. One of your best - excellent shot

[pointr]

Yes John, definitely one of your best, beautiful photograph and one more good reason for me to get a 300mmf4 in the new year

[Juza]

Congratulations John! This photo has been chosen as "Birds and Wildlife" Photo of the week !

[Blueripper]

Nice one John, BIG congrats