Golden hour Pileated

[Randy Stout]

This pileated woodpecker was captured this evening just as the sun headed for the horizon.  He was nice enough to give me the curious pose.

D850. 500PF. f/6.3. 1/1000s. ISO 500

[David H. Hartman]

That looks like a bird on a mission!

[beryllium10]

Very fine.  Nice to find such a charismatic and co-operative subject.  Cheers,  John

[Randy Stout]

THANKS guys!

I am lucky to have the pileateds in my area.  Years ago I was able to spend many hours shooting a pileated nest site, which because of the steep hill it was on, was almost on eye level for me.  My equipment was rather more basic then, but still a great experience.

Randy

[Kim Pilegaard]

Great shot with a very nice background!