Another First For Me.

[MN Shutterbug]

Due to the clutter, it's not a fantastic photo, but it's still a first for me, of this species. When you don't have the luxury of a place for the birds to come to you, you have to go out and look for them. This doesn't make things easy. Most of my bird photographs recently, are taken behind the ranger station at the state park, 10 miles from here. They have a few feeders set up and I go back there and just lean against the office and wait. It doesn't take long for birds to start showing up. The problem is, it's so tough to get a clean shot. I guess a person just has to play the hand he is dealt with, at times.

[mmeyer]

Very nice shot XT. I personally like it with a little environment in the shot. A couple of the sticks are maybe a little closer than a person would like but like you said. You deal with what you have dealt. Very nice image.

[Dbl]

X you still get the chance to work on exposures, focus. If you have the time take the shots! It makes you so much more prepared for that "perfect" opportunity. Oh and I like this shot as well.

[JR777]

Nice first XT. Usually, if you enjoyed the first, there will be a second. You'll get it next time

[Steve Foss]

Cool that you nailed your first red-bellied woodpecker, dude!

[Shetek kid]

I saw one dead on the street Friday, local kids were in school so not sure what caused him to go down.

[finnbay]

Nice shot, Mike. Looks pretty clean to me!

[mcary]

Good one Mike! I must say I don't have one of those yet. Good work.

[DMN]

Nice shot XT, I don't mind the extra branches, that is the way things look in nature.

Thanks

DMN