Daily Archives: April 30, 2022

Maine spring edition: Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker: Kennebunk, Maine, USA, April 2022 — Of course we have had Downy Woodpeckers all winter, coming to the suet and sunflower seeds on the deck…but there is nothing like a shot that was not taken through thermal-pane double glazing 🙂 From my back-yard photo blind in late afternoon light, with the sun just about on the horizon behind me. Sony Rx10iv at 580mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Pixelmator Photo and Apple Photos. ISO 100 @ f4 @ 1/640th.

Fiery-billed Aracari: my best side?

Fiery-billed Aracari: Las Cruces Biological Research Station (OTS), San Vito, Costa Rica — Another visit from the Fiery-billed Aracaris. This bird seemed to want to show us every side. Aracaris are active birds…never still…always hopping around on the branch. And they are very focused…intent on food mostly…but also very aware of the other birds of the flock. Sony Rx10iv at 595mm equivalent. Program mode with wildlife modifications and multi-frame noise reduction. Processed in Pixomator Photo and Apple Photos. Equivalent ISO 2000 @ f4 @ 1/500th.