Inspiring Photo: Pileated Woodpecker #967624

Pileated Woodpecker

Uploaded: June 16, 2005 03:15:21

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You can imagine my surprise a couple of weeks ago as I sat here in my typical morning mode commenting on photos, when I heard a loud crash at the window behind me. This poor guy had flown right into my window, and landed tail up below.

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Stephanie Lyons June 16, 2005

These are the largest woodpeckers in North America - about 15 inches long. It took about 20 minutes before he could get himself settled enough to be able to fly away.

(The funny part of this story is when he took a nose dive to the ground below - he did JUST that! Remember the old Woody Woodpecker cartoons?!) His poor beak was about half covered with sand! I cropped this so that the dirt was gone, and to get more details of his beauty. #264088

Dolores Neilson June 16, 2005

I am so sorry this woodpecker was injured...but what can you do?? That's's life.
You're captured the fine detail VERY well, Stephanie! And kept the sharpness on the eyes...a lovely pileated woodpecker...up close and personal! #1475894

Colleen Braun June 16, 2005

great capture, must have hurt... #1475925

Vicki Hunt June 16, 2005

What a great photo opportunity...poor little(big) guy! This is a great image...very eye catching! Love the crop! His expression is priceless! #1475926

Paul Michko June 16, 2005

I'm so glad you were able to get such fantastic shots of this guy. I'm sure he was just stunned. Maybe he was looking to have his portrait taken and couldn't get your attention any other way. hhe-hhe-hhe-hhe---hhe #1475937

Colette M. Metcalf June 16, 2005

This is fantastic, Stephanie!!! #1475946

Guy D. Biechele June 16, 2005

Wow!! what an opportunity to make a beautiful image. I think I'm lucky if I can get within 50 feet of one of these birds. They are so shy. I'm glad he recoved OK. Amazing detail of this beautiful bird! #1475991

June 16, 2005

Fantastic shot Stephanie....a perfect crop! #1475992

Bobbie Davis June 16, 2005

WOW!! Great close up Stephanie! Poor little guy! #1476020

Cindy Paquette June 16, 2005

FANTASTIC!!!! You don't often get the chance to get this close with those guys!!! Laughed out loud at the sand on his beak tho...poor thing..hope he wasn't injured. AND...he does remind me of WW with that nose dive!!! #1476087

Kristen McKain June 16, 2005

Stunning detail. Fantastic. #1476089

Tom Andersen June 16, 2005

My cat does the same thing with my sliding glass doors! He loves to run in and out of the house when they're open, but sometimes forgets when they're not! LOL! Great shot, Stephanie! #1476104

Roger Bernabo June 16, 2005

I've heard of this happening... stop using the Windex! I really like the sharpness in your vivid picture #1476210

S J June 16, 2005

Wonderful close up shot, Stephanie!! Great catch!! #1476356

Donald K. Cherry June 16, 2005

Great shot, Stephanie! #1476523

Janet Criswell June 16, 2005

What luck (for you, not the woodpecker)! The crop is great and what an expression! #1476573

Susan T. Parady June 16, 2005

Wow! I was wondering how you got so close. Awesome detail and colors. I like both images, and it's good to know he was able to fly away. #1476951

Kerby Pfrangle June 16, 2005

Stephanie

Amazing detail and wonderful colors.

Love the expression.

Kerby #1477269

Dominique Declerck June 16, 2005

Fantastic capture, Stephanie!!! ( poor Woody Woodpecker..) #1477882

Jenny Bosmans June 16, 2005

Wow! What an expression!! Beautiful capture, Stephanie!! #1477933

William C. Raco June 16, 2005

Wow, the detail and color are wonderful, Steph!
I had a grouse that flew into my picture window one day.
It shattered the window and glass flew all through the living room.
You were lucky ;)

bill
#1478368

Judy S. Fung June 16, 2005

Terrific detail and shot, Stephanie! #1478373

Marcie A. Fowler June 16, 2005

I wondered how you were able to get so close to him!!! Fabulous detail and color you captured here. Hope he was okay!!! #1478743

Marsha S. Smith June 16, 2005

Boy, what a story! Glad he is okay, but man what an opportunity. This is THE most amazing macro! Such bright colors and super detail. #1478787

Kathleen Clemons June 16, 2005

Wow, Steph, an amazing macro and a great story too! #1478868

Carol Brill June 16, 2005

You took great advantage of this opportunity, Stephanie, glad he recovered and you could capture the his handsome, colorful facial markings in such detail! #1479625

Jennifer Rennison June 16, 2005

Incredible detail and colors, Stephanie! Excellent capture, glad he wasn't hurt too bad and could fly away! #1479752

Stephanie Lyons June 17, 2005

Dolores, Colleen, Vicki, Paul, Colette, Guy, Simon, Bobbie, Cindy, Kristen, Tom, Roger, SJ, Donald, Janet, Susan, Kerby, Dominique, Jenny, Bill, Judy, Marcie, Marsha, Kath, Carol, & Jennifer - I truly appreciate each and every one of your kind comments! Thank you .. #1480334

Noel Baebler June 17, 2005

Absolutely, 100%, bona fide WOW!!! This goes for yesterday's post! WOW!!! #1483477

Stephanie Lyons June 17, 2005

Well thank you Noel - you're too kind! #1483638

Cynthia A. Gallo Callan June 18, 2005

Since both shots are on this page for comparison (how did you do that btw?) -- not only was this a wonderful capture but I must say I like both equally. The clos-up view as a unique perspective. #1485555

Kate Jackson June 18, 2005

Wow you really made the best of this opportunity Stephanie. Great shot of this handsome bird! #1486694

LJ Corliss June 19, 2005

Excellent detail and color :) #1487634

Luis Louro June 20, 2005

beautiful, Stephanie!!! #1490995

Jill Flynn June 21, 2005

Striking color and detail Stephanie. Great capture of an amazing face! #1497017

Cynthia M. Kasuba June 29, 2005

Wow ! what a great capture ! I have only seen them from a far. What a beautiful bird! #1535602

Sharrie Thomas July 22, 2005

All I can say is WOW! What a pristine close up! Good going! #1622726

Judy S. Fung July 22, 2005

Congrats, Stephanie! #1623673

Daniel Diaz July 23, 2005

Let's see, 1,2,3,4 Finalists!!! Awsome job Steph, I'm glad to see you Kickind @SS!!
This one is my fave, gorgeous colors and I'm glade he's alright!! #1625402

Noel Baebler July 23, 2005

Huzzah, Stephanie! #1625547

Kate Jackson July 23, 2005

Congratulations again Stephanie, now I know where Luis gets his talents from! #1625696

Alan L. Borror July 23, 2005

Congratulations again, Stephanie! #1625737

S J July 23, 2005

Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Stephanie!! #1625982

Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 23, 2005

Congratulations Stephanie! Way to go! #1628271

Jennifer Rennison July 23, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist, Stephanie! #1628730

Tammy Scott July 23, 2005

Congratulations again, Stephanie! #1629156

Cindy Paquette July 23, 2005

This is just great that you won finalist on this one Steph!....CONGRATULATIONS!! #1629169

Sherry Stricklin Boles July 23, 2005

Congratulations, Stephanie! This is a great finalist!! #1629330

Guy D. Biechele July 24, 2005

Congratulations, Stephanie! Great shot. #1632656

Pu Chen August 04, 2005

Wow, thought that just happens on TV commercials :) Great shot though. congratulations! #1678040

Anderson D. Co August 14, 2005

Very fine details, great colors. Congratulation to your finalist. #1714784

Keith L. Clayton October 08, 2005

Super shot!! #1930772

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