I FINALLY got to see not 1, but 2 Pileated Woodpeckers and I really had to work to get even one decent shot out of dozens. I had my truck windows open so at first I heard the loud jungle sounds and then a huge bird flew in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and jumped out. The light wasn't great, they were way back in the trees so there was always a twig or limb in the way or they would flip over to the backside of the tree. Not an award winner but that's ok, I got to see 2 Pileateds so I'll consider that a win!! :)
By almost any standards, I would consider this a good photo, but to describe the extremes you went to to capture this, THAT is the determination of a photographer wanting to share the thrill of seeing something, otherwise, illusive! So wonderful!
@bluemoon TOTALLY get it! Shared my waffle with my daughter's dog so I could get some good poses...was admonished by said daughter as she tries to keep the dog from begging! (Grandmothers get to make the rules in house!!!)
Grandma RULES! :)