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Andybrightuk · Jun 13, 2002, 3:17 PM

Hi to all those I know...and hi to those I don't.
A young Great Spotted Woodpecker, taken at 25 yards without cropping and a bit of fill-flash.
Nikon 990/Swarovski AT80HD + Nikon SB24/Fresnel screen
Andy B,
London
Digiscoped UK Birds Website

[Edited on 6-13-2002 by Andybrightuk]

Tom C · Jun 13, 2002, 7:06 PM

Great shot Andy, but what flash is effective at 25 yards?

Lin Evans · Jun 14, 2002, 8:12 AM

That's a right handsome critter! We don't have that particular species here, but his cousins have been poking holes in my barn for several years! They sure are pretty though!

Tom,
Most any of the reasonably powerful external flashes, when used with a Fresnel which concentrates the flash, are helpful to even beyond 40 yards. I think Andy has some great examples on his site - definitely worth checking out...

Here's a link:

Link to Andy's Site

Andybrightuk · Jun 14, 2002, 2:10 PM

Thanks Lin and Tom. Not too different from the N. American Downy Woodpecker. This is the most abundant Woodpecker in the U.K.
AS Lin said, a Fresnel screen will extend the range of a flashgun by some distance...but can prove tricky to use as it makes the flash a relatively narrow beam of light, so it needs to be aligned carefully with the camera so it hits the right target...bit of a nightmare with film cameras, but with digital you can check your results straight away.
Cheers,
Andy B

isshinryu_mom · Jun 19, 2003, 9:31 PM

What a beautiful bird... and image.

Kevin G · Jun 20, 2003, 5:16 AM

Hmmm. I've got a 990 and a Swarovski scope but I never thought of hooking them together. Great shot BTW, especially considering the shutter lag. Do they normally have the pink rump or has this one been sitting in the rasberry patch?

Here's the American version

isshinryu_mom · Jun 20, 2003, 6:22 AM

Your image is stunning..... the detail in the feathers is amazing.

Jun 13, 2002, 3:17 PM	#1
Andybrightuk Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 94	Great Spotted Woodpecker Hi to all those I know...and hi to those I don't. A young Great Spotted Woodpecker, taken at 25 yards without cropping and a bit of fill-flash. Nikon 990/Swarovski AT80HD + Nikon SB24/Fresnel screen Andy B, London Digiscoped UK Birds Website [Edited on 6-13-2002 by Andybrightuk]

Jun 14, 2002, 8:12 AM	#3
Lin Evans Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,141	Nice one Andy, That's a right handsome critter! We don't have that particular species here, but his cousins have been poking holes in my barn for several years! They sure are pretty though! Tom, Most any of the reasonably powerful external flashes, when used with a Fresnel which concentrates the flash, are helpful to even beyond 40 yards. I think Andy has some great examples on his site - definitely worth checking out... Here's a link: Link to Andy's Site

Jun 20, 2003, 6:22 AM	#7
isshinryu_mom Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23	I love this one too! Your image is stunning..... the detail in the feathers is amazing.

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Jun 13, 2002, 7:06 PM	#2
Tom C Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 92	Great shot Andy, but what flash is effective at 25 yards?

Jun 14, 2002, 2:10 PM	#4
Andybrightuk Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 94	Thanks Lin and Tom. Not too different from the N. American Downy Woodpecker. This is the most abundant Woodpecker in the U.K. AS Lin said, a Fresnel screen will extend the range of a flashgun by some distance...but can prove tricky to use as it makes the flash a relatively narrow beam of light, so it needs to be aligned carefully with the camera so it hits the right target...bit of a nightmare with film cameras, but with digital you can check your results straight away. Cheers, Andy B

Jun 19, 2003, 9:31 PM	#5
isshinryu_mom Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23	What a beautiful bird... and image.

Jun 20, 2003, 5:16 AM	#6
Kevin G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 192	Hmmm. I've got a 990 and a Swarovski scope but I never thought of hooking them together. Great shot BTW, especially considering the shutter lag. Do they normally have the pink rump or has this one been sitting in the rasberry patch? Here's the American version