Red-rumped Woodpecker
This image captures the Red-rumped Woodpecker (Dryobates kirkii) perched vertically on a textured tree trunk in San Pablo de Borbur, Boyacá, Colombia. The bird’s barred plumage, with its vibrant red crown and muted brown body, contrasts beautifully with the softly blurred, greenish background. The lighting in the dense forest was dim, so I used an ISO of 3200 to compensate for the low light, along with a shutter speed of 1/180 second and an aperture of f/16. This combination allowed me to capture the bird's intricate feather details and the rough texture of the bark while maintaining an appropriate depth of field.
Photographing the Red-rumped Woodpecker required a keen eye and a steady hand due to its constant movement along tree trunks. The composition emphasizes the woodpecker's relationship with its habitat, drawing attention to the importance of forest conservation in this biodiverse region of Colombia. The bird's pose, clinging to the trunk with its tail supporting its position, showcases its adaptability and specialized behavior. I aimed to capture not just the woodpecker, but also the essence of its environment—a testament to Colombia’s rich avian diversity.
©2023 Adam Rainoff Photographer
Red-rumped Woodpecker
This image captures the Red-rumped Woodpecker (Dryobates kirkii) perched vertically on a textured tree trunk in San Pablo de Borbur, Boyacá, Colombia. The bird’s barred plumage, with its vibrant red crown and muted brown body, contrasts beautifully with the softly blurred, greenish background. The lighting in the dense forest was dim, so I used an ISO of 3200 to compensate for the low light, along with a shutter speed of 1/180 second and an aperture of f/16. This combination allowed me to capture the bird's intricate feather details and the rough texture of the bark while maintaining an appropriate depth of field.
Photographing the Red-rumped Woodpecker required a keen eye and a steady hand due to its constant movement along tree trunks. The composition emphasizes the woodpecker's relationship with its habitat, drawing attention to the importance of forest conservation in this biodiverse region of Colombia. The bird's pose, clinging to the trunk with its tail supporting its position, showcases its adaptability and specialized behavior. I aimed to capture not just the woodpecker, but also the essence of its environment—a testament to Colombia’s rich avian diversity.
©2023 Adam Rainoff Photographer