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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Juvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied woodpeckers are one of my favorite birds to watch. They’re always so particular and unpredictable. I’ve tried capturing them for many years, but always seam to just miss a great shot. So I was proud when this young one gave me his trust; and allowed me the perfect opportunity to capture a stunning close up of him with a beautiful green and white bokeh effect from the trees and sky in the background.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Brianna Ellefsen