Lewis' Woodpecker Perched Acrylic Print

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The Lewis’ woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) is one of the prettiest (and largest) of the many woodpecker species to inhabit the western US. I’ve seen very few of them near my home in the Honey Lake Valley of Lassen County California but I’ve recently been told they nest around nearby Eagle Lake in spring. I spotted this one on a little late afternoon UTV ride around a family member’s ranch in Shasta County late on a January afternoon. There were quite a few of them flitting through the oaks and, while they are a bit “flighty,” never staying in one place very long, they do tend to perch more in the open than other woodpecker species and this one was good enough to hold still long enough in decent light to let me grab a frame.

First of all, thank you for stopping by my little gallery. Whether you're a fellow artist, potential buyer, or a casual observer, I'm glad something made you want to take a look at my work. I've appreciated fine photography of all types for as long as I remember. I suspect it is at least partially hereditary as my parents met while each was involved in photographic pursuits for the US Navy (mom in the darkroom and dad in the field). Since my first instant film camera as an adolescent, I've always had a passion for photography and a real appreciation for what goes in to making a truly fine image. In 2018 I was able to retire from a professional career that provided a good livelihood for my family but, if I'm honest, left much to be...