After four years of waiting for a great moment to photograph a green woodpecker, this one of course came very unexpectedly. I regularly saw them flying overhead or making the distinctive sound, but never seen them so close. The light rain had softened the earth making it easy for the woodpecker to find food, so it kept rooting in the ground for ten minutes before it realised I was photographing it.
A unique moment!
Ronald Harmsen has spent his entire working life as a professional musician at home and abroad. In addition, he has always had a great passion for nature and travelling. This combination has produced many beautiful images through the photography he has been practising since his teenage years. From 2018.. Read more…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands