Clinging to Character: Bruce Graham’s Red-bellied Woodpecker from the Signature Collection

In this vivid wildlife portrait, Bruce Graham captures a Red-bellied Woodpecker perched on the side of a tree trunk. Its bright red cap and bold black-and-white barring stand out against the textured bark, while its pale underparts add contrast. The bird’s posture — gripping with claws and bracing with its tail — reflects its specialized adaptation for life on vertical surfaces. The image conveys both strength and personality, making it a standout addition to Bruce’s Signature Collection — a celebration of wildlife’s unique forms and behaviors.

Captured on January 4, 2022 at 14:12, this image was taken using a Canon EOS 90D with an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens. The shot was composed at a focal length of 255mm, with settings of ISO 4000, aperture f/7.1, and shutter speed 1/8000 sec, freezing the woodpecker’s poised stance with clarity and detail.