Cactus Wren Deep In Thought

Marilyn! So sweet of you to say. Thank you, I really appreciate it.

Ann! I am so sorry that somehow I missed your visit. Thank you for the lovely comment. I appreciate that and for choosing it as one of your favorites too! Janet💕

Thank you Reynold for the generous words expressed about this. Not really so creative, as the camera does a great job of capturing what I want. I used my 300mm lens, and with shallow depth of field photography, gives a nice perspective. I don't use a photo enhancing program as I don't have any. I am delighted to hear that you love my galleries. That means a lot to me. I also am glad you like this and feel it's nice, and have chosen it as a favorite. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Why, thank you Andrew, I really appreciate your visit and leaving such a nice comment about this. The cactus wren is aptly named, as it certainly makes good use of the Sonoran Desert cacti.

“Eloquently personifies the wonders of our Sonoran Desert,” “sublime focus and composition” wow, what wonderful words expressed about this. As always I love how you take the time to notice my descriptions and titles. I am glad you feel it’s worthy of a nature magazine. I am going to submit my photography to Arizona Highways Contest. I have always wanted to do that. Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your aWeSoMe Art Group, “ARIZONA!” I am so happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet 💕

Wow, Jane, Art BUDette! Aren’t you so sweet to express such beautiful words about this piece. The Cactus Wren, our state bird is aptly named, as the Sonoran Desert cacti is home of choice. Here it has landed in a Thrasher’s nest, giving me the opportunity to photograph this moment. It was getting away from me, but it could not hide from me and my zoom lens. It was even behind a bit of creosote branch, so a “shallow depth of field” shot was in order. So glad I could pull it off. Thank you SO very much for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your “oh so feel good” Art Group, “AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!” I am elated to know that you feel this is utterly fabulous and great. I am honored to have that said and for my photography to be recognized in this special way. I appreciate that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites! Big hugs, Janet 💕

William! I am elated that you have chosen this as a HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderfully lovely Art Group, “WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD-A NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP!” I have to pinch myself that I have the privilege to view and photograph these marvelous state birds in their natural environment. So it’s eXtra special to have a bird lover like you, feel it’s beautiful. Thank you so much for the recognition of my photography in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet 💕

Oh Deborah! Aren’t you the sweetest thing to view so many images with such enthusiastic interest. I love the connection and appreciation. Metaphorically it is a cool and hot place to experience. The Sonoran Desert is unique and especially our region of that desert, the Arizona Upland, one of 7. I am delighted that you EnJOY my descriptions, as fellow artist Chance does too. I try to sound informative without a Wikipedia version. Actually there are more accurate websites to gain information about my area. And then share the story behind the work. Thank you for visiting and choosing this as one of your favorites too. Sending love, Janet 💕

Lovely they are, Kate. Thank you for visiting and sharing your lovely thoughts about it. I am glad you like it and feel it’s wonderful. I appreciate knowing that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕

I only am able to photograph the birds that visit my desert garden of joy (or other natural places), with either my Nikon 300mm lens or my Nikon 2000mm camera. They fly away at the least movement due to constant look out for birds of prey. But the Cholla Cactus drop their stems, and so end up on the ground, and if I pass that way, they are in my shoe. The birds that visit the Sonoran Desert, seem quite at home with the spiny cactus. That is what make it so interesting to photograph. Nature's abstract if you will. I am delighted that you like this, Tsc, and feel it's awesome and amazing. I appreciate knowing that, and for choosing this as one of your favorites too! Thank you for that!