Bird on a Cactus Arm, or "Ouch!" by taffy

Bird on a Cactus Arm, or "Ouch!"

Taken as the sun was setting. It turns out it isn't that unusual to see a bird on a cactus as Junko and I saw a few more when we were out this morning. And I'd thought this was unique. Processed in textures to bring out the colors of the sky.
This is rather spiffing, have a fav
December 21st, 2016  
Gorgeous photo, Taffy! That's called a Cactus Wren, and as I scrolled into the photo, I wondered who I knew here who was living in Arizona! Those look like saguaro cactus, and in the states, Arizona is the only state they grow in! If you're watching a movie that's supposedly set in Texas and you see a saguaro, you'll know it wasn't filmed in Texas!

Continue to have a wonderful time and keep these beautiful photos coming!
December 21st, 2016  
Beautiful composition! They almost look like like candles with your lighting. Fav!
December 21st, 2016  
Excellent shot Taffy! Yes, a long time ago when I was in Az. I was surprised to see birds perching on the Saguaros. I couldn't imagine how they managed to do it with the prickers!
December 21st, 2016  
THis is just brilliant. Superfav.
December 21st, 2016  
That is a beauty... lovely, against the background. The textures in the background are so subtle and delicate. Enjoy Mexico! :)
December 21st, 2016  
Love this shot and composition! Fav!
December 21st, 2016  
@Weezilou Ibwas wondering if it was a gilded flicker. Love this shot!
December 21st, 2016  
@darylo Baja is a drop-down from California so now it can go to an identification table on Google! I spent my high school years in Tucson, and the "cactus birds" were the wrens and Dwarf Owls could be found in the holes in the cactus. A "barren desert" is anything but!
December 21st, 2016  
Ouch is my immediate reaction.
December 21st, 2016  
Fantastic capture!
December 21st, 2016  
Gorgeous image and colouring.
December 21st, 2016  
Definite ouch :)
December 21st, 2016  
Stunning
December 21st, 2016  
big fav!
December 21st, 2016  
Brilliant shot Taffy. Gorgeous sky. Merry Christmas to you.
December 21st, 2016  
Fab and a fav !
December 21st, 2016  
Instant fav. Your photography is amazing and this is among your best.
December 21st, 2016  
Dreamy atmospheric capture. Fav
December 21st, 2016  
Beautiful capture, love the colours and bokeh :)
December 21st, 2016  
Super image. I wonder if they nest inside the cactus. Looks as though something has made a hole in it, maybe for a nest.
December 21st, 2016  
Nice lighting! I lived in Arizona for a few years and saw birds on cactus all the time. Its amazing!
December 21st, 2016  
Brilliant and fav!
December 21st, 2016  
Great shot. And the processing of textures. Love your title. Fav.
December 21st, 2016  
Wow!! Stunning capture and so interesting to read all about it. Huge Fav!!
December 21st, 2016  
Awesome shot and I love the colors. Another Fav for me.
December 21st, 2016  
instant fav shot.
well done! :)
December 21st, 2016  
Wonderful, fav
December 21st, 2016  
excellent
December 21st, 2016  
Good capture
December 21st, 2016  
A super capture. Fav!! 😃
December 21st, 2016  
Such an intriguing scene. I love the bird in profile against the gorgeous coloured background.
December 21st, 2016  
Beautiful capture
December 21st, 2016  
Great capture
December 21st, 2016  
That seems so unusual Fav
December 21st, 2016  
Awesome image
December 21st, 2016  
Wonderful shot.
December 21st, 2016  
what an interesting image :)
December 21st, 2016  
A beautiful image
December 21st, 2016  
Great shot
December 22nd, 2016  
Super on all sorts of levels easy fav
December 22nd, 2016  
@special4k Now that we've been watching for them, they are everywhere! I'm glad I didn't know that when I was so happy with what I thought was my totally unique image! Thanks for the visit and kind comment.
December 22nd, 2016  
Wonderful shot Fav
December 22nd, 2016  
Super composition, lighting, subject material.
December 22nd, 2016  
Magical shot.
December 22nd, 2016  
Yes, I've seen them too. Lovely colors and the textures are fabulous
December 22nd, 2016  
Very cool processing.
December 22nd, 2016  
gorgeous .. fav
December 22nd, 2016  
superb shot and editing
December 22nd, 2016  
Very cool. Love the contrast, soft background and sharp cactus.
December 23rd, 2016  
Your masterful layering is a work of art!
December 23rd, 2016  
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