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.

[Graeme Stevens]

This is rather spiffing, have a fav

[Louise & Ken]

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!

[Joan]

Beautiful composition! They almost look like like candles with your lighting. Fav!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

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!

[Emilie Cartoun]

THis is just brilliant. Superfav.

[Rosie Kerr]

That is a beauty... lovely, against the background. The textures in the background are so subtle and delicate. Enjoy Mexico! :)

[Joy's Focus]

Love this shot and composition! Fav!

[Daryl O'Hare]

@Weezilou Ibwas wondering if it was a gilded flicker. Love this shot!

[Louise & Ken]

@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!

[Yao RL]

Ouch is my immediate reaction.

[Issi Bannerman]

Fantastic capture!

[Dianne]

Gorgeous image and colouring.

[Denise Wood]

Definite ouch :)

[ANCoxon]

Stunning

[Barb]

big fav!

[Sebastian Gritt]

Brilliant shot Taffy. Gorgeous sky. Merry Christmas to you.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Fab and a fav !

[Dione Giorgio]

Instant fav. Your photography is amazing and this is among your best.

[Tony]

Dreamy atmospheric capture. Fav

[sally agnew]

Beautiful capture, love the colours and bokeh :)

[Babs]

Super image. I wonder if they nest inside the cactus. Looks as though something has made a hole in it, maybe for a nest.

[Greg Kowalski]

Nice lighting! I lived in Arizona for a few years and saw birds on cactus all the time. Its amazing!

[Lynda McG]

Brilliant and fav!

[Veena Gupta]

Great shot. And the processing of textures. Love your title. Fav.

[Pam Knowler]

Wow!! Stunning capture and so interesting to read all about it. Huge Fav!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Awesome shot and I love the colors. Another Fav for me.

[Gerasimos Georg.]

instant fav shot.
well done! :)

[Margaret Brown]

Wonderful, fav

[Jerome]

excellent

[Joan Robillard]

Good capture

[carol white]

A super capture. Fav!! 😃

[Helen Jane]

Such an intriguing scene. I love the bird in profile against the gorgeous coloured background.

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful capture

[Jeannine]

Great capture

[Rosie Kind]

That seems so unusual Fav

[gloria jones]

Awesome image

[tony gig]

Wonderful shot.

[Annie D]

what an interesting image :)

[Jodie]

A beautiful image

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Shady]

Super on all sorts of levels easy fav

[Taffy]

@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.

[Margo]

Wonderful shot Fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Super composition, lighting, subject material.

[Danette Thompson]

Magical shot.

[Jane Pittenger]

Yes, I've seen them too. Lovely colors and the textures are fabulous

[Sandy]

Very cool processing.

[*lynn]

gorgeous .. fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

superb shot and editing

[Walks @ 7]

Very cool. Love the contrast, soft background and sharp cactus.

[Junko Y]

Your masterful layering is a work of art!