Ask My Decorator
by Janet Marie
Title
Ask My Decorator
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It is a wonderful reminder that "Spring has Sprung," when we hear in our Arizona Sonoran Desert garden of joy, the coo of a Mourning Dove (zenaidura macroura).It may sound sad, but it signals the beginning of this birds habits of nesting, claiming territory, raising their young. Beyond her sorrowful song is a message of life, hope, renewal and peace.
It always amazes me where a bird may decide to build a nest, and doves are no exception. This Cane Cholla Cactus or Walking Stick Cholla, located in my very own desert garden of joy, is once again, being used by a mama dove. It's late April, and she has built her simple nest, and has laid two eggs. This cholla cactus is surrounded by yellow flowered creosote and magenta flowered prickly pear cactus. So it is not easy capturing her moments. I have used my long lens, macro lens, and wide angle lens to capture her tenacious journey, not budging from her nest.
I have used gentle movements, and a soothing voice to coax her into letting me get close. Here she patiently, and tenaciously sits on her nest made from desert vegetation. The Cane Cholla Cactus is beginning to bloom with magenta pink flowers, with more buds ready to bloom. Even though it is a temporary home while nesting, she wisely chooses her style of decor. What style would that be, she says, "Ask My Decorator!"
I hope you will follow her journey with me, as I share more photographic moments.
💕It’s with heARTfelt Appreciation and Thanks to the Administrators for these HOMEPAGE FEATURES in their Art Group💕
*American Desert Southwest~Thanks Jane 10/16/18
*Wild Birds Of The World~Thanks William 12/13/18
*Beauty Of Arizona~Thanks Lucinda 12/17/18
*Just Perfect~Thanks Janis 12/24/18
*Nikon Full Frame Cameras~Thanks Doug 12/24/18
*USA Photographers ONLY~Thanks Judy 12/25/18
*Whats New~Thanks Judy 12/25/18
*Your Very Best Photography~Thanks Bob 01/06/19
*New FAA Uploads 1 Per Day~Thanks Bob 01/15/19
*FAA Portraits-Birds~Thanks Scott 02/05/19
*Poetic Poultry~Thanks Anita 02/06/19
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October 12th, 2018
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Comments (17)
Alinna Lee
Another winning shot! A few years ago, we had a hummingbird nested on the garden tree rose. Thank goodness our cat didn’t get to the 2 babies after they were hatched. I had the pleasure to see the last bird flew from the nest
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Alinna for your generous expression about this piece. Birds delight us in so many ways.
Mary Deal
What a great image. Cactus in bloom and a dove on her nest, probably soon to welcome her chicks.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Mary for sharing your lovely comment. It's interesting that the mourning dove's nestlings are called squabs.
Chance Kafka
Paying a revisit to this fun, lovely capture. You are very welcome for my previous comment. Glad you liked it!
Janet Marie replied:
Well, thank you for that, Chance. You're a sweetheART! It's deLIGHTful to hear from someone who gets what I do, and appreciates it. Visit anytime, always a pleasure.
Chance Kafka
The title to this is so amusing and lively as are many of your great titles, Janet! The love you have for the creatures of our desert is so evident in your wonderful gallery. Great shot and description as always!
Janet Marie replied:
Chance! You share such wonderfully encouraging and inspiring thoughts about my artwork. Taking notice of what I try accomplish with my photography. Thank you so much for that, I truly appreciate it! My work is special to me, especially so, when you love what you photograph. I feel quite privileged to be able to personally view and capture the wonders of our unique, luscious desert. I am glad when I can get in this creative mode to express my feelings about my subject, with the title and descriptions I come up with. I am in the moment and I surprise myself with what I am moved to say. I appreciate you taking notice, making it all worth that extra effort. Janet đź’•
Janet Marie
Scott! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, “FAA PORTRAITS-BIRDS!” I appreciate my artwork being represented in this special way. Janet 💕
Anita Faye
Janet, happy to feature your beautiful work on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Janet Marie replied:
Anita! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, “POETIC POULTRY!” I appreciate my artwork being represented in this special way. Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "NEW FAA UPLOADS 1 PER DAY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! đź’•Janet
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! đź’•Janet
Janet Marie
Judy! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "WHATS NEW!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! đź’•Janet
Janet Marie
Judy! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "USA PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! đź’•Janet
Janet Marie
Doug! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "NIKON FULL FRAME CAMERAS!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! đź’•Janet
Janet Marie
Janis! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "JUST PERFECT!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! đź’•Janet
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the Beauty of Arizona group l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Lucinda! Thank you so much for stopping by to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, “BEAUTY OF ARIZONA!” I am glad you like it and feel it’s beautiful. I appreciate my artwork being recognized in this special way, and for choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet💕
Jurgen Lorenzen
What a find and I love the title, Janet - congrats!
Janet Marie replied:
Jurgen! Aren't you just so sweet and thoughtful to stop by my gallery to congratulate me for the Homepage Feature. I really appreciate that! I am delighted that you love the title. This image is quite personal to me, as per my description, it is in my own natural desert acre. In the spring of 2017, this cactus was for the first time used by a dove to build her nest. So, once again in the spring of 2018, a nest was built. It was used by more than one dove too. I earned this mother's trust, and she did allow me to photograph her two sets of babies from early April to early May. A different mama dove came in June to July, but almost always flew away. The flowers were beginning to bloom and created such a lovely looking nesting place, as though she decorated it. This Cholla Cactus had grown up in the protection of this nurse plant, creosote. Hence a touch of yellow flowers. I am glad you have appreciation for me pulling it off. Lots of stickery stuff around. Thank you for your visit. Janetđź’•
William Tasker
An absolutely delightful scene! I'm proud to exhibit this named bird image among the features for the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
William! How sweet of you to stop by in person to share your marvelous comment about my artwork. I am elated that you like this and feel it's a delightful scene. Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your fabulous Art Group, "WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD-A NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP!" I am honored for my artwork to be recognized in this special way. Janetđź’•
Jerry Bokowski
She sure picked gorgeous surroundings for her nest, Janet. Clever title as always from you!....Like/ Fav
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Jerry for stopping by my gallery, with your ever supportive and inspiring thoughts about my artwork. The native birds are a joy to watch and capture. They have made our home their home. I am delighted that you like them and have chosen them as one of your favorites! I am glad you like the title too! đź’•đź’•đź’•đź’•
Jane M Dahl
Such beautiful decor it is, too. Absolutely lovely and such a wonderful capture. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Jane dear! How delightful to have you visit my gallery and share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST! I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. Janetđź’•