Landing On Your Feet
by Janet Marie
Title
Landing On Your Feet
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I was one of the thousands to visit the Arizona Picacho Peak State Park, as wildflowers burst onto the scene. But the wildflowers were not the only draw for me.
Far from being a desolate, barren land, the Sonoran Desert has a rich abundance of life. Inviting you to come and explore the desert, and discover some of its beauty. Some of that abundance of life included all the amazing Saguaro Cacti and other cacti as well. They are monarchs of the Sonoran Desert, coming in so many shapes and sizes.
At the time I was capturing this unique Saguaro Cactus (the title shot being "My Unique Encounter"). A cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) wanted to get "a birds-eye view," doing so successfully on the thorns at the top of this cactus. I guess you could say it was truly, "Landing On Your Feet." I had to quickly change to my long lens, so I could zoom in close, hoping it would stay long enough for a few shots. Which it did.
The Cactus Wren is Arizona's state bird, since 1931.
Landing On Your Feet © 2019 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
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March 13th, 2019
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Comments (16)
Jackie Follett
Beautiful treatment of the sharp and soft areas. Love the tiny cactus wren! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Jackie for stopping by my gallery to share lovely comment about my photography. I appreciate what you said, but no treatment was done to this image. I don't own any PhotoShop type programs. I am not sure if I would even know how to use them or have the time. The only thing I do is maybe adjust the lighting, clarity, that kind of thing. This had to be shot from a far, with my 300MM lens, and before this cactus wren flew away. I was capturing the cactus and other scenery here Picacho Peak State Park, famous for its spring poppies and other native wildflowers, and it decide to land atop this very tall saguaro cactus. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites.
Janet Marie
Featured in "BEAUTY OF ARIZONA" 04/23/2021. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janet💕
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you kindly, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “New FAA Uploads 1 Per Day!” It’s a pleasure to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it. Janet 💕
Gary Richards
Last time I visited AZ I came down with a bad case of the flu...ended up in a hotel bed for days so did not get to see the things I had hoped to see. I am due a return visit and your wonderful image is putting a fire in me again to get going. Love those cactus wrens. Congrats on your many features of this wonderful image.
Janet Marie replied:
Gary! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it. I am so glad to know that my photography has lit a fire in you to come to Arizona once again. There is so much to see. I am so sorry to hear you were so sick on your last visit. The cactus wrens are great. I live on an acre of Sonoran Desert landscape and they visit everyday. I have a series of images that show their daily going’s on. They can be quite comical. Janet💕
Jurgen Lorenzen
Love this composition with the contrast of the huge Saguaro Cactus and the tiny Cactus Wren, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
It was quite far away and did not have my 2000mm camera yet, so I zoomed in as far as I could before it flew away. It was an interesting saguaro cactus, having arms growing out of the top like ears. Thank you Jurgen for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Kathryn Jones
A terrific shot!
Janet Marie replied:
Kathryn! I really appreciate that, as that was difficult to get when the cactus wren doesn't stay put long. Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Kate Brown
Wonderful capture, what a wonderful sight! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Kate for your enthusiastic comment about this piece. So sweet of you. I am delighted that you like this and feel as you do. I appreciate that and for choosing this as one of your favorites too. Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in you wonderful Art Group, " YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! 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 kindly, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “Poetic Poultry!” It’s a pleasure to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it. Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Doug! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "MACRO MARVELS!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet💕
Janet Marie
Doug! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "NIKON FULL FRAME CAMERAS!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet💕
Janet Marie
Scott! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "FAA PORTRAITS-BIRDS!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet💕
Janet Marie
Anita! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "POETIC POULTRY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet💕
Chance Kafka
Beautiful capture and how cool you got it in time. Love the title, too!
Janet Marie replied:
Chance! So sweet of you to stop by my gallery and share your awesome comment about this. I am delighted that you feel it’s beautiful and love the title. I was so happy to be able to capture the cactus wren. Birds can really allude me at times. I always feel quite privileged when I can. Thank you for the lovely expressions, I truly appreciate it. Janet💕
Wes Iversen
Excellent clarity and an outstanding capture, Janet, and I like how you positioned the background peak, as well; it nicely frames your subject! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Wes, thank you kindly for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful thoughts about my artwork. I am glad you like it and feel as you have expressed in your comment. I truly appreciate that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕
William Tasker
Magical shot, Janet! Thank you for submitting this fine nature shot to Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography group, where the image is now featured on the home page. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you kindly William for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful and a fave of mine, Art Group, “WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD-A NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY group!” I am elated that you like this and feel it’s a magical shot. That means a lot. I truly appreciate it and I am honored for my artwork to be recognized in this special way, and chosen as one of your favorites too! Janet 💕