You Color My World
by Janet Marie
Title
You Color My World
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
💕I would love for you to view more of my bird photography, in my "Desert Birds-Arizona" Collection💕
It is a wonderful reminder that "Spring has Sprung," when we hear, in our Arizona Sonoran Desert garden of joy, the coo of the Mourning Dove (zenaida macroura). It may sound sad, but it signals the beginning of the mourning doves habits of nesting, claiming territory, raising their young. It always amazes me where a bird may decide to build a nest and mourning doves are no exception.
Here is one of those nesting moments in the protection of a cane cholla cactus or walking stick cholla. It's located on my very own Arizona Sonoran Desert Acre of joy.
Another springtime being used by a mama dove.
She has built her simple nest, in this cholla cactus, filled with blooms, and surrounded by creosote bushes, prickly pear cactus, and a yucca. 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. Well, here she let me capture her, as I look through this colorful display of desert flora. Using a shallow depth of field to focus in on her, yet revealing her stickery nesting spot.
You Color My World © 2021 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
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October 19th, 2021
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Comments (16)
Debby Pueschel
Oh Janet Marie, this is so beautiful. Congratulations on reaching 500 views. FL
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you, Debbie! A beautiful occasion indeed. I also appreciate the congrats and the fave.
Kathy McClure
What a cutie! Congrats.
Janet Marie replied:
I had a great time with this particular mourning dove. She was cooperative and it was fun peering through this cane cholla cactus, at her in her nest. I was happy to get past the 500 visits of a favorite of mine.
Alinna Lee
So very cute! Like!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you. I loved peeking through this prickly cane cholla cactus, sharing in her journey as she diligently laid on her eggs. I fun perspective.
Denise Harty
What a sweet capture! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much, Denise for sharing your lovely thoughts about my bird photography. I really appreciate it!
Jasna Dragun
Very sweet !! Great capture! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
She was a very sweet mourning dove, indeed, nesting in one of cholla cactus plants. Thank you, Jasna for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it!
Kim Tran
Wonderful capture Janet, very cute! L/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Kim for sharing your thoughts about my desert bird photography. Spring is a perfect time to build a nest in a blooming cholla cactus. No need to decorate. Beauty among the thorns.
Jane M Dahl
What a sweet image. This is so pretty. I love the soft background in this. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear artBUDette for your lovely comment and for the special recognition of my bird photography in your art group, American Desert Southwest. I really appreciate it. It was a privilege to follow her journey. The magenta cactus flowers were in bloom, creating a luscious, colorful background with this macro, shallow depth of field image. She was quite a cooperative and willing participant.
Randy Rosenberger
Your lovely piece of art from your portfolio of beautiful artistic pieces, has been chose to appear as a feature on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group of Fine Art America. I am proud that you have chosen to be a member of our family of friends and fine artists. You will be featured more than most groups feature works, as I change up and work on my homepage each and every day. It is an honor to have you as an active member of our group. Thanks for sharing your lovely pieces of artwork with us.
Janet Marie replied:
Ooh, somehow I missed your lovely congratulatory message, announcing the special recognition of this piece, in your art group, Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Thank you so much Randy for that, and it's a pleasure to share my work with your group.
Cindy Treger
Janet, great shot. f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Cindy. It’s great to be able to capture such beautiful moments. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites.
OLena Art - Lena Owens
Excellent photography!!!
Janet Marie replied:
Lena! Wow! Thank you for sharing such an awesome comment about this. I really appreciate it!
Janet Marie
Featured in "Beauty of Arizona" Art Group, 10/29/2021. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janet🌵
Mona Edulesco
Exquisite photo, Janet! The colors are superb! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Mona! Thank you for your very special comment, as it means so much coming from someone SO talented as an artist. Your friendship and support is most valued and appreciated. 💕Janet
Jerry Bokowski
The soft natural frame and the clarity of the focal point makes for a beautiful image, Janet!...Fav / Like
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Jerry, for your beautiful words expressed about capturing this special journey, of this sweet dove in our cane cholla cactus. I threw caution to the wind when photographing her nesting moments, as this cactus was surrounded by other desert vegetation. Hence, making it difficult to get to, and the possibility of a rattlesnake taking shelter from the sun. I loved the challenge though. 💕
Vicky Sweeney
Beautiful shot!
Janet Marie replied:
Vicky! How lovely to have you be my first person to leave a comment. Thank you so much. I am delighted you think so.
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