My Feet Are Killing Me is a photograph by Janet Marie which was uploaded on December 18th, 2018.
My Feet Are Killing Me
๐ A Series of the Curve-billed Thrasher's daily routine and antics can be viewed in my Desert Birds Collection. Their story. ๐
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by Janet Marie
Title
My Feet Are Killing Me
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
๐ A Series of the Curve-billed Thrasher's daily routine and antics can be viewed in my "Desert Birds Collection." Their story. ๐
๐ ๐ Janet Marie, you won a WOWIE! This awesome image has been chosen as one of the William's Wows found in the discussions tab of the group, Wild Birds Of The World. ~Thanks William ๐ ๐
We have many Sonoran Desert dwellers, who have made our home, their home. The Sonoran Desert Curve-billed Thrasher (toxostoma curvirostre) is common in our desert garden of joy.
The Curve-billed Thrasher that lives in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and northwestern Mexico looks different than the form that lives in the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and central Mexico, and they may be separate species.
It is so interesting and amusing, to see them go about their daily routine and antics. Here is one of those moments. In trying to get away from me, I guess they get desperate. Because here it lands atop a stem of the Jumping Cholla Cactus. They have some mean thorns. The curve-billed thrasher is not oohing and ahhing, but it has to be thinking, "My Feet Are Killing Me!" I will never complain about my shoes again.
My Feet Are Killing Me ยฉ 2018 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
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December 18th, 2018
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Comments (74)
Gu Scarlet
What a lovely bird, beautiful!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Gu Scarlet for visiting my gallery of work and sharing wonderful comment. The curve-billed thrasher is a most interesting bird. They visit and nest at my home, that sits on an acre of natural, lush, Sonoran Desert vegetation. It was trying to get away from me, and this cholla cactus was stickery choice indeed.
Jasna Dragun
This is a wonderful shot and the title. l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Jasna. It was a fun time and challenging to photograph this curve-billed thrasher.
Debby Pueschel
This is totally hysterical...don't know how they can do it!!! FLTw
Janet Marie replied:
The antics of the desert birds that visit my home is quite humorous and amazing. Thank you Debby for your visit and comment about my bird photography. I really appreciate that and sharing on Twitter.
Jerry Bokowski
What a great shot this is Janet of the curve-billed thrasher. Itโs amazing how these birds can stand on these thorny cactus thorns that are so sharp they would penetrate shoe leather. They must feel very safe in their homes because what predator would want to risk being impaled trying to get into their nest. Beautiful composition, lighting and perspective. Promoting this in the art group, Beauty of Arizona. Liked/Faved/FB
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Jerry for your heartfelt comment. I really appreciate your wonderful words expressed.
Natural Abstract Photography
Great shot and title. lf
Janet Marie replied:
Thelma! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it!
Debby Pueschel
Revisiting this historical titled bird! Perfect!!! FLTw
Janet Marie replied:
Debby! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and the Tweet. Janet๐
Gill Billington
Great title and a wonderful capture!
Janet Marie replied:
Gill! I am delighted that you took notice of the title. Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it!
Marilyn DeBlock
Fantastic capture and I love the caption!
Janet Marie replied:
Marilyn! Arenโt you so sweet to express such wonderful words about this. I am glad you feel that way. Thank you so much. Janet๐
Terence Davis
Wonderful nature study.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Terence for taking the time to stop by my gallery and share such a nice comment about "My Feet Are Killing Me!" I really appreciate that. I am not so sure I would call it a nature study, as this curve-billed thrasher wasn't stickling around to long for me to photograph him. He was flying from place to place to get away from me, landing on the top of this jumping cholla cactus near my home. It was a truly a "standing in the right place at the right time" moment.
Nieves Egelkraut
Nature's best. Wish I can come and visit someday!
Janet Marie replied:
That would be awesome if you could visit the Arizona Sonoran Desert and other places too. Nieves! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet๐
Jenny Revitz Soper
Bravo on reaching 500+ views!
Janet Marie replied:
Jenny! Thank you for stopping by to Congratulate me for the 500 views graduating from the 200 Club. I really appreciate it!
Christopher James
Congratulations on reaching the 500 Views milestone....
Janet Marie replied:
Christopher! Thank you for stopping by to Congratulate me for the 500 views graduating from the 200 Club. I really appreciate it!
Dana Hardy
Congratulations on reaching 500+ views!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Dana for the Congrats on reaching 500+ views. I really appreciate it!
Facto Foto
Congratulations on reaching 500+ views!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you for stopping by to Congratulate me for reaching 500+ views. I really appreciate it!
Walter Holland
Great title and shot!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Walter for visiting and leaving such a great comment. They sing the sweetest tune. It's a great feeling when you can get it right with birds. Not initially what I was aiming for. It kept landing on everything. Stayed stilled for a moment, using my long lens. I appreciate the visit!
Ben Prepelka
Love the title !! Great detail and pose !!
Janet Marie replied:
Ben! How wonderful of you to stop by my gallery and choose to comment on this piece. I am delighted that you love the title and feel the detail and pose are great. That means a lot. Thank you so much.
Ruth Housley
Great capture of the thrasher Janet Marie!!
Janet Marie replied:
Ruth! How lovely of you to visit and share your thoughts about this. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it!
Amy E Fraser
Love this shot Janet! And your story is great! He does look a bit miffed :) Hope you are having a fabulous New Year and enjoying your desert paradise!
Janet Marie replied:
Amy! It is just so sweet of you to visit my gallery and choose to comment on some of my photography. Thank you so much for that! The curve-billed thrasher does have a stern look about it all the time, especially from a profile view. I am delighted to know that you love this shot and the story behind the photography. This wasn't easy to get, but worth all the effort. Jerry and I are having a fabulous year so far, and my desert paradise is always a pleasure, but more so in the spring and wet summer. Looking forward to that! ๐Janet
Janet Marie
Darren Towers! Thank you for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I truly appreciate it! Janet ๐
Marija Djedovic
This is amazing, image and the title :) LF
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Marija, for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment about my photography. I am glad that you like this and feel itโs amazing. I appreciate knowing that and for you also choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Julie! So sorry to hear your Art Group, "FAB VIEWS 200," has now closed. I want to thank you for the opportunity to submit this favorite of mine, bird shot, in your newly formed group, "FAB VIEWS 200" and receive the recognition of a HOMEPAGE FEATURE!" I truly appreciate it! Janet๐
Danielle R T Haney
So full of beauty is your gallery Janet~ this is just an Absolute Perfect Capture of this gorgeous bird~ and the cactus is just as amazing!!
Janet Marie replied:
Danielle! So lovely to see you visit my gallery of work. I truly appreciate it, because I know you have had a full plate. Thank you for your beautiful words expressed about this favorite of mine. Coming from you, I am humbled! I have entered it an Art Exhibition, one of ten pieces of artwork. Hugs, Janet ๐
Tsc Channa
Janet this is a wonderful shot and that title you have given is awesome . Wow . I am really thrilled viewing this photograph . L/F
Janet Marie replied:
I love these birds that grace my home, with their quirky personality and daily antics. This was a fun one, as kept trying to divert me from its nest. I am delighted to know that you are thrilled at viewing this. I always hope to evoke wonderful feelings about what I capture and share. So thank you, Tsc, for your lovely thoughts about this piece. I am glad you like it too, and have chosen it as one of your favorites. Janet ๐
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
If you have ever brushed a cholla you and your nerves will never forget it!!!!
Janet Marie replied:
I never get close to the Jumping Cholla Cactus or also called Chain Fruit, as they have toothpick size spines, also the Teddy Bear Cholla Cactus. But what falls on the ground is what gets me. And you can not pull them off with your hands. If I am in my own desert acre, I use tongs to remove them. I have had my stupid moments of wearing my flip flops. This was shot with my 300 mm lens. Now I have a new Nikon with a lens that will zoom 2000 mm. I have been poked, stuck, and filled with glochids, hair-like spines or prickles, that are barbed, from a prickly pear cactus. They are the worst. Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts. I truly appreciate the support. Janet ๐
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