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Gila Woodpecker on Saguaro cactus

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Posted by Mike Jones on 10/21/2009 10:18 AM

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Originally posted at: Tucson AZ Home Loan Info: Wordless Wednesday: Gila Woodpecker on Saguaro

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20 Comments on Wordless Wednesday: Gila Woodpecker on Saguaro

OCT

That's an interesting photograph. It has a more painted feel.

Is that a real woodpecker or a wooden one, Mike? It looks fake. Weird!

Great shot Mike!

Nice shot, Mike! What I don't understand though is - - - how in the heck can they sit on a cactus? OUCH! :-)

Mike

Mike,

"Be it ever so humble there is no place like home!"

Bill

It does look like a wooden woodpecker, Mike. If that is real and you caught that shot, that is amazing, Mike.

Hi Mike,

Can hardly believe he is sitting on a cactus! Amazing! He is sitting so still - he really does not look real! I agree with Jane, if he is real...you captured a great shot! Thanks for sharing!

Chris

Ha, that's funny! I was expecting to see a woodpecker on some big tree, not on a cactus. That made me laugh.

Mike, That is incredible.......it must be very difficult sitting on that! Anyway, it's a wonderful photo!

Nice artistic shot, Mike! Aren't the holes in the saguaros from woodpeckers? Seems I heard that somewhere...

Debi

Mike

Looks like the woodpecker is the king of the mountain.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Looks like a very comfortable location for him.

For the doubters... LOL

Here is one of the original photos. Please note that the post is included in the group "Photoshop Elements For Real Estate."

I lightened the photo to bring the saguaro out of the shadows, and then used the filter: Dry Brush. Brush size: 2. Brush detail: 7. Texture: 2.

The result makes the photo into a watercolor painting. It's fun, it's cheap, and you should try it.

Mike in Tucson

OCT

Very cool Mike. I guess people don't know that lots of animals hang out in the cacti around these parts.

Mike,

Taken in its natural state, this is a great photo. I am guessing that the woodpecker is sitting in a hallow that it created. :)

Steve

Steve,

Nope! She's perched on those thorns, on the other side of the saguaro.

Doreen,

Probably not, now that you mention it.

Mike in Tucson

OCT

That's one tough bird...reminds me of a few people I know. Find the hardest place to nest and make it work for you! Thanks.

OCT

Don,

Thanks for stopping by! The thorns keep the snakes away from the nest.

Mike in Tucson

NOV

I love the effect that you acheived with the brushes. Way too advanced for me, but one day, maybe. :-)

Marcia,

It's just fun to play around with Photoshop. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Mike in Tucson

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