“The door’s always open” certainly applies to this residence. The door to the home of this gilded flicker woodpecker, though, might not seem friendly to most, guarded as it is by the long spines of the saguaro cactus. This particular cactus doesn’t appear particularly happy with the occupancy or perhaps it’s just seen something shocking. Whatever it is, the home owner seems quite unfazed.
To view more doors, click on the link to Norm’s “Thursday Doors” challenge, (today’s link highlighted.) You’ll find the link to his blog here.
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Reblogged this on My Choice and commented:
If you look well see than also the second ‘face’. See it???
Thanks for the reblog, Herman. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
janet
What a wonderful find Janet, not only for the beautiful bird but also the incredibly expressive cactus! A very special home indeed!
I broke into a smile as soon as I saw this, Jane, as it was just so perfect. Thank goodness I had my Nikon with me, as it enlarged better than a photo from my phone would have.
janet
Definitely a goodie Janet! n:)
That’s a fun picture. Great choice for Doors!
Glad you like it, Dan. It really IS something that brings a smile to your face, isn’t it?
janet
What an interesting door and handsome resident. 🙂
🙂 I thought so, too, Judy. And rather unusual as well.
janet
Cute little guy. Very original Janet – well done 🙂
Thanks, Norm. Glad you enjoyed the open house. 🙂
Wonderful entry! And it would fit perfectly to the challenge of Rosenruthie: I see faces: http://rosenruthie.de/2015/11/01/i-see-faces-41/
Thanks, I’ll take a look at it.
janet
That just might be my favorite cactus door ever, because it’s certainly the first I’ve seen! It looks like the bird put a mouth on the cactus’s face! Great photo!
I know, Joey, it’s so much fun! It made me happy just to see it but to be able to get a photo and share it was even better.
janet
What a great shot, love the humour.
Thanks for the joyful image…
Perfect! 🙂
A tree man with a flicker for a tongue. Great!
Oh, how cute is that. Great photograph, well done.
How delightful!
I just love it!
Thanks, Geert. I’m glad!
janet
Reblogged this on WitchWithaView and commented:
I just love it!
incredible and imaginative interpretation of “door”.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
janet
This is absolutely fantastic!
Thanks so much! I’m really happy that everyone like the shot as well as I did. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime shots, I think.
janet
What an unexpected, delightful find! Like a satisfying plot twist in a novel, that definitely not what I thought I would see as the photo slowly loaded. Definitely put a smile on my face. 🙂
I’m always glad to be able to put a smile on someone’s face, Hannah.
janet
unbelievable! I have never seen a cactus hosting birds and this one is amazingly ‘decorated’ – looks like a face of owl. what a find!
Klara, these cacti, the saguaro, seems to host lots of birds. My parents live in Arizona, so I see quite a few cacti bird houses when I’m there. But this one was special. I love the “face” on the cacti as well as the bird peeking out.
janet
A great find!!
I’ve always enjoyed the “face” on the cactus, but to see the bird looking out was great.
janet