Dinner on the Fly
by Brian Tada
Title
Dinner on the Fly
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) grabs a sip of nectar before being chased off by another hummingbird "guarding" this bush of beautiful salvia flowers glowing in the late afternoon sunlight.
This photo was taken in early November 2016 along the shoreline of Richardson Bay just north of San Francisco.
Hummingbirds are among several of my fave subjects to photograph. (Additional images may be viewed in my hummingbird gallery.) They are a challenge, however, to "capture" within the confines of a camera lens. These guys move incredibly fast!
I am astounded how intricately detailed these amazing birds are designed for superb maneuverability in flight. Hummingbirds have the unique ability of flying forward, backward, up, down, sideways and hovering. They can beat their wings up to 80 times per second and can fly an average of 30 miles per hour. They have been documented to do aerial dives of up to 60 miles per hour.
Indeed, they are but one example of the supreme majesty of creative intelligence in nature.
Revelation 4:11 comes to mind:: "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created" [Tree of Life Version (TLV)].
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Giving glory to God and heart-felt appreciation to the group administrator for graciously featuring "Dinner on the Fly" on the home page of the Fine Art America group::
* THE HUMMINGBIRD WHISPERER, 01.14.17
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Artwork notes::
This image would make an inspiring and thoughtful gift to celebrate a loved one's birthday, graduation, promotion, retirement or other milestone. Available as a museum quality canvas, metal and/or acrylic print, throw pillow, and as greeting cards (please see ordering options on this page). All artwork in my portfolio comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee on the purchase price through Fine Art America, and world-wide shipping is available. Images may be customized for certain products when ordering.
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Scripture taken from the Holy Scriptures, Tree of Life Version. Copyright © 2011, 2012, 2013 by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. Used by permission of the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. "TLV" and "Tree of Life Version" and "Tree of Life Holy Scriptures" are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark office by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society.
Photograph copyright © 2016 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved internationally. Duplicating, photographing, downloading, distributing, publishing online or in print form, and/or altering this image in any way is prohibited.
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase of an item available for order on this page would be appreciated to support my continuing work in fine art nature photography. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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Comments (34)
Jennifer Jenson
Truly spectacular capture of this beautiful Anna's! Love the colors and details! L/F
Laurie Search
This is such an incredible, gorgeous image, Brian!!! Beautiful detail and amazing light and color!!!! :)))vf
Gary F Richards
Spectacular capture, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …Voted for this piece in the PURPLE FLOWERS - ALL MEDIA contest!
Carol Japp
What a magnificent image Brian. I love all the glorious colours of nature. Beautifully captured! l/f
Bruce Bley
What a wonderful capture of this hummingbird, Brian. Love the composition, detail, and wonderful lighting. F/L/T
Brian Tada replied:
Bruce, thank you so much for your kind words and fave/like/tweet, very much appreciated!
Rachel Morrison
Sublime capture! Love the square frame and composition. What a remarkable moment of stunning beauty!
Ruth Housley
Beautiful Brian and I love to see hummingbirds in the spring and the beautiful flowers!! L/F
Meryl Goudey
Colors and action I can feel! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Meryl, thank you very much for your kind words and support, greatly appreciated!
Anita Faye
Revisiting this stunning capture, the color is so amazing, what a glorious gift of talent ;) lfp
Brian Tada replied:
Anita, thank you very much for the honor of your re-visit and kind words! To God be the glory!
Deb Halloran
Hi Brian, What a gorgeous capture with beautiful colors, amazing detail and action. Excellent photography...nicely done. v/f
Brian Tada replied:
Deb, thank you very much for the honor of your beautiful commentary, vote and fave, greatly appreciated!
Rusalka Koroleva
Amazing capture, Brian, so vibrant and full of life! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Rusalka, greatly appreciate your gracious comment, like and fave, truly honored and appreciative!
Melly Terpening
Love this hummingbird capture, Brian. FL
Brian Tada replied:
Melly, thank you very much for the honor of your compliment, fave and like, greatly appreciated!
Bruce Bley
Wonderful capture. Brian!! Love the lighting, composition, and detail. F/L/T
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Bruce, thanks a mil for your kind words, fave, like and Tweet, very much appreciated!
Sandi OReilly
Fabulous inflight capture, Brian, beautiful color and details!! F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Sandi, greatly appreciate your wonderful comments and fave/like, thank you so much!
Laurie Search
Oooh, this is so gorgeous, Brian!!! Amazing light and color!!! Wonderful dof and bokeh, too!!!! :)))vf
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Laurie, greatly appreciate your wonderful commentary and fave! Thank you so much!