Flying Jewel
by Brian Tada
Title
Flying Jewel
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) displays its iridescent feathers as it makes a winter visit in one of my first attempts at flash photography of these flying jewels.
This is the best image of the few dozen I took in two separate evening photo sessions.
These hummers do one last feeding during twilight prior to going into a nightly state of torpor, a hibernation-like condition whereby their body temperature decreases significantly and their metabolism slows to 1/15 of normal to conserve energy during the cold night.
How Pappa God cares for His creation beautifully illustrates Philippians 4:19:: "My God will fulfill every need of yours according to the riches of His glory in Messiah Yeshua." (Tree of Life Version - TLV)
Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrators for graciously featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups::
* BIRDS IN FLIGHT - 3 A DAY, 01.01.16
* POETIC POULTRY, 01.01.16
* BIRDS IN FLIGHT - 3 A DAY, 01.02.16
* A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS, 01.02.16
* BLACK BACKGROUND AND COLOR, 01.21.16
* BIRD WATCHERS, 08.21.16
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.
Photo copyright © 2015 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Downloading, duplicating, displaying online and/or altering this image 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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December 31st, 2015
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Comments (28)
Ann Horn
Glad this little hummer turned its back on you, Brian, so you could show your viewers its beautiful iridescence. f/l/tw
Brian Tada replied:
Ann, thank you so much for your beautiful comment and fave/like/Tweet promo, greatly appreciated!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Such a masterpiece, Brian. Your gallery is full of joy to the eye. :) LF
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Johanna, thanks so much for your kind and generous compliment! Truly honored and blessed! Appreciate so much your like/fave, too. God bless you abundantly!
Denise Davis
This is gorgeous Brian
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Denise, thank you so much for your kind comment on "Flying Jewel"! Always greatly appreciate the honor of your visit and support. God bless you!
Angel Jesus De la Fuente
Excellent work!!
Brian Tada replied:
Angel, thank you so much for your gracious and wonderful comment on "Flying Jewel"! Greatly appreciate the honor of your visit and support. God bless you!
Linda Howes
It really beautiful Brian! Nice work, it came out very well! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Linda, many thanks for your beautiful kind comments! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and l/f support. God bless you, have a great week!
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Brian, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Black Background and Color !
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Jeannie, thank you very much for your gracious Congratulations and kind words! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and your taking the time to view and comment. God bless you, have a great week!
Becky Lupe
Congratulations on your feature in FAA "Black Background and Color" FL
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Becky, thank you so much for your congratulatory greeting, and for the honor of featuring this image in your FAA group, "BLACK BACKGROUND AND COLOR"! Thank you also for your FL support, too! God bless you for your leadership and all you do for your amazing group. Have a great week!
Jim Fitzpatrick
Awesome and beautiful capture and processing! fv
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Jim, so good to hear from you! Many thanks for your wonderful comment and the honor of your visit and fv on this image, greatly appreciate it. God bless you, and have a Happy Blessed New Year!
Marvin Spates
Wow the colors are just like a Jewel Brian!! Very beautiful capture!!! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Marvin, thank you very much for the honor of your kind words and L/F support on this image! So greatly appreciated! Blessings to you throughout this New Year!
Denise Davis
This is amazing Brian
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Denise, many thanks for your kind words and the honor of your visit! Appreciate very much your encouragement. God bless you, have a wonderful week and New Year!
Georgia Mizuleva
Wonderful.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Georgia, for stopping by and for your wonderful comment! Appreciate greatly much the honor of your visit. Many blessings to you in 2016!
Beverly Guilliams
This is a Flying Jewell, Brian......Fabulous image, you have such a good eye.......Blessings in 2016.........v./f.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Beverly, thank you for your precious comments! Greatly appreciate the honor of your visit and v/f support. Many blessings to you throughout the New Year!
Guido Strambio
Perfect title for this marvelous capture, excellent timing and gorgeous shiny details, great work Brian! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Guido, thanks so much for your gracious comments on this image! Honored by your visit and l/f support, thank you! Abundant blessings to you throughout this New Year!
Nicklas Gustafsson
Stunning shot!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Nicklas, thank you for your wonderful remark! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and support. God bless you, have a most wonderful New Year!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Brian, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"!
Brian Tada replied:
Don, thank you so much for the honor of featuring this image in your amazing group on FAA, "A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS"! I am truly honored and blessed, and grateful to God and to you for your leadership and all you do for your group of talented artists. Have a most wonderful day and New Year!
Gabriella Weninger - David
Soooo GORGEOUS Image and so beautiful bird... and thank you for the description... Stunning shot Brian!!!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Gabriella, thank you for stopping by! Many thanks for your beautiful comment and the honor of your visit, greatly appreciate it. God bless you, have a super New Year!
Anita Faye
Thank you for sharing this one with Poetic Poultry Brian! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html?tab=overview
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Anita, thank you very much for the honor of being featured in your FAA group, POETIC POULTRY! So grateful, thank you! God bless you for your wonderful leadership and all you do for your group. Many blessings!