
Anna's Hummingbird Sipping Nectar from Salvia Flower

by Brian Tada
Title
Anna's Hummingbird Sipping Nectar from Salvia Flower
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
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12.04.18:: THANK YOU to the buyer from San Francisco, California for purchasing a print of "Anna's Hummingbird Sipping Nectar from Salvia Flower"! May you enjoy your purchase for many years to come. God bless you abundantly!
Sale announcement: https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=c55bb197ea74fc0d0633c021ff70e16b
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While taking a walk break from errands, God sent this magnificent Love Note facing the camera, in loving memory of precious Mother Cheryl.
This female Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) hovers to take a sip of nectar from a vibrant salvia blossom along a walkway near San Francisco Bay where Mom and I would visit.
At one point, this sweet bird came within three feet of the camera lens.
Hummingbirds have the highest metabolism rate of any warm-blooded animal. They can flap their wings about 50 times per second, and their heart rate can reach in excess of 1,200 beats per minute. They have a breathing rate of 250 breathes per minute even at rest.
Because of their incredibly high metabolism, hummingbirds consume more than their weight in nectar each day, visiting hundreds of flowers daily.
This fine art image is available as a print.
Thank you for visiting my gallery. God bless you.
“Look at the birds of the air. They do not sow or reap or gather into barns; yet your Father in heaven feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” Matthew 6:26, Tree of Life Version (TLV)
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Grateful to God and thankful to the group hosts for graciously featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups::
* A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS, 12.03.18
* WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD, 12.03.18
* ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 12.09.18
* ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY, 12.09.18
* ARTS FANTASTIC WORLD, 12.10.18
* ANIMAL MANIA, 12.10.18
* POETIC POULTRY, 12.12.18
* WILDLIFE ONE A DAY, 12.30.18
* ARTIST SALON 1, 01.03.19
* ARTIST NEWS, 01.04.19
* HUMMINGBIRDS, 02.10.19
* WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY, "Showcase Artist" of the Week Award, 05.01.19
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Artwork notes::
This close-up photo was taken with natural afternoon sunlight with the sky in the background. I am so grateful to God that the lighting and elements came together "naturally" for this image.
Embedded in the top right-hand corner is the Hebrew acronym for "B'ezras Hashem" [ ב ס " ד ] meaning "with God's help". It is a reminder to me as an artist and photographer of my dependence on the Almighty, the Originator of all creativity. This is a similar acknowledgement used by great artists like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel who signed their work with the Latin phrase, "Soli Deo gloria" which means, "Glory to God alone".
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, shower curtain, throw pillow, and as greeting cards (please see ordering options on this page). All artwork in my gallery comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee through Fine Art America, and world-wide shipping is available. Images may be customized for certain products when ordering.
Thank you for your support, and please spread the word. God bless you!
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 © 2018 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved internationally. Duplication, 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 from the ordering options on this page would be greatly appreciated to support my continuing work in fine art nature photography. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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December 1st, 2018
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Bernadette Krupa
Bravo, Brian a closeup action photo "Anna's Hummingbird Sipping Nectar from Salvia Flower"! Your gallery is absolutely magnificent!! L/F

Dr Pat Gehr
Perfect timing on this exquisitely delightful capture, Brian! The hummingbird's feathered details are also apparent making this a fascinating image! L/F

Adrienne Wilson
WOW...what a wonderful capture! Excellent timing, color and clarity. Love the composition. L/F

Laurie Search
This is such a stunning capture, Brian!! Everything about it is just fantastic!! Awesome timing and beautiful color, and the light on the wings is just so gorgeous!!! I love it!!! ;)))vf

Anita Levine
Oh my gosh this is awesome. I love hummingbirds SO much they just totally fascinate me!

Hanne Lore Koehler
WOW, Brian! Fantastic action capture of this sweet little hummer and gorgeous flower! Amazing light colors and perspective! Brilliant composition! L/F/T/FB