
California Poppy Wonderland

by Brian Tada
Title
California Poppy Wonderland
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
The 2019 Superbloom was absolutely amazing in the hills above Antelope Valley! When I took this photo, a park ranger said this was one of the best blooming days for the Golden State flower. I saw this while in south-central California to attend meetings with Joan Hunter Ministries. The Lord’s timing is perfect!
The following narrative was posted on my personal Facebook page. It was well received, so I would like to share it here as well:
I did some research and found the color ORANGE has significant properties. It is used often as a “Call to Action” on websites.
I felt the precious Holy Spirit speaking that God wants us to SHAKE OFF the heavy coat of procrastination, and put on HIS beautiful garment of prompt action (something I am working on by His grace).
The Bible says “Behold, NOW is the day of Salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Is God imploring you to get your life right with Him? Do you have a yearning to win souls for Yeshua Jesus? Have you wanted to embark on that health journey to optimum wellness?
The King of the universe exhorts us to delay not another moment, as we are not promised tomorrow (James 4:13-14).
When we take prompt action in what we know we are called to do, it honors God.
And it is one of the greatest stress relievers, because it eliminates clutter and simplifies your life.
May the Lord richly bless you as you pray, seek His will, obey and promptly do what He has called you to do to fulfill the exciting plan, calling and destiny He has in store for you. Amen. All praise to God!
This photo is dedicated in loving memory of my precious Mother Cheryl who loved nature and instilled in me a respect for God’s creation, to be a good steward of these precious natural resources.
Of the nearly 800 photos I took of this extraordinary location and nearby hills, this is among my favorites.
God truly displays His extravagant love through the beauty of nature!
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.”
~ Psalm 24:1
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Customized link for sharing:
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Giving God the Creator the praise and glory that "California Poppy Wonderland" received the following contest award on Fine Art America:
* 2nd Place in the Greatest of All Time Wildflower Artwork Contest Sponsored by the Greatest of All Time Art Group, 09.20.22. A heart-felt THANK YOU to group administrator Dr. Debra Stewart for hosting the contest, and to those who voted. God bless you! And congratulations to the other winners!
Grateful to God and thankful to the group hosts for kindly featuring this image in the Fine Art America Group(s):
* 10 PLUS, 08.12.21
* ORANGE EUPHORIA, 08.26.21
* YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY, 08.27.21
* YOUR STORY OF ART, 09.01.21
* ABC GROUP, "I is for Intense" theme,10.13.21
* LANDSCAPE AND SEASCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY, 03.05.22
* GREATEST OF ALL TIME, 09.21.22
Special Feature:
* Peer-Nominated for a Special Feature in the CAMERA ART group, 01.26.2022. Thank you to the fellow artist who nominated this image for the honor. God bless you!
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Artwork notes:
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 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".
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Photograph copyright © 2021 Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God. This image may not be copied, photographed, downloaded, distributed, displayed online or altered without the express written permission from the photographer.
More artwork is available at: www.PropheticPortraits.net
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August 1st, 2021
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Comments (89)

Morris Finkelstein 17 Days Ago
Stunning landscape photograph of a field of wild poppies with great colors!

Hanne Lore Koehler
Congratulations, Brian, on your CALIFORNIA DREAMING ALL MEDIA contest win with this spectacular photo! L/F

Dora Stork
Just amazing artwork! L/F/voted in Landscapes more 5 views contest
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you kindly for your support, Dora! God's creation in nature is magnificent!

Dora Stork
Just stunning work. Congratulations, Brian, on your 2nd place win in the wildflower contest! LF

Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 2nd Place in the contest… GREATEST OF ALL TIME WILDFLOWER ARTWORK! Fl

Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations Brian, on your 2nd place win in the "GREATEST OF ALL TIME WILDFLOWER ARTWORK" Contest for this beautiful image! L/F

Jurgen Lorenzen
Revisiting this wonderful landscape composition, Brian, congratulations on your top finish in the GREATEST OF ALL TIME WILDFLOWER ARTWORK contest!

Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations on your WIN in the GREATEST OF ALL TIME WILDFLOWER ARTWORK CONTEST sponsored by the GREATEST of ALL TIME ART GROUP on 9/20/22!!!
Brian Tada replied:
Dr. Stewart, thank you so much for hosting your awesome contest! Truly an honor to participate and to place, with so many other outstanding works of art. Thank you for all you do as our group host extraordinaire, God bless you! And congratulations to the other contest winners!

Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Brian, on your Win in the Greatest of All Time Wildlife Artwork Contest for this beautiful photograph! Voted/L/F

Hazel Holland
Brian, voted for this magnificent capture of California poppies in the GREATEST OF ALL TIME WILDFLOWER ARTWORK contest! L/F/V