California Quail Rooster
by Brian Tada
Title
California Quail Rooster
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
While I was delivering Shaklee products to a client, a male (rooster) California quail (Callipepla californica brunnescens) approached within close range for an impromptu autumn photo op near Novato, California in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This elegant and elusive ground-dwelling member of the new world quail family is the official bird of the Golden State. At least seven subspecies of California quail have been identified and are year-round residents of low-land brush and residential areas ranging from Baja California throughout the west coast of the U.S. northward to British Columbia, Canada. They have been successfully introduced to various regions of the world, including Hawaii, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
They are very strong runners and curiously prefer ground travel over flying, although they are capable of short bursts of flight when escaping danger.
This quail made his way to the top of a ledge for a better view watching over his flock, striking a partridge-like pose. I am reminded of the quail (Coturnix vulgaris species of the ancient Holy Land) God supplied twice to the Israelites while they were in the wilderness (Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31-32; Psalm 78:26-27). This was in response to their complaints and demands for meat.
God indeed granted them their desire, so much so that each person gathered no less than 10 homers (the equivalent of 10 donkey-loads or approximately 50 U.S. bushels), as recorded in Numbers 11:32. That’s a LOT of quail!
Just as the bird in this photo climbed to a higher vantage point, the people in ancient times exalted their appetite over worship of God to the point of idolizing their desire for food.
Because of the people’s wrong motives, greed and complaining, the Lord punished them (Numbers 11:33-34).
Here is a lesson for us in the 21st Century :: It is vitally important to be aware of how and what we ask for. Setting priorities in proper perspective indeed makes a lasting difference. Our heart motives matter the most to God!
The next time we have a desire for something, may we pause and ask how this impacts our future and what God thinks, as He truly has our best interest at heart. Indeed, let us remember the Biblical, historic account of the quail, and the lessons we can learn.
Have a beautiful day, and a terrific forever!
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Giving glory to God "California Quail Rooster" won the following contest award on Fine Art America::
1st Place (tie), "Your Most Recent Birds" contest, sponsored by the Wild Birds Of The World - Photography group, 12.11.17. Thank you to group administrator William Tasker for hosting the contest and to all who voted. God bless you!
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Grateful to God and thankful to the administrators this image is featured on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups ::
* WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD, 11.27.17
* A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS, 11.27.17
* POETIC POULTRY, 11.29.17
* BIRDS OF THE WORLD, 12.11.17
* NEW FAA UPLOADS LIMIT ONE PER DAY, 01.05.18
* 1,000 VIEWS ON 1 IMAGE, 09.18.22
Special Features:
* Showcased Artist of the week, WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY group, 12.12.2017. Thank you to host Mr. Randy Rosenberger for this very special honor. God bless you! And to God the Creator of the universe be the glory and praise!
* Peer-nominated for a Special Feature in the 1,000 Views on 1 Image Group, 09.20.22. Thank you to the nominating artists and to group host, Christopher James. 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".
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Comments (86)
Mary Deal
It's a rare moment indeed to find a quail standing still long enough so you can get a shot. You must have the patience of Job.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you for your kind words, Mary! I thank God for sending this wildlife moment to photograph.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #22 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Christopher, and it would be my joy to pay it forward! God bless you, and thank you for all you do as our group host extraordinaire!
Paul Thompson
Nominating this wonderful image for a feature in the 1000 views group
Brian Tada replied:
Paul, thank you very much for the honor of your nomination, greatly appreciated!
Diana Mary Sharpton
Nominating this fabulous capure for special feature on the 1000 view group...
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you kindly, Diana, for the honor of your nomination, very much appreciated!
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Beautiful capture Brian......nominated for the special feature in the 1000 Views Group F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you kindly, Christiane, for the honor of your nomination, greatly appreciated!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Brian Tada replied:
Christopher, thank you so much for the honor of a feature in your stellar group on Fine Art America! Truly appreciate all you do as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you!
Geraldine Scull
Nominating this beautiful Quail image to the 1000 Views Group for a Special Feature ! L/T
Brian Tada replied:
Geraldine, thank you so much for the honor of your nomination, greatly appreciated!
Kathy M Krause
Brian, I just felt the need to re-visit this amazing capture of this gorgeous quail! I love the amazing feather details and the beautiful background! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you kindly for your revisit and kind words! To God our Creator be the glory!
Alida M Haslett
Brian, you patience and ability create phenomenal pictures- this gorgeous quail looks perfect! You are a gifted artist! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Alida, thank you very much for your kind words, truly appreciated! I give God, the Giver of gifts, all the praise and glory!
Kathy M Krause
Brian, what a stunning capture of this handsome quail! Wow! Unbelievable details and color in this scene! Thank God for His awesome nature! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Amen, God's creation in nature is magnificent! Thank you, Kathy, for your kind words!