Convergence
by Brian Tada
Title
Convergence
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photo
Description
Hundreds of convergent lady beetles (Hippodamia convergens) a.k.a. "ladybugs" gather on horsetail plants in Muir Woods National Monument near Mill Valley, California in the San Francisco Bay Area.
They migrate from the warmer Central Valley in the state to escape the heat and begin their hibernation during the cool summer months among the coastal redwoods, gathering in large numbers to conserve energy and warmth. They overwinter here before flying back next spring to complete their life cycle.
To assist with their travels, these ladybugs will reach an altitude of a mile or more in the sky to catch the wind to carry them to their destination up to 100 or more miles away.
The more I study nature, the more I realize there is a Creator who instills each of these creatures with the intuition to survive.
"ADONAI, how countless are Your works! In wisdom You made them all - the earth is full of Your creatures." Psalm 105:24, Tree of Life Bible
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Grateful to God this image garnered 3rd Place in the Fine Art America contest, "Ladybug on Leaf", 10.18.15. (Sponsoring FAA group:: ONLY LADYBUGS) Many thanks to Meeli Sonn for hosting this contest and to those who voted! Blessings!
Grateful to God and thankful to the administrator for featuring this image on the home page of the Fine Art America group::
* BUGS, BUGS AND MORE BUGS, 10.12.15
* ABC GROUP, "A Is For A Lot" theme, 02.28.22
* YOUR STORY OF ART, 03.01.22
* FINE ART AMERICA PROFESSIONALS, 03.02.22
* 10 PLUS, 03.02.22
* WILDLIFE ONE A DAY, 03.07.22
* CAMERA ART, 04.23.22
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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.
Photo copyright © 2013 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved.
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February 9th, 2015
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you so much for the honor of this feature in your awesome group! Greatly appreciate your leadership, time and dedication as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you abundantly!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the specific "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, it would be my honor and joy to pay it forward to a fellow artist! Thank you so much for your congratulations, and for all you do as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you!
Kathy M Krause
Amazing find and capture Brian! I’ve never seen so many in one place! So awesome you were blessed in seeing this crowd of lady bugs! Thank you for your description and sharing your photo! LF
Brian Tada replied:
You are very welcome, Kathy! Glad you enjoyed this image. Thanks so much for your kind comments! God bless you!
Tami Quigley
Fantastic capture Brian! Nominating for special feature in Camera Art Group! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Tami, thank you so much for the honor of your nomination in the Camera Art Group, truly appreciated!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your lovely art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the A IS For A LOT week, February 14, 2022 - February 21, 2022. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you so much for the distinct honor of a feature in your stellar group on Fine Art America, truly appreciated! Thank you very much for all you do as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you!
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