Female Annas Hummingbird and Salvia Flower, Side View
by Brian Tada
Title
Female Annas Hummingbird and Salvia Flower, Side View
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Before each photography session in nature, I pray and ask God for direction as to where to go and when. I am very grateful for the gentle “nudge” of His Holy Spirit on a specific day to take a walk along the path my dear Mother and I would enjoy, looking at the birds among the trees and wading for their lunch in the nearby tributary. It was on this particular walk that I was able to take several good photos of this stunning hummingbird in flight.
Pictured:: A female Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) sips nectar from a vibrant salvia blossom along a walkway near San Francisco Bay where Mom and I would visit.
God answered my prayer to be able to take a close-up photo of one of these bejeweled beauties from a side angle. At one point, this sweet bird came within three feet of the camera lens. I believe this is the very same hummingbird featured in the head-on pose in my gallery, which sold as a print.
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.
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)
God is always full of nifty surprises waiting to be discovered… if we but take time to stop and savor the moment.*
Like this female Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) seeking out nectar, the Lord wants us to seek after Him daily with all our heart. The Creator of the universe longs to have a personal relationship with each of us. We accept His invitation through prayer — conversing with our Creator daily, asking Him what is on His heart. And bringing to Him our fears, hurts, desires, and yes — our dreams and goals.
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Giving glory to God and thank-you[s to the group hosts for kindly featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups::
* WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD - A NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP, 01.09.19
* A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS, 01.10.19
* PACIFIC NORTHWEST ARTISTS, 01.10.19
* POETIC POULTRY, 01.12.19
* NEW FAA UPLOADS LIMIT ONE PER DAY, 01.31.19
Special Feature:
Peer nomination in the Camera Art Group, 05.27.22
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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 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.
* Referenced Scripture; see Jeremiah 29:13 and Matthew 7:7.
Photograph copyright © 2019 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 of an item available for order 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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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, thank you so much, it would be an honor and joy for me to pay it forward to a fellow artist! Thank you very much for all you do as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you abundantly!
Diann Fisher
Brian, this is SUCH a beautiful in-flight capture. Color and detail are beautiful!! Nominating this beautiful work with Special Features in Camera Art group. (lf)
Nicklas Gustafsson
Such an amazing, beautiful and great picture! I'm nominating this for a Special Feature in the Camera Art group.
Brian Tada replied:
Nicklas, thank you very much for the honor of your nomination, truly appreciated!
Richard Bryce and Family
Fantastic, Brian! L/F/FB Amazing Animal Art and Sharing My Friend's Art
Brian Tada replied:
Richard, thank you so much for the honor of your kind words, like/fave and Facebook promos, greatly appreciated!
Carol Japp
This is stunning Brian, what a spectacular image!!! Gorgeous colour and detail. l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Carol, thank you very much for your kind words! This hummingbird portrait was truly an answer to prayer.
Liesl Walsh
Wow such an amazing capture! I love hummingbirds! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Liesl, thank you so much for your kind words! Hummingbirds are among my favorite wildlife subjects to photograph. They truly are like flying jewels!
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow Brian what a magnificent and stunning capture!! it is such a delight to view all the fine details on the hummingbird and the lovely flowers. this image is an image of the wonders and glory of the Creator. really remarkable work. Sharing this to Facebook!! L/F/FB
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Kevin, for your kind and thoughtful commentary, greatly appreciated! Our Creator God truly performs miracles in the amazing creatures He has made!
Wildlife Fine Art
Nicely captured image ! F/L/T
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Robert, for the honor of your kind words and fave/like and tweet, greatly appreciated!
Kim Tran
Superb capture with beautiful details and colours Brian. A joy to view! l/f/pin
Brian Tada replied:
Kim, thank you so much for your lovely comments and support, truly and greatly appreciated!