
Palm Sunday Spring Herald

by Brian Tada
Title
Palm Sunday Spring Herald
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A male Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) makes a backyard visit in the San Francisco Bay Area on Palm Sunday, during the first evening of Spring 2016.
Hummingbirds have the unique ability of flying forward, backward, up, down, sideways and hovering. They can beat their wings up to 80 times per second and can fly an average of 30 miles per hour. They have been documented to do aerial dives of up to 60 miles per hour.
The feathers on the top of its head, which appear velvety black in this photo, turn a brilliant red when light refracts off the feathers at a certain angle (please see "December Hummer" in my hummingbird gallery).
These flying jewels remind me of the angels in heaven who are God's messengers of grace and agents of worship to the One Who made all things. Indeed, they are the image of perfection, personified in creation, in singing their praises:
"Kadosh, kadosh, kadosh
Adonai Elohei-Tzva'ot,
asher haya v'hoveh v'yavo!
Holy, holy, holy
is the Lord God of Hosts,
who was and who is
and who is to come!"
Revelation 4:8b, Tree of Life Version
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Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrators for graciously featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups::
* THE HUMMINGBIRD WHISPERER, 03.30.16
* BLACK BACKGROUND AND COLOR 1 IMAGE PER DAY, 04.02.16
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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 above). All artwork in my portfolio 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.
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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.
Photograph copyright © 2016 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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March 21st, 2016
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Comments (37)

Sharon Williams Eng
Congratulations on your selection as Artist of the Week in the Camera Art Group. Well deserved.
Brian Tada replied:
Sharon, thank you very much for the honor of your congratulations, greatly appreciated! To God be the glory!

Rachel Morrison
Jaw-dropping brilliance in one so small! Extraordinary shot of this wonder! Love how this angle is like looking down at a tropical fish in the water.

Linda Howes
This is just stunning Brian!! Excellent work! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Linda! God's creation in nature is amazing! I just click the shutter...

Debby Pueschel
Brian, this is truly beautiful! I love hummingbirds, and they truly are a gift from God! Promoting in Over 2000 Group FLTw
Brian Tada replied:
Debby, thank you so much for your kind words, like/fave and tweet, greatly appreciated!

Matt Konar
There is no chance that these beautiful amazing creatures just accidently formed ~ wonderful capture and meaningful . . .
Brian Tada replied:
Matt, thank you so much! I definitely agree... the likelihood of this happening by chance is as probable as an explosion at a pin factory and a gleaming Boeing 787 emerging as a result. Our God is truly the Master Designer of all creation!

Marian Bell
Magnificent capture, Brian! Looks like he's enjoying the freedom of flight! Beautiful! LF

Debby Pueschel
Oh my!!! Hummingbirds are my favorite! You have captures the essence of a beautiful bird! Such a blessing on a Holy Day! FLPinTw
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Debby, thank you for your lovely words on this hummer, so kind of you! It was like God sent this heavenly messenger on Easter weekend to remind me of His great love. Quite an honor to receive your visit and kind words. Love your hummingbird images! Massive blessings!

Beverly Guilliams
Brian...This is Fabulous my Friend...Gorgeous image,detail and Color........saw this in " Black Background and Color "...v./f./tweet
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Beverly, thank you so much for your kind words and visit, truly honored and blessed! Thank you very much for your gracious v/f/tweet support and sharing. God's creation is truly breathtaking...Massive blessings to you!