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Title
Adorable Intruder, Editor's Favorite, National Geographic Your Shot
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
06.27.2019 :: Giving God the glory and the honor that "Adorable Intruder" was selected as an Editor’s Favorite on National Geographic Your Shot. This is my very first EF on NGYS. Very grateful.
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"Adorable Intruder"
Photo by Brian Tada. To the glory of God.
An eastern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) with its bushy tail peers through my window while perched on a coast live oak tree (Quercus agrifolia) in the San Francisco Bay Area.
These squirrels are transplants from the eastern United States. They were brought over to the Los Angeles area as pets and eventually they escaped and/or were released into the wild.
Some of these “new” squirrels spread their territory to San Francisco, hundreds of miles north.
It is hypothesized that some even crossed the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco and continued their spread northward.
On the west coast, the eastern fox squirrels have displaced native California squirrels and are considered an “invasive species”.
A lesson to be learned:: It's a good idea to be wise stewards of God’s creation by not transporting species outside their native area.
I took this photo looking out through my bedroom window. Often, we don't have to travel far for that memorable photo. I've found the key is to slow down, and take time to observe our surroundings.
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Grateful to God and thankful to the administrators for featuring "Adorable Intruder" in the Fine Art America groups ::
* KINGDOM ANIMALIA, 09.17.19
* USA PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY, 09.17.19
* ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 09.22.19
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 09.22.19
* OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS, 09.23.19
* PURE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, 09.23.19
* ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE WILD, 10.07.19
* 1,000 VIEWS ON 1 IMAGE, 11.23.21
* 1,000 to 1,999 VIEWS LIMIT 1 PER DAY, 11.28.21
Special Feature:
Nominated by fellow artists in the 1,000 Views on 1 Image Group. Thank you so much for this honor! God bless you!
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Artwork notes::
This version of my photo (without HDR or painterly enhancements) was submitted to National Geographic Your Shot, and am grateful to God that this photo was selected as an Editor’s Favorite.
A different version with a subtle HDR and painterly effect is available:
http://propheticportraits.net/featured/adorable-intruder-painterly-version-brian-tada.html
Both versions may be ordered as museum quality fine-art prints for your home or office wall.
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".
Photo copyright Brian Tada 2019. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. This photo is not in the public domain. Downloading, duplication, distribution, photographing, and/or altering this image in any way is strictly prohibited. Please respect my copyright by not making any copies of this image. Thank you for your cooperation.
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June 28th, 2019
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Martville, NY - United States
A wonderful photograph, Brian! You captured the energy in this little squirrel so beautifully!
Winterville, NC - United States
I love your animal images, always capturing them in their natural habitat and action.
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
This is a wonderful and adorable image, I love your composition and POV here
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Adorable subject, Brian! I love how you've promoted the fox squirrel by the diminished focus of the leaves in the foreground. Wonderful capture! L/F
Crab Orchard, TN - United States
What a sweet pose. Wonderfully composed, Brian and a treat as always to visit your gallery. Blessings. L/f
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your beautiful Group Special Feature!
Morganville, NJ - United States
I am nominating this beautiful wildlife capture in the 1000 Views Group Brian ! l/f/t
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Geraldine, for your gracious nomination and promo, truly appreciated!
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #19 promotion discussion. 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:
Christopher, thank you very much for letting me know, and I would be honored to pay it forward! Thank you for your support and all you do as group host! God bless you!
Richardson, TX - United States
Nominating this fantastic capture for special feature on the 1000 view group.. T/F
Castrop-rauxel, NR - Germany
Beautiful image Brian.............nominated for the special feature in 1000 Views F/L
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/p
Brian Tada replied:
Christopher, thank you so much for the honor of a feature in your amazing group! Greatly appreciate all your valuable time and leadership as host extraordinaire. God bless you!
Scottsdale, AZ - United States
What a sweet capture. I'm loving your animals collection. The images are magnificent.
Preston - United Kingdom
Beautifully framed and captured Brian, such an adorable squirrel, looks like he's posing for you! L/f
Green Lane, PA - United States
F/L. I love these guys (most times). You really captured the inquisitive and friendly nature of squirrels:>). Beautiful shot and congratulations on your Editor's Favorite from National Geographic!
Martville, NY - United States
A wonderful photograph of this Squirrel, Brian! You have captured him so well. I love the way he is framed by foreground leaves - which create such a beautiful composition. So well done!
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Wonderful capture of this adorable squirrel, Brian! I love the blurred foreground foliage lending greater depth and focus to the "Adorable Intruder"! L/F
Mount Dora, FL - United States
Congratulations on 500 views AND the Editor's Favorite in National Geographic! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your kind words, Toni, greatly appreciated! To GOD the Creator be the glory!
Salem, VA - United States
Wow! Beautifully composed and focused ... his pose and expression are perfect too :) LF
Stockholm, Sw - Sweden
Revisiting this incredible picture of yours. Such a perfect capture with both that great expression and beautiful framing!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Nicklas, for the honor of your revisit and kind words, truly appreciated!
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