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Title
Bee With Artichoke Bloom
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A honeybee flies over an artichoke flower in the backyard on a warm summer afternoon in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The blossom was at the very top of a tall artichoke stem over five feet above the ground, so I carefully stood high up on a ladder to get this unique perspective.
These VIPs - Very Important Pollinators - are truly a marvel to behold and a joy to watch as they go about their daily activities.
It is a reminder of how fragile the ecosystem is when you consider the fact that nearly one-third of the food grown in the U.S. is directly or indirectly pollinated by these beneficial insects. Recently, it is estimated that the number of crops planted worldwide that depend on bee pollination has increased by 300%.
Yet, each year about a third of beehives the U.S. are lost to various causes being investigated, including pesticides, diseases and parasites, flowerless landscapes and large farms growing only one kind of crop (lack of bio-diversity). Since the 1940s, the number of beehives in the U.S. has declined by one-half.
We can each do our part to reverse this steady decline and help with the recovery of these Very Important Pollinators by using safer, natural alternatives to pesticides, by planting bee-friendly flowering plants, and by encouraging friends and family to do the same.
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Giving glory to God this image won the following contest award on Fine Art America::
1st Place, Magnificent Color Contest, sponsored by the Hotel Lobby Artworks Group, 09.27.2017. Thank-you to group administrator Karen Wiles who hosted the contest and to those who voted. God bless you!
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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::
* GROOVY BUTTERFLIES, 07.03.16
* ALL NATURAL BEAUTY OF THIS WORLD, 07.04.16
* MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP, 07.05.16
* CHRISTIAN THEME ARTWORK GROUP, 07.05.16
* ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 07.05.16
* MACRO MARVELS, 07.05.16
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 07.05.16
* 10 PLUS, 07.08.16
* BUGS BUGS AND MORE BUGS, 07.08.16
* THE 200 CLUB, 08.13.16
* 500 VIEWS, 1 IMAGE A DAY, 12.13.16
* 500 VIEWS SHARE GROUP, 12.21.16
* MACRO, 03.30.17
* USA PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY, 09.01.17
* 1000 VIEWS ON 1 IMAGE, 09.03.17
* WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY, 06.22.18
* 1,000 VIEWS LIMIT 1 PER DAY, 06.16.20
* ABC GROUP, "B Is For Bugs and For Bees" theme, 08.01.21
Giving glory to God for the following Special Recognitions::
* Special Feature in the Camera Art Group, circa February 2023. Thank you to Pamela Luther, group host, and to Christopher James, nominating artist, for this Special Feature. God bless you both!
* Honorable Mention, Color Contrast photo contest, Go Take A Hike Photography Group, 06.13.20. Thank-you to group and contest host, Larry Kniskern, for this honor. God bless you!
* "Macro Photography" photo of the day on the USA Photographers group home page, 09.01.17. Thank-you to group host Judy Vincent for this honor, and for everyone’s support. 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 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 image and description copyright © 2016 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Duplication, copying, photographing, making derivative artworks, altering and or distribution is prohibited.
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase would be appreciated to support my work in fine art nature photography. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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July 2nd, 2016
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CA, CA - United States
Love this Brian. Artichoke flowers and bees are so much fun! They just GO together. We grew some a long time ago! Voted. FL
Sunset Beach, NC - United States
Brian, awesome macro image. Congrats on your feature in the Camera Art group
Western, IL - United States
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 Group. You can do that in the specific "SPECIAL FEATURES NOMINATIONS - VOL 7” discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you so much to you and to the nominating artist, Christopher James, for this honor of a Special Feature in your amazing group! God bless you both! It would be my joy to pay it forward!
Port Orange, FL - United States
Nominated this wonderful image for Special Feature in the Camera Art group.....
Wyoming, MN - United States
Spectacular!!! This is one one of my all-time Favorites!! Nicely done!! L/F
Martville, NY - United States
A wonderful capture and beautiful photograph, Brian! Amazing color and detail. It is always a pleasure to view your work! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Sarah, greatly appreciate your kind remarks! To GOD the Creator be the glory!
Savannah, Ga - United States
An amazing capture. Beautifully detailed with gorgeously contrasting hues.
CA, CA - United States
OH WOW....I don't know if I have seen this but it is incredible! Promoting in Beautiful Flowers. FLFB
Brian Tada replied:
Debby, thank you so much for your kind words and promotion of this image, greatly appreciated!
Voskresensk, Mo - Russian Federation
Great! Such a wonderful view! Perfect painting for home, office or cafe! L.F.
Morganville, NJ - United States
Outstanding macro capture ! Beautiful lighting, composition and movement of the little bee ~ L/T
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #20 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:
Thank you very much, Christopher, for your support and promo! It would be my honor to pay it forward to a fellow artist! Thank you for all you do as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you!
Danville, KY - United States
Brian, I am Nominating to 1,000 views Soecial Thread #20. Absolutely breathtaking!! Thank you for all of your kindnesses to my aesthetic!
Brian Tada replied:
You are very welcome, Laurel! Thank you so much for the honor of your nomination!
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
A terrific shot with perfect focus and beautiful colors! Congratulations on your first place contest win!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your kind words and congratulations, Kathryn! To God the Creator be the glory!
Bowling Green, KY - United States
Incredible work, Brian! Congratulations on your well deserved features and contest wins! L/F
Scottsdale, AZ - United States
Your tight focus on this bee is amazing. And luck gave you a background that makes the bee a standout. Great capture.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Mary! I thank God the Creator for providing this wonderful photo op. Blessings.
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Brian, I felt the need to visit this amazing action shot again! I just love it! Thanks to God for blessing you with such a fantastic opportunity! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you kindly for your wonderful comments! God truly blessed when He sent the Very Important Pollinator over the artichoke blossom!
Stockholm, Sw - Sweden
Revisiting this incredible shot of yours. It is so great with such sharpness, and beautiful colors!
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the B IS FOR BUGS AND IS FOR AND BEES themed week, JULY 19, 2021- JULY 28, 2021. 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 this honor of being featured in your stellar group on Fine Art America! Greatly appreciate your caring leadership, time and dedication to your marvelous group. God bless you!
Long Island, NY - United States
Revisiting this awesome image of the pollinator, as it is one of my favorites! So unique with the artichoke bloom as a background.
Wichita Falls, TX - United States
Brian, such exquisite color and detail!! Love this composition! Congratulations on all of your features! L/F
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