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Title
Cars And Gulls
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Painterly Effect
Description
While on a nature walk during a cool, cloudy and breezy early March afternoon, I felt God leading me to take photos at a certain spot near Richardson Bay in Marin County, California.
The timing was perfect, as a restaurant employee tossed bread to a flock of over 70 western gulls (Larus occidentalis).
This photo was taken from across a lagoon that connects to the bay.
About a third of the flock is seen here as they take flight after they have had their fill, their wings majestically outstretched as they reach for the sky.
Curious, I went back a few days later and measured the distance between the leading car and gulls and found it was approximately 50 feet, although this painterly photograph makes the cars appear closer.
I was praying for some more red color in my photos, and the Creator of the universe answered my prayer magnificently with the red fence and two cars of red hues, which remind me of the precious blood of Yeshua Jesus shed for my sins and those of humanity for all time. My Messiah and Savior paid my debt He did not owe, so that I may go free from a debt I could not pay. That is truly profound love to the nth degree!
For each photo I post in my fine art gallery, I ask God for wisdom as to what to write in the description.
This time, I felt the Lord direct me to the hunger of the gulls ~ how they ravenously swooped in for the morsels of baked goods bestowed by a benevolent human being.
Then I thought: how much more God wants us to hunger after Yeshua Jesus, THE Bread of Life (John 6:35), and His Words of wisdom in Scripture. The book of Proverbs in the Bible exhorts us to seek after wisdom and understanding with all our heart.
It's been said wisdom and knowledge are more valuable than money. For they will teach us to fish for a lifetime rather than just eat for a day, to paraphrase a well known adage.
My humble prayer is: May this image inspire one to take to heart this important success principle from the Good Book.
Proverbs 4:5-9 gives us insight::
"Get wisdom! Get understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
Love her, and she will keep you.
Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
Exalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to 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".
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Photo copyright © 2020 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Duplication, copying and/or redistribution without permission of the photographer is prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.
Keywords: Western gull, Larus occidentalis, bird, flock, wildlife, bread, hungry, feeding, frenzy, cars, autos, scenery, landscape, outdoors, nature, Bay Area, California, CA, Mill Valley, Marin County, lawn, rocks, birds, grass, red, green, colors, colorful
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Spring, TX - United States
Brian, great capture, reminds me of the famous movie by Alfred Hitchcock! LF
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
Perfect timing! God helps us in so many ways, as long as we listen carefully and act as soon as we receive a prompting.
Morganville, NJ - United States
Congratulations on your features Brian ! Beautiful capture and composition ! L/T
Voskresensk, Mo - Russian Federation
Wonderful! A breathtaking view! Perfect picture for home, office and cafe! L. F.
Tuscaloosa, AL - United States
Brain, your photo of these gulls & cars is Superb! It's Artistic Look Is Incredible! L/F
Florida - United States
A marvelous scene so beautiful done, amazing timing with this incredible shot, Brian! Love it. l/f
Massillon, OH - United States
Great capture of this flock of seagulls in this interesting setting. Nice details and colors. L/F
Someplace , US - United States
The combination of the cars and gulls aloft is both beautiful and intriguing. Your love for God’s beautiful creation is evident in all your work. F/L.
Queen Creek, AZ - United States
Brian, I love how your followed the inspiration and got this lovely photo. And I love how the birds seem to be engulfing the cars, giving them "borrowed wings."
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you so much for your lovely and kind, poetic comments, truly appreciated!
Cincinnati, OH - United States
Wonderful! Cool capture of these busy gulls! Fun how they appear to be blocking the cars.
Cincinnati, OH - United States
Wonderful! Cool capture of these busy gulls! Fun how they appear to be blocking the cars.
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
Fantastic capture, I love the all the excitement of the gulls as well as the colors of the cars
Allentown, PA - United States
Oh my gosh Brian, amazing work! And congrats on your feature in WFS! L/F
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