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Title
Great Blue Heron Taking Flight
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photo Enhanced, Painterly, Digital Art
Description
A great blue heron (Ardea herodias) takes flight over a marsh near San Francisco Bay at sunset.
It is the largest heron in North America, with a height of up to 54 inches (138 cm) and a wingspan of up to 79 inches (201 cm). Its habitat ranges from Alaska, Canada and the Pacific coast east to Florida and south to Mexico and South America.
During the waning last moments of sunset, standing on the shoreline, it was getting cold and dark and as I was about ready to leave, I felt a Holy Spirit "nudge" in my heart:: "Stay a little longer". A few minutes later, this magnificent great blue heron took flight and flew right past me, and I am deeply grateful to God to have the opportunity to take this photo, which has been enhanced to have a painterly quality.
"Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" Matthew 6:26, Tree of Life Version (TLV)
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Grateful to God and many thanks to the administrators of the following FAA groups for featuring this image on their home pages:
* BIRD WATCHERS, 04.21.15
* ABC GROUP - B IS FOR BIRDS, 04.28.15
* WINGS, 06.03.15
* BIRDS IN FLIGHT, 06.26.15
* FOTOPAINTING, 06.27.15
* COASTAL WATER BIRDS - SHORE BIRDS, 02.22.16
* 10 PLUS, 02.23.16
* POETIC POULTRY, 07.15.16
* 500 VIEWS SHARE GROUP, 07.16.16
* 500 VIEWS - 1 IMAGE A DAY, 07.19.16
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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.
Photo copyright © Brian Tada 2014, 2015. To the glory of God. All rights reserved.
Uploaded
February 24th, 2015
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Viewed 6,163 Times - Last Visitor from Beverly Hills, CA on 03/29/2024 at 12:57 AM
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Atlanta, GA - United States
Brian what a stunning image! You really feel the power of those massive wings! Beautifully captured! L/F
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
Thank you, precious ones, for your kind remarks, likes, faves and promos on this artwork, so greatly appreciated! God bless you abundantly!
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
Thank you so much, everyone, for your beautiful comments and support! God bless each of you!
Mobile, AL - United States
Outstanding capture, Brian, of this magnificent blue heron! Just gorgeous! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Marian! Truly appreciated. God's amazing creation in nature is amazing!
Los Angeles, CA - United States
This is truly a stunning capture of this beautiful heron. Your gallery is so very impressive, a feast for the eyes! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Dr. Gehr, thank you so much for the honor of your kind words! I give God all the praise and the glory. God bless you!
Santa Clarita, CA - United States
Wonderful stop action Brian! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Jenny, thank you so much, greatly appreciate your beautiful comment and support!
Livonia, Mi - United States
A marvelous in-flight capture of this handsome blue heron, Brian. f/l/tw
Brian Tada replied:
Ann, thank you so much for your kind words, fave, like and tweet, honored and appreciative!
Santa Clarita, CA - United States
Touches my soul! L/F/PIF ABC
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you, Meryl, for your beautiful compliment, heart-felt appreciation for your support and promotion! God's blessings to you!
Pacific Northwest - United States
Magnificent capture of this beautiful heron, Brian! Excellent! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Cheryl, thank you so much for your wonderful compliment, like and fave, greatly appreciated! God bless you!
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Fantastic capture Brian! Awesome! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Kathy, for the "fantastic" and "awesome" comment with like/fave, so greatly appreciate your support, am honored! Blessings!
Greensboro, NC - United States
Fabulous inflight of this heron, Brian, perfect timing and beautiful clarity of capture, F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Sandi, for your gracious and kind words and fave/like, greatly appreciative of your support. God bless you!
Gaithersburg, Md - United States
Re-visiting this wonderful work. These large graceful birds are heavenly to watch. They are also difficult to get close to. Excellent piece! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you so much for the honor of your re-visit and kind, thoughtful and wonderful commentary with your gracious like and fave, too. So greatly appreciated. Blessings to you!
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulations on passing 500 views...........
Brian Tada replied:
Christopher, thank you for your kind Congratulatory compliment, appreciate it very much! God bless you!
Durbuy, Lu - Belgium
Congratulations ...This wonderful artwork has been featured in " 500 Views Share Group " ......L/F/Shared...........Beth
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Beth, for this honor of being featured in the "500 Views Share Group" on Fine Art America... greatly appreciated! God bless you!
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Congrats in moving up in views, Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Amy, for your kind words and encouragement, greatly appreciated! Blessings!
Cedar Hill, TX - United States
Congratulations on achieving 500+ views.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi David and Carol, thank you for the honor of your visit and kind comment, greatly appreciate it. God bless you both!
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Very nice work
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks so much, Tom, for your kind words! Really appreciate it. Thanks for stopping by. God bless you!
Fort Payne, AL - United States
Beautiful flight Brian! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Brian Tada replied:
Anita, thank you for the honor of being featured in your awesome group, POETIC POULTRY on Fine Art America, so greatly appreciate this! Many thank-you's for your outstanding leadership and all you are and do for the fine art community. Massive blessings!
Haverhill, MA - United States
Nice capture Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Betty, thank you so much for your nice comment, visit and support! Appreciate so much your encouragement! Blessings!
Fort Worth, TX - United States
congrats on reaching 500+ views!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Joan, thank you for your gracious and kind comment! So greatly appreciate your wonderful support! God bless you!
Naples, FL - United States
Congratulations Brian, your work is Featured in "Coastal Water Birds-Shore Birds"!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Don, many thanks for the distinct honor of being featured in your wonderful FAA group, "COASTAL WATER BIRDS - SHORE BIRDS"! Thank you for your leadership, time and wonderful efforts invested in your awesome birding groups on Fine Art America. God bless you!
Indio, CA - United States
Incredibly beautiful... F/L & Voted. Warm regards from the desert.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Maria, thank you so much for your precious words of encouragement! Am honored by your visit, F/L and support. Thank you! This is one of my fave topics to photograph, seeing these majestic birds in flight. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Bonita Springs, FL - United States
You did great on this Brian! I've been trying to get a good flight one. Great job--love the color.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Terri! How kind of you with your wonderful comments, thank you! This one is special to me by the way it came about. God bless you, have a most wonderful week!
Keene, NH - United States
Sometimes hard to see the blue in Blue Herons, but this shows why the name. We have a young heron here in Keene, NH who allows some photographers to approach to 10 ft as it feeds next to our small dam. f/l
Brian Tada replied:
Betsy, thank you so much for your kind and wonderful comments! They are truly a joy to behold. Thank you for the honor of your visit and f/l support. God bless you!
Gaithersburg, Md - United States
Incredible capture - just stunning Brian! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Kathy, thank you so much for your kind words and the honor of your visit! Greatly appreciate your L/F support. Thank you! Blessings!
Sayre, PA - United States
Magnificent captured, Brian. Love Great Blue Heron! F&L
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Melly, thank you very much for your kind words! I am honored that you like this image. Thank you for your F&L support! Blessings!
Denton, TX - United States
Great close up and capture Brian!! L/F Ruth
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks so much, Ruth! Greatly appreciate your generous compliment and L/F support. Have a great weekend!
Reno, NV - United States
Fabulous shot of this graceful Heron in flight Brian!...F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Donna, for your kind words! This image is truly a gift from God for sending this majestic bird right by to take its picture. Greatly appreciate your encouragement and F/L support! Blessings!
Ottawa, On - Canada
stunning in flight shot Brian
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Heather, for the honor of your visit and kind comment on this image! Greatly appreciate it, especially the "stunning" part, thank you! God bless you, have a super day/week!
Tumwater, WA - United States
Congratulations, your artwork is featured on the homepage of the FAA group FotoPainting! Liked!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Jean, for this good news and the honor of being featured on the home page of your FAA group, "FotoPainting"! Greatly appreciate the honor of your visit, kind words and like. Thanks so much for your leadership, time and effort hosting your group! God bless you!
Mill Valley, CA - United States
Thank you very much, Jan Holden, for the honor of featuring this image on the home page of your Fine Art America group, BIRDS IN FLIGHT. Greatly appreciate this, and thank you for all you do hosting your group! God bless you!
Poole, Do - United Kingdom
Wow...
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Katy, for your kind "wow" comment, greatly appreciate the honor of your visit! God bless you!
Indio, CA - United States
Stunning capture.... A "must vote" F/L and my favorite "Animal Photo" too. V
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks so much, Maria, for the honor of your visit! This majestic bird was definitely worth the wait to get its in-flight portrait. Very grateful for your most kind words and gracious F/L support. Have a great day! God bless you!
Caledon, ON - Canada
Excellent capture.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Gary, for your kind words! Am honored by your visit! Thanks again! Blessings!
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