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Title
Solitude
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digitally Enhanced, Digital Artwork
Description
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Sunset-tinged clouds are reflected as a great blue heron (Ardea herodias) wades in the tributary at low tide near San Francisco Bay.
This elegant avian beauty 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). Adults weigh between 4 to 8 lbs. (1.82 to 3.6 kg.). Its habitat ranges from Alaska, Canada and the Pacific coast east to Florida and south to Mexico and South America.
As I walked on a footbridge, I paused mid-span over the tributary and spotted this majestic bird standing motionless, as if waiting to have its picture taken. The bird, low tide, sunset reflections and this vantage point came together in one magnificent, breathtaking moment of peace and tranquility.
I enhanced my original photo to give it a brush-stroke texture in this digital artwork.
"ADONAI, how countless are Your works! In wisdom You made them all - the earth is full of Your creatures." Psalm 104:24, TLV
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Grateful to God this image won the following awards::
1st Place (tie) in the "Sun Contest", 04.26.16, sponsored by the "Color Wonderful Photography Group" on Fine Art America among 1,720+ outstanding artwork entries. Thank-you to Jennifer Craft for hosting this contest and to all who voted. Congratulations to the other winners, too! God bless you all!
1st Place (tie) in the "Landscape That Represents Your Inner Self" contest, 06.20.16. My thanks to Cimorene Photography for hosting this contest, and to all who voted. God bless you!
1st Place in the "Simple Yet Beautiful" contest, 03.11.22. Thank-you to Ceili Tibbitts for hosting the contest and to all who voted. Congratulations to the other winners, too! God bless you all.
1st Place among 1,465 entries in the "Reflections" contest, 06.27.22. Thank you to Daniel Baran for hosting the contest and to those who voted. God bless you! Congratulations to the other winners!
2nd Place (tie) in the "Swamp Contest", 05.11.16. Thank-you to Judit Szalanczi for hosting this contest and to all who voted. Blessings!
3rd Place (tie) among 2,101 entries in the contest, "An Easy Feeling", 05.06.15. Thank-you to Karen Wiles for hosting this contest, and to all who voted. Blessings!
3rd Place (tie) in the "Wetlands of North America" contest, 06.17.22. Thank you to Adam Gladstone for hosting the contest, and to all who voted. And congratulations to the other winners! God bless you all!
Grateful to God and thankful to the administrators for featuring this image on the home pages of the following Fine Art America groups::
* ABC GROUP - L IS FOR LONE, 07.21.15
* THE 200 CLUB, 07.29.15
* FOTOPAINTING, 11.23.15
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 01.05.16
* COASTAL WATER BIRDS - SHORE BIRDS, 01.21.16
* WILDLIFE ONE A DAY, 01.23.16
* WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY, 01.26.16
* 500 VIEWS - 1 IMAGE A DAY, 02.04.16
* BEAUTY PEACE AND SIMPLICITY OUTDOORS, 02.19.16
* 500 VIEWS SHARE GROUP, 02.22.16
* OVER 2,000 VIEWS, 01.17.20
* MINIMALIST ART, 03.15.22
* SUNRISE SUNSETS, 04.11.22
* ART DISTRICT, 10.17.22
* OVER 5,000 VIEWS, 10.27.22
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 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 © 2014 Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God. Duplication, downloading, photographing, and/or altering this image is prohibited.
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase would be appreciated to help support my work in landscape and wildlife fine art. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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February 4th, 2015
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular Solitude composition, lighting, shading, lovely colors and artwork! F/L voted
West Milton, OH - United States
Gorgeous photographic artistry and representation of solitude!!! -Tweet!
Tampa Bay, FL - United States
Stunning image, Brian. Beautiful capture, catching the mood perfectly! L/F
Ganei Tikva, Is - Israel
Brian, this photo captures perfectly the lighting, mood and the overall peaceful atmosphere. Bravo !
Brian Tada replied:
Nissim, todah rabah, many thanks for your kind and enthusiastic comments, greatly appreciated!
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations Brian your amazing artwork is being featured in Over 5000 Views:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Brian Tada replied:
Robyn, thank you so much for the kind feature in your awesome group, this is truly appreciated! Thank you very much for all you do as our group host extraordinaire. May God specially bless you!
Richardson, TX - United States
Nominating this fabulous capture for special feature on the art district group...
Cape Town, We - South Africa
I love the romantic mood and reflection in this excellent capture and work, Brian!
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Great find and composition, Brian! love the reflected colors in the water and also the shadow of the heron! Good eye! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you very much for your kind comments ~ to God the Creator be the glory!
San Antonio, TX - United States
So much Depth in this Image , movement in the water, the stillness in this image The reflections the sun setting It maybe Sollitude but there so much Art here! LFFT
Brian Tada replied:
Victoria, thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments! Greatly appreciated.
Willcox, AZ - United States
Brian, this is such a beautiful photo. Point of view and lighting are wonderful.
Dorset - United Kingdom
Beautifully captured and so serene....congrats on a well deserved win in the Reflections Contest. Wendy
Sunset Beach, NC - United States
Brian, Congratulations on your first place win with this gorgeous image.
Lake Havasu City, AZ - United States
Congratulations Brian...I voted for your beautiful capture of the Heron Reflection.
Louisville, CO - United States
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Reflections contest, Brian! Gorgeous sky reflection on the water and that heron just makes it perfect!
Wall Township, Ne - United States
Congratulations, Brian! You were awarded First Place in the Reflections Contest with your amazing work, "Solitude."
Brian Tada replied:
Daniel, thank you so much for your kind words, and very grateful for your hosting the contest! God bless you! And congratulations to the other winners!
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Brian, on your 1st Place Win in the Reflections Contest for this beautiful photograph! Well deserved. Voted.
Zeeland, MI - United States
congrats, Brian, on your 1st place win in the Reflections contest! voted
Lake Havasu City, AZ - United States
Wonderful image of my favorite birds. Beautiful reflection and sky. Voted!!
Ridgefield, WA - United States
Congratulations Brian, on your 3rd place tie win in the "WETLANDS OF NORTH AMERICA" Contest for this beautiful image!
Morganville, NJ - United States
Wow, love the colors, detail, and reflections in this outstanding work! f/t
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Brian, on your Win in the Wetlands of North America Contest for this beautiful photograph! Well deserved. Voted.
Maitland, FL - United States
Brian, congratulations on your top finish in the WETLANDS OF NORTH AMERICA contest!
Harlingen, TX - United States
So beautiful. I love the elegance of nature at its best. Great capture.
East Berlin, PA - United States
Brian, great shot with beautiful processing and I like your POV. f/l
Cape Town, We - South Africa
Brilliant capture, Brian! Magnificent light reflections! Perfect title!!!
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