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Title
December Hummer
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
For a fleeting moment, a male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) flashes its iridescent head and gorget throat feathers in the late fall afternoon sun as it hovers near a backyard feeder in the San Francisco Bay Area. This photo was taken December 1st, 2015.
Anna's hummingbird is the only hummer in North America with the male having an all-red head of feathers when the sunlight refracts off of them at just the right angle. The iridescence of hummingbirds is considered by researchers to be among the most vibrant among birds. The head and gorget feathers showing hues of red and magenta in this photo appear velvety black at other times, depending on the light and angle of the bird to the viewer.
Once confined to the coastal areas of southern California and Baja California, the range of Anna's hummingbird has greatly expanded eastward into Arizona and northward along the Pacific Coast into British Columbia, Canada, thanks to humming bird feeders and the extensive planting of exotic flowering plants along the coast and inland of North America.
Hummingbirds have the highest metabolism rate of any warm-blooded animal to fuel their incredibly rapid lifestyle. They can flap their wings about 50 times per second, making a humming sound which gives them their name. Their heart rate can reach in excess of 1,200 beats per minute and they have a breathing rate of 250 breathes per minute even at rest.
Hummingbirds fly an average speed of 25-30 MPH and can do a fast dive (as in courtship) of up to 60 MPH.
Because of their incredibly high metabolism, hummingbirds consume more than their weight in nectar each day, visiting hundreds of flowers daily.
Their long bills and tongues are specially designed to extract the sweet nectar from tubular flowers upon which they depend for survival and well-being, in addition to the insects they catch in flight or on vegetation.
The more I observe these flying jewels, the more I realize only a divine Creative Intelligence could have designed them with such deft, grace and beauty.
The passage in Job 12:7,9 puts it well:: "But now ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds of the sky and they will tell you: Which of these does not know that the hand of ADONAI has done this?" (Tree of Life Bible)
Grateful to God, and thankful to the group administrator for featuring this image on the home page of the Fine Art America group::
* A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS, 12.05.15
* 500 VIEWS ~ 1 IMAGE A DAY, 05.21.19
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.
Photograph of Anna's hummingbird copyright © 2015 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Downloading, duplicating, distributing, and/or altering this photo is prohibited.
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase would be appreciated to support my continuing work in fine art nature photography. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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December 5th, 2015
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Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Exceptional action print of this gorgeous hummer, Brian! Love the amazing feather and eye details, wing movement and the colors! Excellent composition! F/L
Williamsburg, VA - United States
I love him looking at you! What a stunning capture!! Perfectly reflecting light off the plumage, deep background color, wing speed!
Athens, at - Greece
It is impressive action photography! The capture of the eye looks of the bird is fantastic! L/F/Pinterest
Aberdeen, nj - United States
Another incredible hummer capture! Super beautiful, bird, a joy to view!!
Tuscaloosa, AL - United States
Hello Brian, visiting your Hummingbirds this morning! This Is A Great Example Of Superb Photography! L/F
Preston - United Kingdom
Superb capture Brian, such an exquisite beauty, stunning detail and colours! L/f
Charles Town, WV - United States
Oh my goodness!!!! look at the eye on this little creature!!!! Spectacular, spectacular camera work!!!!!! l/f t and p
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Lois, for your kind words and social media shares, truly appreciated!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
WOW, Brian! Fantastic! What incredible beauty! Amazing light, color and iridescence! Stunning focus! Love how the transparent wings indicate speed! Perfect capture of a perfect creature! L/F/T/FB
Brian Tada replied:
Hanne, thank you so much for your kind words and social media shares, truly appreciated! Thank you again!
East Berlin, PA - United States
Brian, simply stunning capture - love it. f/l
Brian Tada replied:
Cindy, thank you very much for your kind words and support, greatly appreciated!
Mobile, AL - United States
What a beautiful little bird, Brian! Your information about hummingbirds is very interesting, too. Don't think I've ever seen one of these, or I didn't know what kind of bird it was...very likely cuz I don't know my bird breeds at all! Beautiful capture! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Marian, for your beautifiul comment and like/fave, truly appreciated!
Harvey, ND - United States
Very nice photograph.
Brian Tada replied:
Delynn, thank you very much! It is a special honor to present God's handiwork in nature for people to enjoy.
Elkins Park, PA - United States
Brian, your hummingbird collection is absolutely stunning! The clarity with which you capture these birds is amazing and the colors are mind-blowingly beautiful! Bravo! L/F and G+!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Marla, for your beautiful words of support! I thank God for the honor of showcasing His marvelous creation.
Greenwich, CT - United States
Beautiful close up photo of a hummingbird in flight with great colors, details, timing, eye contact, perspective and composition, Brian! F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Morris, thank you for your awesome comment and like/fave! So grateful to the Creator for sending this magnificent hummer!
Newport News, VA - United States
Fantastic capture!
Brian Tada replied:
Amy, thank you! These hummers are truly amazing creatures of God's creative beauty!
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Fabulous capture with the movement of its beating wings! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you, Amy! It is so very cool seeing these incredible hummer's wings in a blur!
Raynham, MA - United States
A difficult shot, and you captured the humming bird beautifully, Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Mary Ann! It was truly a gift from God, this hummingbird coming by for a visit.
Sprague, CT - United States
Great capture, Brian! You did a nice job with getting the eye and feather detail sharp! F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Amy, so good to hear from you! Appreciate so much your very kind words and the honor of your F/L! It was a joy seeing this hummer visit the backyard. Love your hummingbird photography, it is amazing. Thank you for stopping by. Blessings!
Durbuy, Lu - Belgium
Incredibly beautiful capture Brian! Excellent shot!!! I love the movement and the colours too.....l/f/pin.......Beth
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Beth, many thanks for the honor of your visit and such kind words! Greatly appreciate your support and l/f/pin, thank you! Blessings to you!
Denton, TX - United States
Beautiful hummingbird Brian!! l/f Ruth
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Ruth, thank you so much for your beautiful comment! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and l/f on "December Hummer". God bless you!
Casale Monferrato, Al - Italy
Revisiting this fantastic capture to share, incredible focus and lovely depth, really a masterful work Brian! l/f/Tw
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Guido, many thanks for your fabulous comments and l/f/Tw support, so greatly appreciate it! Truly honored by your visit. Blessings!
Sumner, IA - United States
Outstanding capture - beautiful!!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Lori, thank you for stopping by! Greatly appreciate your beautiful words on this image. Blessings, have a great day/week!
WSD, D - Germany
lovely
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, SK Pfphotography, for your lovely comment and making this one of your favorites! Have a wonderful weekend and New Year. Blessings!
Casale Monferrato, Al - Italy
This is really fantastic Brian, I can see the movement of the wings! Great focus and magnificent vivid colors! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Guido, thanks so much for your thoughtful wonderful comments! Many thanks for the honor of your visit and l/f support. Have a great New Year and weekend!
Falmouth, Co - United Kingdom
Amazing capture. The clarity and detail are wonderful
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Terri, thank you very much for the honor of your visit and gracious compliment, so kind of you! Appreciate it greatly. Blessings, have a most wonderful New Year!
Denver, Co - United States
Be still my heart! So beautifully captured, Brian! What a blessing it is, to see and enjoy these tiny jewels of the sky, all year round! L/F!!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Angela, thank you so much for your kind words! Greatly honored and blessed by your support and encouragement. Many thanks for your gracious L/F on this image. God bless you, Happy New Year!
Pune, ma - United States
Beautiful image!! :)
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Rupesh, many thanks for your kind comment! Appreciate very much the honor of your visit. Thanks for taking the time. God bless you, Happy New Year!
Massillon, OH - United States
Wonderful up close flight capture of this little beauty. Nice colors, details and bokeh. Well done. L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Marcia, thank you very much for the honor of your visit and wonderful comments! Appreciate greatly your gracious L/F support. Blessings, have a great weekend/week!
Bluffton , SC - United States
Beauty in the air ,well done
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Kathy, thanks so much for your very kind words! I love watching these flying jewels, they are among my favorites. God bless you, have a wonderful Christmas Season and New Year!
Skopje - Macedonia
Flawless image of a lovely moment and such a great mastery, Brian ~~~ Greatly Loved & Appreciated )))
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Eva, thank you very much for your wonderful kind remarks! I give thanks to God for this flying jewel He sent to the backyard for this photo. Greatly appreciate the honor of your visit and time. Blessings, have a wonderful week!
Willowick, OH - United States
Brian, this is perfection :)
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Donna, many thanks for your most kind comment! I give God the glory and the praise for the beautiful flying jewels He has created for our enjoyment. Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit. Blessings, have a wonderful weekend!
Bluffton , SC - United States
Great shot great description, job well done ,beautiful birds
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Kathy, thank you very much for your gracious and kind comment! Indeed, hummingbirds are beautiful to behold. Thanks so much for the honor of your visit. Blessings, have a great evening/day!
South Lake Tahoe, CA - United States
Awesome catch Brian very beautiful ! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Mitch, many thanks for your kind words and l/f support! This was captured after many tries. :-) God bless you, have an awesome evening/day!
Daytona Beach, FL - United States
Such a beautiful capture of this gorgeous little bird! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Sabrina, thanks so much for your gracious and wonderful comment! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and l/f support, many thanks! God bless you, have a wonderful week!
Stockholm, Sw - Sweden
Wow, impressive capture!!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Nicklas, thank you very much for your "wow' comment, really appreciate it, and very grateful for the honor of your visit. Blessings, have a great week!
Tampa, FL - United States
Wow amazing Brian!!! I love the details and beautiful colors!!! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Marvin, many thanks for your kind and wonderful comments! Greatly honored and humbled and appreciate your L/F support, thank you! Blessings, have a wonderful week!
Thessaloniki, Ma - Greece
What a great capture of this lovely bird,Brian!!!LF
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Petra, thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comment, appreciate it greatly! Hummingbirds are becoming one of my fave subjects to photograph. God bless you, have a fabulous week!
Charlotte, NC - United States
amazing hummingbird capture Brian...Your talent rally shines though with this image..l/f/shared
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Chris, many thanks for your very kind words! I give God the glory and praise for His wondrous creation in nature. God bless you, have a super day/week!
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