Great Egret Wings Aloft

Title

Great Egret Wings Aloft

Artist

Brian Tada

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photograph

Description

A great egret (Ardea alba) lifts its majestic wings as it takes flight over calm waters near San Francisco Bay.

These graceful birds usually tuck their necks close to their bodies when flying. This photo is unusual in that it shows the great egret's neck in an elegant relaxed "S" curve just prior to full flight mode.

Egrets were hunted almost to extinction for their feathers in the 19th century. Thanks to conservation efforts, these magnificent birds are plentiful once again, and can be seen in wetlands throughout North America and southern Europe.

Indeed, the Creator has given us great responsibility to be good stewards of wildlife for future generations to enjoy.

"You gave him dominion over the works of Your hands. You put all things under their feet: all sheep and oxen, and also beasts of the field, birds in the air, and fish in the ocean -- all passing through the paths of the seas. ADONAI our Lord, how excellent is Your Name over all the earth!" (Psalm 8:7-10, Tree of Life Version - TLV)

"Adonai, how countless are Your works! In wisdom You made them all -- the earth is full of Your creatures." (Psalm 104:24, Tree of Life Version -TLV)

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Grateful to God "Great Egret Wings Aloft" garnered the following contest award on Fine Art America::

1st Place in the "Least Viewed Pieces" Contest among 1,350 outstanding entries, 11.10.2016. Thank you to Tina Law for hosting the contest and to all who voted. God bless you!


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Artwork notes::

This same great egret is also featured in my other photos, "The Chase", "Simple Elegance" and "Great Egret Taking Flight". More photos of these majestic birds are in my egret album. Please check back periodically as additional photos are added from time to time.

The water in the background of this photo is natural and the way it was viewed when I took the picture.

This wildlife portrait would look absolutely stunning as a metal print or canvas print, two of several ordering options available above. It would make a dramatic statement and an inspiring image on a special wall in your home, office or business.

All artwork including this image comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee through Fine Art America / Pixels. World-wide shipping is available.

Thank you very much for your visit and support. God bless you, have a fabulous day and a terrific forever!

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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.

Photograph copyright © 2016 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved internationally. Duplication, photographing, downloading, distributing, publishing online or in print form, and/or altering this image in any way is prohibited without the express written permission of the artist. Rights managed licensing of this image is available; please inquire for more information.

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June 3rd, 2016

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