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Title
On Wings Of Fire
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
As I was about to go home from a photographic nature walk, God the Creator sent yet another Love Note in this sweet bird.
A female Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) decided to feast on vibrant salvia blossoms as I was reaching for my camera lens cap, ready to call it a day after photographing honeybees.
When this photo was taken, there were only 15 minutes of good light left before the sun bid adieu behind the surrounding mountains.
The glistening waters of a tributary near San Francisco Bay paint lovely background bokeh as the angle of the setting sun illuminates the bird’s furiously beating wings, setting them ablaze.
I felt the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit leading me to look up Bible verses on the topic of “fire”.
Fire can mean many things, among them passion, enthusiasm, even life itself.
One passage on “fire” that stood out is from Romans 12:11-18 in The Passion Translation which gives a very helpful teaching on living the victorious life as a follower of Yeshua Jesus.
I arranged this passage into a series of Call-to-Action points:
* “Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot!
* Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him. Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy.
* Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.
* Take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home.
* Speak blessing, not cursing, over those who reject and persecute you.
* Celebrate with those who celebrate, and weep with those who grieve.
* Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of another’s worth as you are your own.
* Don’t live with a lofty mind-set, thinking you are too important to serve others, but be willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded.
* Don’t be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all.
* Never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others.
* Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.”
Like this busy hummingbird, may we be burning hot in our pursuit of God and His way of living. That’s success!
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Giving honor to God, and grateful to the group administrators for featuring "On Wings of Fire" in the Fine Art America groups::
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 09.16.19
* WILD BIRDS OF THE WORLD, 09.16.19
* ANIMAL MANIA, 09.18.19
* ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 09.18.19
* FAA PORTRAITS - BIRDS, 09.19.19
* BIRDS IN FOCUS, 09.20.19
* ANIMALS, 09.20.19
* A BIRDING GROUP - WINGS, 09.20.19
* WILDLIFE ONE A DAY, 09.28.19
* USA PHOTOGAPHERS ONLY, 10.02.19
* ARTIST NEWS, 10.06.19
* WHAT'S NEW, 10.06.19
* ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE WILD, 10.07.19
* YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY, 10.14.19
* NEW FAA UPLOADS LIMIT ONE PER DAY, 10.16.19
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Photography notes:
This image is the result of nearly two hours of wildlife photography, waiting for the right moment… and prayer.
I hope you enjoy viewing this in-flight portrait of one of God’s amazing creatures. This art image and others in my portfolio are available as museum-quality fine art prints, framed and unframed. Please kindly see the ordering options on this page.
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 © 2019 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Downloading, duplication, distribution and/or altering of this image is prohibited.
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase of an item available for order on this page would be greatly appreciated to support my continuing art endeavors. Thank you so much. God bless you.
Additional images are available for purchase as wall prints at:
www.PropheticPortraits.net
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September 16th, 2019
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Aberdeen, nj - United States
Brian, you are amazing! Fantastic capture once again of these magical beauties!! Awesome work, brilliant gallery!!
Savannah, Ga - United States
Splendid photographic artistry. A fantastic gift of beauty & wonder indeed.
Atlanta, GA - United States
Brian stunning! Really made me smile! Fantastic timing, color and detail! L/F
Bowling Green, KY - United States
Such glorious light for the incredible beauty! Wonderful work, Brian!
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
Re-visiting this stunning hummingbird image. I love the gorgeous lighting and colors
Atlanta, GA - United States
Brian stunning light, work and details! Love the colors -just beautiful! L/F
Centennial, CO - United States
Congratulations, Brian – your stunning scene has been selected as an Honorable Mention from the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Hummingbird photo contest! It has been placed in the Special Recognition thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Brian Tada replied:
Larry, many thanks for the Honorable Mention in your stellar group on Fine Art America ~ Greatly appreciate this recognition! God bless you!
Elbert, CO - United States
Beautiful capture! Love the warm glow of light outlining this little hummer! l/f/t
Novi Sad, Se - Serbia
Fantastic colors and capture of Wings of Fire and hummingbird. So sweet and beautiful, Brain! F/L
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular capture and artwork! Fl …voted in the SHOOT THE LIGHT contest!
Bradford, VT - United States
This is so moving, such incredible light and color and to capture a hummer so meticulously is a major feat in itself, fantastic Brian. FAV++/L
San Lorenzo, CA - United States
Revisiting this stunning image, Brian!!! Such glorious light and color! I love it!!! :)))vf
Adelaide, SA - Australia
So very beautiful Brian. Your photography is outstanding and you captured the Hummingbird and fading light so well. Great Bokeh. I can understand the thrill and wonderful feeling the results gave to you. LF
Brian Tada replied:
Rita, thank you very much for your kind commentary ~ To GOD the Creator be the glory!
Preston - United Kingdom
Outstanding work Brian, the details, light and composition are amazing! L/f/Pin
Leonardtown, MD - United States
What a fantastic Love Note from God! Outstanding! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Aicy ~ God truly cares for us by sending His love notes from Heaven!
Greenville, RI - United States
I love this capture of the hummingbird in flight while sipping nectar from this beautiful flower. The blurred background is also great
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