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Title
Poppy Hillside, Superbloom 2019
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) dominate one of many hills at the Antelope Poppy Reserve near Lancaster, California during a rare superbloom in late March 2019.
This photo, like all my others, was taken from an officially designated park trail, to prevent trampling of this precious resource and to conserve for future generations to enjoy.
It is uncropped and unedited, straight from the camera to show very close to how I actually saw this extraordinary landscape in person.
This reserve is in the Western Mojave Desert at the 2,600 to 3,000 foot elevation range above sea level. As I hiked higher on the hill trails, the poppies became numerous, until they blanketed the hillside as seen here.
A park ranger on duty informed me that the day I took this photo was when the California state flower was reaching its peak at the reserve, on a warm, sunny day with little to no wind — ideal conditions for poppy photography in the high desert.
The years of drought to lessen invasive weeds, combined with an unusually wet winter of well-timed rains provided the necessary ingredients for this spectacular floral display, which is considered by many to be among the best blooming seasons in several years.
I have NEVER seen so many poppies at once in my life! It was like the Master Artist Himself saw fit to take His floral paintbrush and create a living natural masterpiece of remarkable beauty.
I will be forever grateful to God that I was able to fulfill a bucket-list dream of seeing something like this while in south-central California to attend meetings with Joan Hunter Ministries. God’s timing is perfect.
This photo is dedicated in loving memory of my precious Mother Cheryl who loved nature and instilled in me a respect for the Lord's creation, to be a good steward of these precious natural resources.
Of the nearly 800 photos I took of this extraordinary place, this is among my favorites.
The Creator truly displays His extravagant love through the beauty of nature!
"For behold, the winter has past,
the rain is over, it has gone.
Blossoms appear in the land,
the time of singing has come,
and the voice of the turtle-dove
is heard in our land."
~ Song of Songs 2:11-12
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THANK YOU to the precious customer from Buffalo, New York who purchased a 12” x 8” print of "Poppy Hillside, Superbloom 2019". May you enjoy your purchase for many years to come. God bless you!
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Giving glory to God this image won the following contest awards on Fine Art America ::
3rd Place (tie) in the "Field of Flowers" contest sponsored by the Weekly Photography Challenge, 02.20.21. Thank you to group and contest host Sharon Popek for hosting the contest and to those who voted. God bless you! And, Congratulations to the other winners!
3rd Place, juried contest, "Orange Euphoria - Your Love of Orange" contest, 05.30.20. Special thank you to Rahdne Zola who hosted the contest, and congratulations to the other winners!
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Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrator(s) for graciously featuring this image on the home page(s) of the Fine Art America group(s) ::
* VISIONS OF SPRING - GLANCES OF SUMMER, 07.02.19
* NATURE LANDMARKS LANDSCAPES WILDLIFE - ONE A DAY, 07.10.19
* NEW FAA UPLOADS, LIMIT 1 PER DAY, 07.10.19
* ORANGE EUPHORIA, 05.30.20
Special Recognition:
06.20.20:: Pic(k) of the Day, Orange Euphoria Group. Thank you to group host Rahdne Zola for this selection. God bless you!
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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 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 © 2019 Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God. This image may not be copied, photographed, downloaded, distributed, displayed online or altered without the express written permission from the photographer.
More artwork is available at: www.PropheticPortraits.net
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July 1st, 2019
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular poppies composition, lighting, shading, stunning orange colors and artwork! F/L
Buffalo, NY - United States
Brian, it should come as no surprise that this magnificent photo has been pinned to the Orange Euphoria Pinterest board. Wishing you and your work much success!
Brian Tada replied:
Rahdne, thank you very much for the honor of your kind promo of this image! Greatly appreciate all you do as group host extraordinaire of your amazing group. God bless you!
Cocoa, FL - United States
A marvelous image of nature's handiwork! Must have been great to be there!
Mount Airy, MD - United States
For some reason I’m now hungry for oranges; hmmmm. Another beauty, Brian. - Mike (V/F)
Cherry Hill, NJ - United States
Congratulations on your third place win in the Field of flowers contest! It's beautiful!
Knoxville, TN - United States
Congratulations on your third place win in the Field of flowers contest sponsored by the Weekly Photography Challenge!
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
A glorious sight! Congratulations on your sale! May many more follow!
Florida - United States
A definite favorite...I mean wow...Now you have perfected this capture, Brian! So gorgeous! :) l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Catalina ~ it was truly a sight to see in person... God truly is THE magnificent Designer!
Buffalo, NY - United States
Brian, this hillside of orange magnificence is such a beautiful photograph! It's also the Orange Euphoria Pic(k) of the Day for 20JUN! Tweet!
Brian Tada replied:
Rahdne, thank you very much for this honor, truly appreciated! God bless you for all you do in support of fellow artists in your amazing group!
Fishers, IN - United States
Stunning image Brian, like Gary said, it must have been amazing in person, l/f.
Harlingen, TX - United States
Lucky you to actually get to see this scene in real-time! Beautiful image.
Someplace , US - United States
Brian, this expanse of golden California poppies is a section of paradise. So beautiful. F/L.
San Diego, CA - United States
congrats on the sale. such a wonderful display of Nature...God smiles through flowers.
East Berlin, PA - United States
Oh my goodness, Brian, this is one gorgeous shot - simply amazing. f/l
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
THANK YOU to the precious customer from Buffalo, New York who purchased a 12” x 8” print of "Poppy Hillside, Superbloom 2019". May you enjoy your purchase for many years to come. God bless you!
Independence, KS - United States
Brian, this is so beautiful! Congrats on your Orange Euphoria contest win! l/f
Cape Cod, MA - United States
Congratulations, Brian, on your top win in the contest, 'Your Love of Orange' :)) just gorgeous
Conneaut Lake, PA - United States
Fantastic work, Brian, congratulations on your top finish in the "Orange Euphoria - Your Love of Orange Contest"
Buffalo, NY - United States
Brian, Congratulations on your 3rd Place finish in the "Orange Euphoria - Your Love of Orange" contest! A well-deserved win! Fav/tweet!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Rahdne, for hosting the contest, and congratulations to the other winners! Thank you for your leadership, time, efforts and support of fellow artists. Greatly appreciated!
Jacksonville, FL - United States
Well done on your Orange Euphoria contest placement! Such a beautiful scene!
Flowood, MS - United States
This poppy super bloom was very special to me. I am blessed by your shots capturing it.
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