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Title
Poppy Superbloom 2019
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) dominate the hills at Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve near Lancaster, California during a rare superbloom in late March 2019.
A park ranger on duty informed me that the day I took this photo was when the California state flower was reaching its brief, peak bloom period at the reserve, on a warm, sunny day and little to no wind — ideal conditions for poppy photography in the high desert.
If you look closely, you will notice how small the people appear, dwarfed by the humongous hills of floral tapestry as the pathway wends its way to the top.
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 healing 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 God’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 one of my favorites.
It was a bit of a challenge composing this uncropped image in-camera in the field, as there were several bare spots from people trampling the poppies to take selfies. :-( A stark reminder for us all to stay on the designated pathways and officially marked trails so we may conserve this precious resource for years to come.
The colors and lighting are unedited, straight from the camera to show very close to how I actually saw this extraordinary landscape.
God truly displays His extravagant love through the beauty of nature!
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.”
~ Psalm 24:1
*****
Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrators for the honor of selecting this image to be featured on the home pages of the following Fine Art America groups ::
* VISIONS OF SPRING - GLANCES OF SUMMER, 06.19.19
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 06.20.19
* ORANGE EUPHORIA, 06.23.22
* ABC GROUP, L is for Lots (Plentiful) Theme, 02.03.23
* CAMERA ART, 07.08.23
*****
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 New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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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June 18th, 2019
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Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, a very belated THANK YOU for the feature in your amazing group, Camera Art! Greatly appreciate all you do as our group host extraordinaire. God bless you!
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your wonderful art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from L IS FOR LOTS (PLENTIFUL) week, NOVEMBER 21, 2022 - NOVEMBER 27, 2022. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive 2023.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you very much for the honor of a homepage feature in your amazing group! Truly appreciate your wonderful leadership and all you do hosting your group. God bless you!
East Berlin, PA - United States
Brain, amazing shot - it must have been awesome to see it in person. f/l
Bowling Green, KY - United States
Absolutely amazing capture! Marvelous work, the colors are incredible!
Lake Havasu City, AZ - United States
WOW, this is a beautiful scene. Love the California Poppies. Lovely!!
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
WOW! Impressive capture of this sensational super bloom Brian! Not even able to express how magnificent this is to look at as a photo! It's unfathomable to even think of seeing something like this in person! Awesome! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you very much for your kind and supportive comments! It was truly amazing, God's splendor on display in His creation!
Provo, Ut - United States
Massive Blessings over this Fantastic Piece..........v./f./FB
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your kind comment and promo, Beverly! I receive those blessings in Yeshua Jesus' Name. Amen!
Massillon, OH - United States
This had to be a very breathtaking site to see in person. Gorgeous image. L/F
Scottsdale, AZ - United States
My goodness! This is absolutely stunning. Talk about being there at the right time. Incredible fields and hills of beautiful nature.
Preston - United Kingdom
What a glorious sight of summer, l love these gorgeous orange poppies, do pretty! Splendid shot Brian! L/f/Pin
Vancouver, BC - Canada
Absolutely a stunning and magnificent capture of this beautifully coloured nature scene Brian!! the vastness of the scenery and the abundant of the poppies are all very awe inspiring. wonderful image!! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your kind and supportive comments, Kevin! Truly appreciated!
Mobile, AL - United States
And they just bloom on and on as far as the eye can see! Beautiful capture of this beautiful field of flowers, Brian! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Marian! It was truly an incredible experience, courtesy of our majestic Creator God!
Novi Sad, Se - Serbia
A breathtaking capture of the hills at Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve- great composition and idea Brian! F/L+Pin
Someplace, US - United States
The endless scene of poppies glowing in the field seems to lead to eternity and beyond. Wonderful my friend. I love your gallery. F/L.
Bradford, VT - United States
What a breathtaking view, beautiful photograph of mother nature's glory F/L
Baytown, TX - United States
I know exactly where this is Brian, but I have never seen it photographed so well. Wonderful!!!!
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