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Title
Sky Artistry Over Chandler Arizona
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Dramatic cloud formations grace the sky over Chandler, Arizona in this photo taken in late October, 2013. This view is looking westward toward the Sonoran desert.
I was attending a Gospel revival tent meeting and during a break, people remarked how beautiful the sky looked. I went outside to see about the excitement, and witnessed one of the most glorious displays of celestial beauty I have ever seen. The Creator had indeed painted a stunning message of His love and grace with His heavenly paint brush.
There are several interpretations as to what these dramatic cloud formations portray. To me, it reminds me of an eagle taking flight, its wings lifted heavenward in praise to the Creator.
Embedded in the assortment of high cirrus clouds is a "sun dog" (parhelia) represented by a somewhat bright coloration visible just above the smaller tree in the bottom right center of the photo. According to Wikipedia, a sun dog is a type of halo created by light interacting with hexagonal ice crystals in the atmosphere. The crystals act as prisms, bending the light rays passing through them.
Indeed, "The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork." Psalm 19:1, NKJV
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Giving glory to God this image won the following contest award on Fine Art America::
1st Place (tie) in the contest, "Look At That", 02.10.17. Thank you to John Glass for hosting the contest and to those who voted. God bless you!
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Grateful to God and thankful to the administrators for featuring this image on the home pages of the following Fine Art America groups:
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!, 07.30.15
* SUNSETS AND SUNRISE, 07.30.15
* SUNSETS OF THE WORLD, 08.01.15
* SUNSETS SUNRISES NIGHT AND MOON SHOTS, 08.13.15
* THE 200 CLUB, 08.13.15
* SKY AND OR CLOUDS, 08.25.15
* 500 VIEWS - 1 IMAGE A DAY, 11.14.15
* 500 VIEWS SHARE GROUP, 11.26.15
* BEAUTY OF ARIZONA, 01.30.16
* ARIZONA IMAGES - FOR SALE, 06.04.16
* ARIZONA PHOTOGRAPHY, 06.07.16
* 10 PLUS, 06.15.16
* ARIZONA FINE ART, 07.09.16
* WORLD WIDE WEATHER, 12.14.16
* OUR AMAZING WEATHER, 11.07.20
* 08.12.2022: Peer Nominated Special Feature in the 1,000 Views on 1 Image Group. Thank you to my fellow artists for kindly nominating this image, and to Christopher James, our group host extraordinaire. God bless you all!
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Artwork Suggestion:: This image would look stunning ordered as a large metal print, acrylic print, tote bag, and/or greeting card, among several options listed on this page.
I have purchased a tote bag through Fine Art America with this image on it and it looks marvelous; FAA does a fabulous job with their excellent quality control and output. I carry my tote bag with me to church and conferences, and found it helps garner interest in my photography, for which I am grateful to God. I plan on ordering a larger size tote to replace grocery bags when shopping.
All artwork from my portfolio on Fine Art America/Pixels comes with a 30-day money back guarantee on the purchase price. World-wide shipping is available. Thank you for your patronage and support!
Photo copyright © 2013 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. This photo is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and may not be downloaded, duplicated, uploaded to any blog or made into a website image, or altered in any way.
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase would be appreciated to help support my work in fine art landscape sky photography. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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Gary F Richards 14 Days Ago
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… OH BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKIES - COLOR PHOTOGRAPH...! F/L
Barbara Donovan 22 Days Ago
Huntsville, AL - United States
Truely a special capture. Like Fav and voted for. Plus followed!
Alida M Haslett 24 Days Ago
Bryn Mawr, Pa - United States
Yes Brian! This is the handiwork of a most radiant Creator. Remarkable heavenly designs which I have never seen before. You were destined to see this and record the mystery for us to share. Thank you! LFV
Brian Tada replied:
You're very welcome, Alida! Indeed, our Creator's majesty revealed in nature is incredible!
Ganei Tikva, Is - Israel
Magnificent cloudy sky ! I think it is one of the most overwhelming sky photo I have ever seen.
Oxon Hill, MD - United States
What a totally eye catching scene Brian, sends one into a pleasant dream state!!
Lake Havasu City, AZ - United States
Oh my goodness...how stunning!! The cloud pattern is so beautifully captured against our brilliant blue skies. Wonderful explosion of light.
Bowling Green, KY - United States
Wow! Such a stunning image, Brian! A gorgeous capture of Heavenly Father's handiwork!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for commenting, Jennifer! Indeed, all of nature gives praise to our Creator!
Langley, BC - Canada
Magnificant! Nominating for special feature on the 1000 view group
Brian Tada replied:
Ronald, thank you very much for the honor of your nomination, greatly appreciated!
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #22 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Brian Tada replied:
Christopher, thank you so much, and it would be an honor and a joy for me to pay it forward! God bless you, and thank you for all you do as our group host extraordinaire!
Danville, KY - United States
Posting to #22 thread in 1,000 views…magnificent! …thanks so much for all you do Brian…I so appreciate your kindnesses.
Brian Tada replied:
Laurel, thank you very much for the honor of your nomination, greatly appreciated!
Piney Flats, TN - United States
Wow, this is an amazing capture, Brian! Love the movement in those clouds!
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Brian, this is a spectacular display of God's painting indeed! So glad you stepped outside to see and capture His heavenly touch in the sky! I love watching the clouds in the sky also! Just one more thing He blesses us with! Exceptional! LF
Brian Tada replied:
Kathy, thank you so much for your kind comments, truly appreciated! Our God truly paints heavenly masterpieces!
St. Louis, MO - United States
Revisiting this eye-catching, dramatic skyscape photograph, Brian! F/L
Cologne, No - Germany
Brian, I am so impressed by this magnificent scenery! The Creator and the photographer worked perfectly hand in hand! Wonderful! F
Brian Tada replied:
Andreas, thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words, greatly appreciated!
Westville, NJ - United States
Simply breathtaking beauty! How lucky we are to see it, thank you. Very well done!!!
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Re-visiting this magnificent cloudscape, Brian! Reminds me of angel wings! !L/F
ATLANTA, GA - United States
Glorious image and outstanding work, Brian! I truly enjoy your portfolio! l/f
St. Louis, MO - United States
Revisiting this magnificent skyscape photograph with dramatic clouds and a great composition! F/L
Preston - United Kingdom
Wow, such an incredible sky view and capture Brian, stunning and magnificent! L/f
Lake Havasu City, AZ - United States
Stunning capture of our Arizona sky. I love the patterns contrails leave. This is really magical.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you for your kind words, Adrienne! I think they are actually very elongated cirrus clouds that have formed these spectacular formations. Arizona truly has magnificent scenic beauty!
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Brian, what a sensational capture of these gorgeous clouds! I love clouds and am always watching for different designs! Excellent! LF
Someplace, US - United States
Sky artistry this truly is Brian. The flow of the diaphanous clouds reach to the heavens in this world of light and flow. I love it. F/L.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you, Randy, for your kind and descriptive comment on this image, truly appreciated!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding sky composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L…voted for this piece in the contest SKY!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Spectacular capture of this breathtaking sky, Brian! Fantastic movement, color and light drama in this brilliant artistic composition! L/F
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