The Sun Will Rise
by Nava Thompson
Title
The Sun Will Rise
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
(2nd place in Scripture contest 2018) A photo taken by Nava Thompson of two Cardinals in flying into the morning sunrays. The verse is Hosea 6:3. "Let us acknowledge the Lord; Let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth......................................(about the Northern Cardinal)"Relationship with humans...................................Juvenile male northern cardinal (left) at feeder with female house finchThe northern cardinal is found in residential areas throughout its range. Backyard birders attract it using feeders containing seeds, particularly sunflower seeds and safflower seeds. Although some controversy surrounds bird feeding (see bird feeder for details), an increase in backyard feeding by humans has generally been beneficial to this species. It is listed as a species of least concern by the IUCN Red List. It has an estimated global range of 5,800,000 km2 (2,200,000 sq mi) and a global population estimated to be about 100 million individuals.......................... Populations appear to remain stable and it has not reached the threshold of inclusion as a threatened species, which requires a decline of more than 30% in ten years or three generations.............. It was once prized as a pet due to its bright color and distinctive song..............In the United States, this species receives special legal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which also banned their sale as cage birds................ It is also protected by the Convention for the Protection of Migratory Birds in Canada.......................... It is illegal to take, kill, or possess northern cardinals, and violation of the law is punishable by a fine of up to US $15,000 and imprisonment of up to six months.......................In the United States, the northern cardinal is the mascot of numerous athletic teams; however, most teams portray the bird with a yellow beak and legs. In professional sports, it is the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball's National League and the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. In college athletics, it is the mascot of many schools, including the University of Louisville, the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Ball State University, Illinois State University, Lamar University, The Catholic University of America, Wesleyan University, Wheeling Jesuit University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, North Idaho College, Saint John Fisher College, and Iowa State University.....................State bird.................The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven states, more than any other species: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. It was also a candidate to become the state bird of Delaware, but lost to the blue hen of Delaware. (Wikipedia)
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September 4th, 2014
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Comments (20)
Randy Rosenberger
Hurrah! Your lovely piece of art from your portfolio of beautiful artistic pieces, has been chose to appear as a feature on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group of Fine Art America. I am proud that you have chosen to be a member of our family of friends and fine artists. You will be featured more than most groups feature works, as I change up and work on my homepage each and every day. It is an honor to have you as an active member of our group. Thanks for sharing your lovely pieces of artwork with us.
Marilyn Smith
Love the sunlight through the wings of these cardinals plus the rays in the background. Great job!! L/F
Debbie Portwood
Gorgeous capture!! Love the birds in flight as well as the amazing sunrays and bokeh!! SO BEAUTIFUL! Then what a wonderful verse as well! Fantastic work Nava! f/l/p!! :D
Beverly Guilliams
Absolutely Gorgeous, Nava Jo...........Wonderful scripture, goes perfect..............v./f.
Doug Kreuger
A beautiful message and inspirational artwork Nava! Reading your description, I was relieved to learn it is Not the Property Tax Assessor who will be showing up... You left out one important point, the sunflower seeds may attract an angry squirrel who might try taking over your porch or deck. LOL... L&F