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by AnnaJo Vahle
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Snowy and the Seven Storks
A flock of Florida Wood Storks sat around after feeding in a near-by lake in Black Point on Merritt Island. I... more
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Snowy and the Seven Storks
A flock of Florida Wood Storks sat around after feeding in a near-by lake in Black Point on Merritt Island. I thought it a comical sight as it was the first time that I had ever seen them in that position. Their legs shot out in front of themselves. I had heard that they are sometimes called Preacherbirds because of their so-called dignified and solemn personalities. They didn't look dignified at all as they sat.
When a beautiful little snowy egret walked by them, they all stood except for one. They fluffed up their feathers and seemed miffed with the pretty interloper. One of them actually attacked the little bird! The other storks stepped between the nasty tempered stork and the egret. They did it in such a quiet dignified manner that I laughed out loud.
The yellow footed beauty stuck his chin up high and strutted over to the sitting stork, who looked like a regal king on a throne. The other storks continued to guard the little egret...
Although born in upstate New York, I grew up mostly in Nevada and California. The fabulous panoramic views of the far west inspired me to begin painting and photographing it’s beauty. I’ve lived in various areas in the states and in Europe but always had the desire to express through painting and photography. While living in the Mediterranean, I was especially influenced by the great Renaissance art and the chiaroscuro work of Caravaggio. I began with oils, worked with a wide variety of mediums but now mostly work in acrylic, oils, and photography. I studied mostly engineering in college but ended up with a degree in Technical Illustration, one in Psychology after several moves and colleges, one in Art Education. My experience as a...
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Deborah Benoit 29 Days Ago
What a fabulous painting!! I love the Wood Storks and the Snowy. I haven't been to Black Point in a long time. l/f
Hazel Holland 29 Days Ago
AnnaJo, loved the background story and voted for this beauty in the BIRDS PAINTED ONLY BY HAND contest! L/F/V
Gary F Richards
Outstanding seven sins composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary. I really appreciate your support and encouragement.
Gary F Richards
Excellent shorebird composition, lighting, shading, lovely colors and artwork! F/L voted
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary.
Gary F Richards
Hahaha! Lifts the spirit! Fl voted
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary. Glad that you laughed, too.
Alla Savinkov
Wonderful work, AnnaJo! Love it! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Alla.
Kathy Crockett
Great painting, title and story AnnaJo! Very cool to get so much information about the various species culture! I always enjoy the insights you pass along with your lovely windows into a beautiful piece of this country! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kathy. That makes me happy to hear your comment.
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your top finish in the Coastal Birds In Groups contest! voted l/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kay.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… BIRDS ON THE BEACH! F/L
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding beach bird composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest BIRDS ON THE BEACH!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary.
Dennis Baswell
wonderful wood stork composition AnnaJo
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Dennis.
Donna Kennedy
Excellent detail in this fantastic painting, great title too!!...L/T 💙
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Donna.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the BEAUTY AND THE BUZZZ BLOG SERIES - ALL MEDIA- PLE...contest!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest BEAUTY AND THE BUZZZ BLOG SERIES - ALL MEDIA- PLE...
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Gary.
Conni Schaftenaar
Great painting, AnnaJo, and I totally love your title! I also learned a lot about these wood storks reading your description! I'm also glad that painting this beautiful piece provided you with a way to stand against your disease - very inspiring! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Conni.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #8 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
I am honored to be nominated Christopher. I will do as you suggest.
Robert Bales
Very nice painting AnnaJo!! So creative by adding the egret!! v/f/t Congrats on reaching the 1000 milestone!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Robert.
Steve Karol
Congrats on reaching over a thousand views!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Steve. I am pleased.
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Christopher. I am delighted.
Shirley Sykes Bracken
This makes me smile. Nice work!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Shirley. I appreciate your comment.
Kerry Scally
What wonderful work you have. Love this one.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kerry.
Henryk Gorecki
Wonderful,moody painting,AnnaJo!Beautiful blue tones,perfect light,fantastic group of storks!)L,F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Henryk.
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by my Hands".
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, David. I am honored.
Debbie Portwood
Fantastic work AnnaJo! The little Egret looks a little worried! After all he is really outnumbered by these big guys!! :D f/l/t!! :D
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thanks so much, Debbie. He was a brave little egret.