Thief of Sweets

Thief of Sweets by Jan Piller
  • DarkShadows

    DarkShadows

    AWESOME!

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView
  • amarica

    amarica

    Love it…what a gorgeous thief!

  • shanmclean

    shanmclean

    gorgeous capture!

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    excellent! thats a great capture

  • mwfoster

    mwfoster

    nice shot

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Wonderful shot :)

  • icesrun

    icesrun

    He really is beautiful,They can be real little thieves!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Perfect shot ! What a beautiful bird.

  • Claire  Farley

    Claire Farley

    Excellent!!!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    incredible Jan..just amazing…i love it

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    brillent shot Jan,he has been busy,beautiful detail.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Love the colours!

  • marshall calvert  IPA

    marshall calve...

    hi Jan, just amazing

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    cute cute cute!!! i love blue jays!! always wish i can see them in real life.. never seen one in real life before.. great shot!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Oh Fa! You don’t know what you’re missing! They are so beautiful and they have very powerful beaks!

  • eseffpe

    eseffpe

    haha great shot and colours!

  • Cadence Gamache

    Cadence Gamache

    AWESOME shot!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    great shot

  • karenlynda

    karenlynda

    Beautiful capture of a beautiful bird

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Jut beautiful !

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thank you Lisa!

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    T_T i wanna see them live!! i’ve always liked them when i first saw them in an encyclopedia as a kid.. hehe.. powerful beaks? what do they feed on? will they approach bird feeds? =D

  • Shell59

    Shell59

    Nice Clean shot!! Looks like alot of lens to get that?

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Shell – Canon L 70-200mm

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    This is a fantastic image. The deep rich hues and the composition is one of a kind,. Great job

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thank you Paul!

  • toby snelgrove  IPA

    toby snelgrove...

    Nice … great shallow DOF, sharp, nice moment, and nicely saturated.

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    This is one of my favorites. Did you sell any of these before? If so does John get candy for his part of the deal? LOL :)

  • Jan Piller replied

    hehehe – yah – I’ve sold a couple of these cards – I think I owe John about 64 cents or so…. hehehe – I gave his this image to put on his site too but he hasn’t done so yet – he’ll likely sell a framed print or something! hahahaha

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Wow! This is fabulous, Jan! I can’t believe that you caught him with a blue candy, no less! This really couldn’t be better! The colors detail and animation make this spectacular!

  • Jan Piller replied

    No – it’s a composite Blair – see now you’ve figured out the communication system you can get used to the “description” box hehehehehe – this is a collaboration – a composite.

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    well SEND him like some squished up candy and put a stamp on it. That’s worth 64 cents. LOL HA HA HA

  • Jan Piller replied

    I figure if he wants the 64 cents he can come and get it. hehehehe

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Okay, now I understand! I did go to John Wright’s gallery but I must have missed how this works. I’ll figure it out! Still a great collaborative effort!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Blair!!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Jan! Your posting again! Yes!
    And what a beauty this is! Love the clarity, beauty and detail.

  • lallymac

    lallymac

    Your portfolio is fantastic!

  • LaurenTaylor  Photography

    LaurenTaylor ...

    beautiful blue coloring! awesome work.

  • BlairCathcart

    BlairCathcart

    Gorgeous! :)

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Perfect!

  • Jan  Wall

    Jan Wall

    Wonderful and perfect!

  • BenYameen

    BenYameen

    Beautiful.

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks you Ben!

    Many thanks to all who commented here!

  • Luci Mahon

    Luci Mahon

    Excellent work Jan! Beautiful bird, fabulous blues!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thank you Luci!

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    One of THE BEST bluejay photos I’ve ever seen! Needs to be published!

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Awesome! Even the sweet is colour-coordinated! Amazing!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Krys!

  • amanda Rae

    amanda Rae

    i keep comeing back to look at this…stunning !!!

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    This is fantastic. A real winner. Great composition.

  • MaiaRamish

    MaiaRamish

    stunning and striking colours. beautiful results with the blue sweets

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thank you Maia!

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    STUNNING color and Beautiful Natural ART WORK WELL DONE!!!!!!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Sharon!

  • Gottography .

    Gottography .

    Great shot! This a Blue Jay?

  • Jan Piller replied

    Yes – a blue jay – we have many of them around here – they are sneaky little thieves.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Fantastic capture, and getting the berry to match the bird is a stroke of genius

  • Candyworld

    Candyworld

    How Ironic that this bluejay is holding a blue berry! Hehee! Great Capture

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks candyworld! How ironic that your name is Candyworld! hehehehe

  • Brian Haslam

    Brian Haslam

    I like the matching blue too.

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Brian!

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    wonderful sharp detail and composition

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A thief, however, a handsome one!!!!!! Beautiful, crisp blue – fabulous!!!!!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Lorilee!

  • leannasreflections

    leannasreflect...

    P E R F E C T

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Leanna! Is that the first time you’ve seen this? It was a warrior project – a collab between John and I.

  • leannasreflections

    leannasreflect...

    I thought I had seen it but didnt see a comment. Im bad about going to do a comment and something happening that I have to leave and it doesnt get done…then always think i have done it. I never thought I had attention def disorder but the more and more stuff like that happens the more and more I think I have it. haha. Have a great weekend :O)

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    wow!!! the blue just pops!

  • Jan Piller replied

    They really are that blue! They look even bluer against the backdrop of snow. Thanks for dropping by Colleen!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Wonderful x

  • Michèle  van Kasteren
  • Soxy Fleming!

    Soxy Fleming!

    this reminds me of a children’s book by Leo Leonie about these birds that eat delicious berries – except in the book the berries are red! but I think I prefer blue berries

  • Jan Piller replied

    I’m glad it brought back some memories for you Georgiana!

  • Mary Rushton

    Mary Rushton

    Incredible clarity & color – beautiful!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks again Mary! Thank you for all your kind compliments!

  • Shannon Paskaruk
  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Great “catch”, and nice ball colour selection for the model :-)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Wow, stunning.

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Bubbleblue!

  • jeffrae

    jeffrae

    What a beauty!

  • AmandaWitt

    AmandaWitt

    Beautiful blue

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Amanda!

  • Yuval Levin

    Yuval Levin

    Stunning!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thank you Yuval!

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Beautiful! Just beautiful! :)

  • Jan Piller replied

    Louise – thank you for all your kind comments! Much appreciated! Is that a baby swan in your arms in your avatar?

  • Steve  Taylor

    Steve Taylor

    One of the better berd shots I have ever seen.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Unbelievably cute!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    If it had any teeth I will say it had a sweet tooth, lol. So gorgeous the blues! WoW

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Brilliant capture!
    Sweet shot lol!

  • WINTERROSE

    WINTERROSE

    wow,,,awesome shot

  • Naleen Senevirathne

    Naleen Senevir...

    what a beautiful capture. All of your images are extreamly good. I truly enjoy all of them.

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thank you Naleen!

  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    That is a phenomenal photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Leon – come on over to my back yard – in the summer I have flocks of these birds.

  • chijude

    chijude

    Blue … so beautifully blue. Lovely capture.

  • kimbarose

    kimbarose

    Absolutely Awesome, Congrats :) :)

  • Jan Piller replied

    thank you kimbarose!

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    Hola Jan!
    My heartiest congratulations for your win in the recent Urban Wildlife challenge.
    This fantastic fine blue feathered friend is a very fine photography and a most worthy winner.
    (It got my vote!)
    But I HAVE to ask, “Was the ‘berry’ REALLY blue?” ;-)
    GB
    Dennis

  • Jan Piller replied

    haha! thanks Dennis! as you’ll see in the description – it is a collaboration with John wright – the “berry” was added. (it’s an M&M)

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    OOOO Jan!!!! Clever you, sweetie!!!!! Congratulations on your wonderful challenge WIN in Urban Wildlife !!!!!! I LOVE this one!!!! Sooooooo much!!!!! Congratz, congratz!!!!!! Happy dance time for you!!!! YEEE HAAAA!!!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... just did the full size thing … oh … wooooooohoooooo!!! WHAT DETAIL!!!!!!!!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Lois! Hey I saw my first robins this morning! whoo hoo!

  • sendao

    sendao

    superb capture!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Sendao – we have hoards of these guys in our back yard all the time so I just sit there with the camera at ready.

  • whalegeek

    whalegeek

    One of my favorites. How cooperative the blue jay was to choose a blue-hued berry. Glad to hear the robins are back where you live, too. I saw my first returning robin on Valentine’s Day although the majority have been flying back now since early March. What a joy it is to hear their burbling songs once again. Anyway, back to your jay. Thank you for posting this lovely image. I enjoy your work with light and shadow, too. Keep up the excellent work!

  • Bonnie Pelton

    Bonnie Pelton

    stunning

  • Jan Piller replied

    thanks Bonnie!

  • Andrew Trevor-Jones

    Andrew Trevor-...

    Fantastic. You have captured so much detail.

  • nyxs

    nyxs

    what a beautiful shot of a Blue Jay .. well done!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Wonderful photo! Great close-up of this blue-jay. Nice DoF.

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    ohh Jan, this is fantastic ! wonderful capture, details and colors
    an instant fav

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    perfect in every way!!

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Awesome colors and capture. Splendid details.

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    EXCELLENT!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Jan, congratulations to both you and John for an excellent image!

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    beautiful image, jan… i know he loves blue… : )

  • Emsky

    Emsky

    I love this bird! Awesome ^^

  • BigD
  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Thanks Big D! I love the new feature banner too!

  • richeb

    richeb

    Excellent!

  • Kathy Reid

    Kathy Reid

    Blue & Blue, excellent capture, amazing detail!!!

  • Arla M. Ruggles

    Arla M. Ruggles

    Outstanding work!
    Congrats on your Top Ten!

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Outstanding work, Jan, beautiful. Congratulations on the feature.

  • wayne51

    wayne51

    Magnificent.

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    Beautifully done! Beautiful photo.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Excellent capture, how did you get him to pick up that big blue thing. Congratulations on the well deserved challenge TOP 10.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Congratulations! Your work was voted the most popular entry in a First Things Group challenge.

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Congratulations on the challenge win, this is an amazing shot!

  • Jan Piller replied

    Thanks Kate!!

  • Elaine Teague

    Elaine Teague

    What a gloriously coloured bird and what a lovely sharp shot.

  • Angela Churchill

    Angela Churchill

    Hehehe… this one always makes me smile… I dunno where you come up with these ideas of yours… you’re brain is a very scary place…. lol… but.. WOW… you’re sooo creative :)

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    Great capture!

  • Trine

    Trine

    Wow! What a beautiful bird. I love the blue colour

  • nishagandhi
  • MIKEF

    MIKEF

    terrific shot!

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