Dance of the Migration

mwfoster, 3 months ago

Great shot I like the birds in the forground.

Angela Stewart, 3 months ago

Fabulous capture and silhouettes…I love the composition of this!

Dennis Jones -..., 3 months ago

I guess they like your corn….

Craig Mitchell, 3 months ago

Very cool, a bit spooky.

Patricia L. Ba..., 3 months ago

Way cool, Jan. This could be adapted to a Tee.

Matt Mawson, 3 months ago

What a great composition! Love the busy background and the strong pattern in the foreground.

RLHall, 3 months ago

Awesome shot, Jan! Very cool – I love the title too :-)

bertspix, 3 months ago

yes indeed…it’s a beauty…well composed and…and…and well composed…Bert

Lisa Kenny, 3 months ago

Fantastic Jan….. very cool !

Karen Cook, 3 months ago

Great perspective and I like the line of birds in the foreground then the craziness created by all the birds in the sky!

dawndavies, 3 months ago

stunning shot, love how they are so evenly spaced wonderful

Maxhamish, 3 months ago

That is stunning…..

dinghysailor1, 3 months ago

incredible!

Per Einar Gunn..., 3 months ago

Stunning, Excellent compo, silhuettes and light…love it!

felixx, 3 months ago

Fantastic Jan! What a striking image!

KathO, 3 months ago

feels very threatening! great shot

Von McKnelly, 3 months ago

I had speaks with Al (long distance) and he would like very much to have his birds back.
Killer shot Jan…super art work.

Jan Piller in reply to Von McKnelly’s comment, 3 months ago

Sorry Von – Ms. Hedron says I can keep them and BBQ them up for dinner…...

Von McKnelly, 3 months ago

Oven bake at 350 for 25 min. with a side of asparagus, white wine, I’ll be there by 7.

Irene Burdell, 3 months ago

Great capture , although a little scary when you see them enmass like that .

Jan Piller in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Irene! Didn’t mean to scare you! hahahaha

Thanks very much to everybody else that commented too!

EdgeOfReality, 3 months ago

An excellent capture and I agree that it does look a little spooky.

Lizzie Keitel, 3 months ago

awesome composition!

jerry alcantara, 3 months ago

incredible.what a shot,once in a lifetime!

jerry alcantara, 3 months ago

incredible.what a shot,once in a lifetime!

david malcolmson, 3 months ago

This is a wonderful image, and a tribute to your powers of observation. The composition is so well-balanced and the profusion of birds is so exhilarating. A silhouette to die for!

Jan Piller in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Jerry – it’s three shots stitched…

Imber, 3 months ago

Very clear picture. Nice job!!!

Sharon Hammond, 3 months ago

Simply sensational.

Matt Mawson, 3 months ago

Congratulations on getting this through the onexposure screening process, Jan. We’re neighbours in the “Latest additions first” thumbnail page :-)

Jan Piller in reply to Matt Mawson’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Matt! It’s Glad you’re putting your autos in too! I love those shots!

Jan Piller in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Sharon!

kcranmer, 3 months ago

Oh and I own that movie, hehe…awesome work Jan!

Jan Piller in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Kellie! Maybe you’ll be watching it tonight then.. I saw it again for the first time in years about a month ago. Not a bad movie for it’s time!

Ken Mucke, 3 months ago

OMG…this is so good…I am a huge Hitchcock fan and this is so true…amazing shot

Jan Piller in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Ken – glad you enjoyed it!

Mel Brackstone, 3 months ago

Ahhh….thought I’d seen this before! Great capture!

Jan Piller in reply to Mel Brackstone’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Mel!

PNFdeb, 3 months ago

fun fun

pentangled, 3 months ago

Just wow! Brilliant capture! :o)

Jan Piller in reply to pentangled’s comment, 3 months ago

thank you pentangled! it was amazing to watch that huge flock. They moved through the sky like they wee one entity. I’m not sure how they manage not to fly into eachother!

justlinda, 3 months ago

Great work, love the curved fence in the forground.

rosedew, 3 months ago

Great image!

Cathleen Taraw..., 3 months ago

Fantastic! Even better.

GlennRoger, 3 months ago

I think anyone would feel intimidated under that lot. Great shot Jan.

BillyLee, 3 months ago

Are you kidding me, this is a photograph! WOW, its amazing, great, fantastic, love it a thousand times….you are a talented lady thats for sure. Congratulations you have a huge winner here, I hope you get some prizes for it. It wouldn’t surprise me one little bit.

BillyLee, 3 months ago

I’m back, this is one of the best photographs I have seen on the bubble. My all time favorite ever. At some point I will buy this one in my next order. Billy

GINGER BARRITT, 3 months ago

Incredible! So different.

Jan Piller in reply to GINGER BARRITT’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Ginger!

Jan Piller in reply to GlennRoger’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Glenn! – 3 shots stitched!

Jan Piller in reply to rosedew’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Rosedew! You’ve got some pretty nice stuff yourself – had a quick look – the Dunes is beautiful!

Zaldy Infante, 3 months ago

brilliant

Jan Piller in reply to Zaldy Infante’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Zaldy! I like your profile! I love harmonious clutter! I love your leapfrog too!

Alistair Wilson, 3 months ago

oh that’s awesome great title! really does remind me of the birds!

Jan Piller in reply to Alistair Wilson’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Alistair!

Léa Séguin, 3 months ago

Wow… freaky. And PERFECT title! This really is an amazing shot…

Ellen, 3 months ago

Excellent!

lance leopold, 3 months ago

Amazing!!!! well done,Jan!

KEITH R. WILL..., 3 months ago

you’ll always find black birds in my art

KEITH R. WILL..., 3 months ago

i forgot to say how much i like this picture

Jan Piller in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you! Thank you very much for all of your comments on my images!

andykazie, 3 months ago

Awesome shot, nice work!

Ann Garrett, 3 months ago

Excellent

Antanas, 3 months ago

excellent

Jen Arthur, 3 months ago

Wow—what a fantastic shot!

Keeli, 3 months ago

Great work here Jan! What an impact!

Jan Piller in reply to Keeli’s comment, 3 months ago

thanks Keeli – I wrote a poem to go with it so that’s why I was asking you the questions earlier!

Keeli, 3 months ago

Oh, where is the poem? Are you familiar with my group? Lyrical Visions?

Lou Green, 3 months ago

this is just fab

Jan Piller in reply to Lou Green’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Lou! Glad you like it!

Theodore Jones, 3 months ago

This is brilliant. You have such an eye. Love it.

Elizabeth Duncan, 3 months ago

Great image!

Jan Piller in reply to Theodore Jones’s comment, 3 months ago

thank youTheodore!

ragman, 3 months ago

an excellent art visual and The Migration – A Dance excellent to accompany it

Jan Piller in reply to ragman’s comment, 3 months ago

Many thanks Ragman!

ragman, 3 months ago

it really has engaging impact

Aphoto4You IPA, 3 months ago

where was i and 100 kids around to scare these birds….dont u just ove when kids start running and chasing wildlife ust when u have your camera ready to shoot and u see none…
hheheehhehhe i am talkative tonight…lol….this is fabulous lined up cool work

Matt Richardson, 3 months ago

Incredible work! Very impressive!

Julie Langford, 3 months ago

Love this – its simplicity is awesome but it has so much impact – Well done

Jan Piller in reply to Julie Langford’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Julie!! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Much appreciated!

Julie Langford, 3 months ago

LOL – no worries Jan – I am way way behind – its going to take me a year to catch up LOL

Jan Piller in reply to Julie Langford’s comment, 3 months ago

Oh I hear ya!! But you’re so busy here on the bubble! That’s a good thing and it’s greatly appreciated so I’m even more thankful that you’ve taken the time!

John Brotheridge, 3 months ago

Excellent composition another great B&W capture. Have you been watching Alfred Hitchcock?

Jan Piller in reply to John Brotheridge’s comment, 3 months ago

hehe Thanks John – Actually if you had seen this image a few days ago it would have another title Hitchcock Revisited. I changed the tile and wrote a poem for it. I have it in another gallery where it is still named Hitchcock Revisted. thanks for all your nice comments on my images!

John Brotheridge, 3 months ago

There you go eh? Great minds think alike.

Zoltan Madacsi, 3 months ago

Great capture Jan!
I like the composition, well done !

jesika, 3 months ago

An amazing shot.
Scientists have determined that each bird watches the seven in front. The wonders of science!!!!!!!!!!!
j

Jan Piller in reply to Zoltan Madacsi’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Zoltan!

Jan Piller in reply to jesika’s comment, 3 months ago

Really?? that is so cool! Thanks for the info Jesika! And for the compliment!

Jan Piller in reply to jesika’s comment, 3 months ago

okay – how did they determine that exactly???? hahaha

Lucindawind, 3 months ago

love it ~

Jan Piller in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Elaine! for all your comments! It’s raining here today – hoepfull long enough to get rid of the last of the snow!

Sean Farragher, 3 months ago

brilliant capture

Dave Warren, 3 months ago

Well captured Jan

Jan Piller in reply to Dave Warren’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Dave!

budrfli, 3 months ago

wonderful!

billyboy, 3 months ago

Jan, this is so beautifully composed. I`m not surprised it took me ages to scroll down to the end of the praises on this. Beautiful work!

Jan Piller in reply to billyboy’s comment, 3 months ago

thank you billyboy!

David Parkin, 2 months ago

Congratulations Jan, you have taken a brilliant photograph.

Jan Piller in reply to David Parkin’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks David – it’s three photos alltogether. I was squished in between two houses and couldn’t get all the birds lined up on the fence because I was two close and couldn’t back up.

David Parkin, 2 months ago

You done a good job Jan, the finished article looks excellent.

Mia1, 2 months ago

This is Stunning. Wow. Beautiful

Mia1, 2 months ago

This is Stunning. Wow. Beautiful

Jan Piller in reply to Mia1’s comment, 2 months ago

thank you Mia!

Peter Zentjens, 2 months ago

Ow, what a capture Jan! Birds has come alive.
Such a brilliant composition with the curved fence in the foreground. It all just “fits” together.

Jan Piller in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment, 2 months ago

thanks Peter!

Linda Mathews, 2 months ago

This is awesome!

Jan Piller in reply to Linda Mathews’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Linda!

Jennifer Woodward, 2 months ago

Wonderful capture – very well done! :-)

Jan Piller in reply to Jennifer Woodward’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks you Jennifer!

Rosina Lamberti, 2 months ago

That is stunning…..

Steven Sandner, 2 months ago

Great work, love the mood and framing in this image, awesome perspective! Great work!

Jan Piller in reply to Steven Sandner’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Steven!

Lucindawind, 2 months ago

wow thats a lot of birds ! great shot

Jan Piller in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks – yup – they come and go twice a year in flocks like this!

Kenart, 2 months ago

Excellent composition.

Judith Oppenhe..., 2 months ago

how did i miss this?! its brilliant!

Jan Piller in reply to Judith Oppenheimer’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Judith – I rotate my gallery every so often so it doesn’t get boring. Glad you like it!

Paul Vanzella, 2 months ago

extremely well designed shot… well done jan!

Jan Piller in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Paul!

BethBernier, 2 months ago

This is just too awesome for words Jan!!!!!!!

Jan Piller in reply to BethBernier’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Beth – thanks for taking the time to stop and comment – most appreciated!

cbradley, 2 months ago

Great image and idea

marlaakajake, 2 months ago

This is now my favortie after the trees! Great shot!!!!!

Jan Piller in reply to marlaakajake’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Marlaakajake!

Jonicool, 2 months ago

amazing work!!

Jan Piller in reply to Jonicool’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Jonicool! I’m honoured – your work is amazing too!

Karin Taylor, 2 months ago

i think you have an incredible gift Jan!

Rich Gale, 2 months ago

Wonderufl Jan great capture.
Rich.

Jan Piller in reply to Rich Gale’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Rich!!

Angela Churchill, 2 months ago

Wow…. you’re brave. Great shot.

Jan Piller in reply to Angela Churchill’s comment, 2 months ago

hahahahahahaha!!!!! You would have freaked out if you could have heard them too!

Angela Churchill, 2 months ago

HAHAHAHA! As long as I can have an umbrella… I’ll be okay :P Hey… did I ever tell you about that time I went for coffee with Steve? There were TONS of birds around… lol… he just laughed and laughed at me…. lol

Jan Piller in reply to Angela Churchill’s comment, 2 months ago

yah – I remember that but I still haven’t seen you do your pidgeon imitation!

Angela Churchill, 2 months ago

HAHAHHA! I had forgotten about that! It’s just a look really. Hey… I have to practice my portraits…. maybe I’ll show you sooner than you think… lol

Roddy Atkinson, 2 months ago

Brilliant composition, excellent photo!

Jan Piller in reply to Roddy Atkinson’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Roddy – wow – thanks for all the comments!!

Neil Johnson, 2 months ago

Great shot! I really like how there’s one bird for each post. This is really an amazing shot! Well done Jan! And thxs for the comment on my photo!

Jan Piller in reply to Neil Johnson’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Neil! I love your “Beyond” Too! fantastic shot!

keleka656, 2 months ago

I just love the way you composed this. The foreground actually looks like a “bird stage”. And what a catch with all those “actors” in the background. Fantastic image Jan.

SylviaHardy, 2 months ago

I always wanted to photograph a large flock of birds. Lol, my pigeons in comparrison are tame to what you’ve captured here Jan! This is beautiful!

SylviaHardy, 2 months ago

I always wanted to photograph a large flock of birds. Lol, my pigeons in comparrison are tame to what you’ve captured here Jan! This is beautiful!

geoff curtis, 2 months ago

Really like this shot….very different….very effective.

Jan Piller in reply to SylviaHardy’s comment, 2 months ago

hahaha thanks Sylvia! Twice a year we get these guys! Coming and going again.

Jan Piller in reply to geoff curtis’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Geoff!

andreasphoto, 2 months ago

cool assembly

Jan Piller in reply to andreasphoto’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Andreas!

jiashu xu, 2 months ago

Great shot !

Jan Piller in reply to jiashu xu’s comment, 2 months ago

thank you jiashu!

Erin Lyall, 2 months ago

This is such a great capture, really well done!

Jan Piller in reply to Erin Lyall’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Erin!

Steven Sandner, 2 months ago

Beautiful, original work! love it!

Jan Piller in reply to Steven Sandner’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Steven!

NadiaTurner, 2 months ago

Wow, really love this one!

Jan Piller in reply to NadiaTurner’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks! hahaha – it didn’t win! hahahaha

AnaCBStudio, about 1 month ago

Excellent capture…the silhouettes are just perfect

Periwinkle, about 1 month ago

Oh…so brilliant!! makes a wonderful piece of artwork! Well done!

Jan Piller in reply to Periwinkle’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks Periwinkle! This one is my husband’s favorite.

RavenSoul, about 1 month ago

This is GREAT!

Peter Zentjens, about 1 month ago

I already told you I like this a lot a month ago, but I just wanted to “celebrate” that it got featured with you! Congrats!

velveteagle, about 1 month ago

A very powerful shot for nature.. Well done to say the least..

ltruskett, about 1 month ago

Good imagination at work here…........nice in B/W.

dinghysailor1, about 1 month ago

featured! and the list of comments says it all! wel ldone jan!

Ciorstaidh, about 1 month ago

Wow! What a fabulous title! Love how although you have all those birds in the background, those few on the front really stand out and add an effect to the picture!

Jan Piller in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks Peter! wow – getting featured nets lots of comments! hahaha

shanghaiwu, about 1 month ago

brilliant/love this image

Sarah Matthews, about 1 month ago

beautifully concieved

GittiArt, about 1 month ago

Amazing work …I love the sense I get to it and the b&w makes it even more interesting !!! Bravo !!!

liak, about 1 month ago

Superb image, wonderful capture.

Jan Piller in reply to liak’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you liak! You have some amazing macros on your folio!

Mindy McGregor, 27 days ago

Fantastic work!

amarica, 26 days ago

Beautifully done, excellent work of magic

KelseyD, 25 days ago

Excellent editing, looks smooth as could be. Great contrast, intriguing shadows. I love this very much.

davehiskey, 23 days ago

works really well…good idea…great pic …now I’m scared to go outside

Jan Piller in reply to KelseyD’s comment, 22 days ago

Thanks Kelsey!

Jan Piller in reply to Mindy McGregor’s comment, 22 days ago

Thanks Mindy! Thanks for stoppin by to comment!

Paulette x, 21 days ago

Superbly constructed shot. Love it.

Jan Piller in reply to Paulette x’s comment, 21 days ago

Thank you Paulette! Had a quick look at your front page – I love that “Ever Hopeful” of the dog!! Wonderful image! Father’s day.. so busy today.. sorry!

Mechellerene, 18 days ago

Love this! Wonderful moment.

jo beerens, 17 days ago

Congratulations for being published in GAIA-THE LIVING PLANET. Well deserved. Great shot.

Jan Piller in reply to jo beerens’s comment, 17 days ago

Thanks Jo! And to you too!!

Tara Sheffer-A..., 16 days ago

Interesting capture Jan!!! Great image!!!

Globalphotos, 16 days ago

Gosh Jan it took me forever to scroll down !! No wonder this was published in Gaia, this is stunning., love it !!!

leannasreflect..., 16 days ago

CONGRATS…this is great. One of my new faves.

Jan Piller in reply to Tara Sheffer-Archie’s comment, 16 days ago

Thanks Tara!

Jan Piller in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 16 days ago

Thanks Varinia! You sure are patient to “wait and see”! hahahaha

Jan Piller in reply to leannasreflections’s comment, 16 days ago

Thanks Leanna – I was just going through your stuff on PN!

Jamie Lee, 16 days ago

Awesome work…reminds me of the movie The Birds

Jan Piller in reply to Jamie Lee’s comment, 16 days ago

Thanks Jamie! I had origianally titled it.. Hitchcock Revisited. My husband calls it “Cheeper” By the Dozen (there is 12 birds on that fence)

Larry Butterworth, 15 days ago

Amazing and spooky, I like the motion of the birds and birds at rest it creates a anxious tension.

Jan Piller in reply to Larry Butterworth’s comment, 14 days ago

Thanks Larry! Glad you enjoyed it!

Ken Boxsell, 14 days ago

Such an interesting shot. I love your work Jan

Jan Piller in reply to Ken Boxsell’s comment, 14 days ago

Thanks Ken! And likewise!!

Felicia Moore, 13 days ago

Fantastic image! There is something about the birds on the fence sitting there while all the ones in the sky fly around frenzied that gives them a sense of power.

Jan Piller, 13 days ago

Thanks Felicia! actually I think they’re just scared! hahaha

betha, 12 days ago

This is such a cool shot, I love it.

Jan Piller in reply to betha’s comment, 12 days ago

Thank you Betha!