Limited Edition /200

This image of a Blue Jay titled Blue Winged Winter, was taken in Edmonton on a cold winter day, and while I have tried to get this image again, I am realizing now it might be once in a lifetime.

A flash of electric blue across a silvered landscape — the jay hangs in mid-flight, wings fully fanned to reveal the intricate black-and-white checks that give the species its signature charm. The muted winter branches form a soft, minimalist stage that makes the bird’s colour feel almost impossible.

This shot was difficult because everything had to happen in an instant: the bird’s timing, the wing position, and the exact focus on the eye — all while temperatures threatened battery life and made gear sluggish. The low, flat winter light demanded careful exposure to keep blue tones rich without losing detail, and the jay’s quick, skittish movement left no room for second chances.

Add this limited edition image to your collection. It captures a fleeting, rare moment of natural beauty — a study in contrast and resilience. Hung on a wall, it brings a burst of optimism to long winters and acts as a collectible piece of a story you can own: the artist’s single successful frame of a day that will likely never repeat.