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Copyright: Scott Evers (scottevers7) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 168 W: 4 N: 322] (1185)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-01-08
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, B+W 77mm UV_Haze MRC
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-04-19 20:35
Viewed: 549
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hows this for some electric colors!!!!!

This male peafowl (Peacock) was doing his best to show off for the ladies, and also to try and intimidate another male. He was not having much luck, but he sure looked good. Another shot from the St. Louis Zoo. This was a hand held shot with no fill flash.

The backround was pretty distracting, so I zoomed in and tight cropped to concentrate on the most colorful composition I could make of it.

Peafowl

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The Blue (or Indian) Peafowl has been kept and reared in captivity for over 2000 years. Although no signs of domestication such as changes in shape or size have ever occurred, two or tree mutations have developed. One mutation, known to occur frequently among birds bred in captivity, is the White Indian peafowl.

Peafowl are ground feeding birds with moderately strong legs. Three strong toes face forwards and one backwards. While they nest on the ground, they prefer to roost in the trees. Their wing surface to bodyweight ration is not large and most species are incapable of long flights.

DISTRIBUTION:

Peafowl are native to southern India and Ceylon.

BEHAVIOR:

In its homeland, India, where it may still be found wild in the jungles, the peacock is both popular and useful in that it feeds on young cobras. It utters an unpleasant wailing cry, especially before a rainfall.

Peafowl are quarrelsome and do not mix well with other domestic animals.
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Hi Scott
Although I have taken a number of shots of these guys displaying, their colors never cease to amaze me. Nice crisp capture and excellent composition. Interesting that they feed on young cobras - handy to have around.

10/10 need I say more?
Christine.

Top notch shot Scott. The tight crop is excellent. Almost looks like a high quality painting. "Electric" is a great description of the colours.

Joe

Amazing shot, cool. very cool/
Loved the way you have captured it.

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3363] (17532)
  • [2006-04-19 23:37]

Hi there Scott.. this is very beautiful..you were lucky to get such a display.. the colours and patterns are stunning..

We have a few Peacocks and hens, not far from me, at the Shakespear Regional Park, roaming free, where I sometimes go and take photos...Im scared of them !..they always follow you around..looking for food, and seem rather cheeky..but I have never been able to get a photo with their feathers up.

Thank you for your interesting information.

Kind Regards
Dawn.

Scott.
Very good shot. Colours are wunderful.
Well done.
Aloys

Hi Scott,
Great capture, excellent colour and detail.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

wow....the masterpiece of GOD!
very nice shot, with great color...sharpness is very very good...composition is nice.
thank u for sharing.

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  • Alla Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 113 W: 18 N: 63] (763)
  • [2006-04-20 7:01]

Great shot, Scott!
What a beauty, excellent tight crop. Such sharp details with a hand held camera…?
Well done!! Alla.

Super photo and the note about the batteries is a real
funny fit to this compo. Welldone Scot TFS
John

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-04-20 21:30]

Hi Scott,
beautifl peacock showing off for you. Nice sharp details and lovely colors. Excellent POV and nice crop.
TFS..Sky

I was thinkin' "Light Brite" after I read your notes. Great shot, Nice full frame.....tight. Your image stabilizer did good for this handheld shot. I like the detail here. Great job, what a beautiful blue body!
Scott

Wow! Great capture, such vivid colors and clarity, he surely is posing for you Scott! TFS,
Fran

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7771] (33168)
  • [2006-04-21 22:19]

You can hardly ever go wrong posting a photo of these beauties - well sometimes! But a super shot Scott, beautifully presented, stunning colours. A good job, thank you
Janice

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19918)
  • [2006-04-22 13:11]

Hello Scott,
What a proud male! It to really to reign as a Master on the farmyard. The title is funny and very relevant. I never saw a more electric blue. Good composition. Well done! Annie

Great composition Scott
The colors are beautiful and ritch, its a terrific shot.
Thanks for sharing it

Hello Scott,
Superb composition of the peacock!
But then they are very good subjects... Colours and details are just awesome, and you capture all well here!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • btokaz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 127 N: 167] (5744)
  • [2006-05-06 17:30]

What to say? Beautiful Scott...
Tomasz

Unbelievable!!!

classic shot, almost looks abstract, very nice, thanks scott

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