Judy's Photoblog
Mix of colored feathers...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 18 June 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
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Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
Fabulous detail and color. A wonderful image!
18 Jun 2008 5:19am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael - I was surprised myself when I saw them.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Beautiful detail, but my curiosity is really aroused. Is this the back of a peacock, or are these just feathers from different birds. Come on Judy, you got to tell me. :D
18 Jun 2008 6:07am
@Marion: You are CORRECT - you win a feather! <grin>
The next three days are posted ahead and are also of him; I was amazed at the beauty close up. I also remember at about age 5, being nipped on my bottom by one as it chased me around a tree stump. Heaven knows what would have happened had I stood still. My father came to my rescue in his friend's yard, thank goodness.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
is that a peacock?So artistic,i love this.Can be cover for some mystery novel or sth along that line...:)
18 Jun 2008 8:06am
@tyan: You're right, Ty, and the next three days will be more of him.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Isn't that amazing, when first viewed I had no idea what it was, how lovely :)
18 Jun 2008 9:06am
@Lorraine: I agree, Lorraine - it is amazing at the pattern - more to come over the next three days.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
beautiful colors and patterns. Very well done....
18 Jun 2008 10:00am
@Chris: God's handiwork is truly magnificent, isn't it, Chris!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful, Judy... an amazing view of the peacock's feathers! Well done.
18 Jun 2008 10:03am
@Betty: Thanks, Betty - I was grateful for such a good view of his back.
crafts from Malang, Indonesia
Is this a peacock??? wow.. so colorful. Through this picture you make them pretty not only because their tails.. great shot!
18 Jun 2008 12:00pm
@crafts: Thank you ... and the next three days will offer more of this handsome fellow.
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
It is original and very nice !!
18 Jun 2008 3:22pm
@MJ: Thanks, MJ.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
I know these birds well and agree that the patterns and shimmering in those feathers are endless . . and, yes, they bite! Looking forward to the set.
18 Jun 2008 7:16pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks, Ronnie, for your comment and the confirmation on their bite!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
I think the green feathers individually look like a cat eye; together like a herd of cats' eyes. It's a cool photo Judy; it "rocks!"
18 Jun 2008 11:53pm
@Viewfinder: Hmm, cats' eyes - intereresting.
As for "rocking", well that's one (modern) way of stating it. <grin>
@Jen: Thank you, Jen.
@Rags: Thanks, Rags.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I must admit that this peacock has quite an abstract piece of art on its back, the patterns are so beautiful!!! You took a very good shot, Judy! Years ago I had the chance to be in a small zoo at the time when the males show off for the females around and I came to see not only great performances of fan-like-opening tails, but I could also hear "the music" they make! (the peahens looked not at all impressed, though!)
19 Jun 2008 10:45am
@Japanalia: It sounds as though you had a very good experience with them, Gabriela.
These birds are very interesting and the poor peahens are devoid of the beauty. They do seem to be a "cocky" bird; I wonder if that is where they got their name. *smile* As for their "music", we only heard their very loud 'squawking'.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Very interesting angle to capture this magnificent detail. I can only guess at how you accomplished this angle.
The patterns and different colors of the feathers are amazing. Great shot!
19 Jun 2008 4:56pm
@Barbara: He came to a fence near the entrance of Weeki Wachee park, where some of the workers feed them. He was hanging around looking for a few crackers. I simply looked down over the fence - right place at the right time! ;D
Sony DSLR-A100
1/125 second
F/5.6
ISO 400
80 mm