Showoff!

Uploaded: April 30, 2010 03:55:00

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It took some perseverance for us to stick with him but finally this magnificent fella showed off his brilliant plumage and courting dance. Well worth the wait!

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic April 30, 2010

This is one photo op I'd love to have...you nailed this one, Courtenay. And I like the full frame coverage! #1264089

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 30, 2010

Lost in cyberspace!

Dominick M. Dimacale
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Outstanding image, colour and presentation, Courtenay! Dominick

4/30/2010 4:01:13 AM

#8579929

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 30, 2010

Beautiful close up of this handsome fella! #8579938

Jack Gaskin April 30, 2010

Patience certainly payed off Outstanding Capture


Happy Shooting
Jack #8579974

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 30, 2010

We did almost leave....so glad we didn't! This is outstanding!! The colors are awesome!!! #8580006

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 30, 2010

I've never seen one with his tail open..ever..I admire your persistance! #8580042

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 30, 2010

Beautiful...patience paid off...in spades! Gorgeous full frame of a spectacular display! #8580043

Leslie McLain level-classic April 30, 2010

Stunning capture and colors, Courtenay. #8580074

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 30, 2010

Gorgeous catpure Courtenay. I guess I have never had this kind of patience because this is something I have never seen yet. Beautiful shot. #8580098

Carol Eade level-addict April 30, 2010

Beatifully captured, Courtenay! Love peacocks! #8580117

Marilyn Cornwell April 30, 2010

Isn't this so perfect!!! #8580158

Julie Burnett April 30, 2010

The colors, clarity, and composition are fantastic, Courtenay!! What a beauty!! #8580166

Robert R. Goodman April 30, 2010

Hi Courtenay,WOW!!That is beautiful.Wonderful color and great detail.They sure can be noisy birds at times!!!!! #8580189

Margaret R. Barry April 30, 2010

Fantastic details, colors and clarity, Courtenay! #8580249

Ron McEwan April 30, 2010

WOW! Beautiful Courtenay good work. #8580329

Jeana Clark April 30, 2010


He's a beauty BDD!!!
You've captured him perfectly!!!
Awesome color and details!!!
beautiful shot!!

~J~ #8580372

Melissa G. Meiselman April 30, 2010

Outstanding full frame capture taken with fine detail and vivid color, Courtenay!! #8580498

Debra R. Harder April 30, 2010

Holy Cow, Courtenay! This is totally AWESOME!! Superb clarity, details, colors and comp. Looks like a winner to me!! JSB #8580638

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 30, 2010

This is superb, Courtenay. Outstanding details and close-up. #8580669

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 30, 2010

Perseverence always pays,Courtenay! Amazing beyond words! WTG! #8580710

Douglas Pignet April 30, 2010

Now there is someone shaking their tailfeathers....lol Kewl capture Courtenay #8580837

Mike Clime April 30, 2010

Wow, this is excellent! Details and colors are outstanding! #8580846

Kerry Hill April 30, 2010

Awesome full frame capture Courtenay, fantastic job! #8580958

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 30, 2010

He was probably waiting for you to buy him dinner ;0)

Excellent Court!! #8581265

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 30, 2010

Gorgeous capture, Courtenay! The colors are incredible! :-) k #8581360

Tommy E. Burgess April 30, 2010

Fantastic capture with wonderful vibrant colors and an outstanding composition my friend!! Glad you and Linda stuck around. #8581521

ROLAN NARMAN May 01, 2010

Fantastic capture Court! #8582132

Jessica Jenney May 01, 2010

Fabulous capture, gorgeous color and detail, Courtenay! #8582235

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2010

Ohhh my goodness Courtenay! What a beauty...

jo ann c. #8584284

John Connolly May 02, 2010

A delightful capture of this handsome chap, Courtenay! It really was worth the wait! #8584328

Sam Britt May 02, 2010

Beautiful peacock, great color & detail, Courtenay. #8584830

Gina Cormier May 05, 2010

These birds are just glorious!!!!!!! Beautiful capture!!! #8590782

Jimmy Day May 18, 2010

Breathtaking! Great photograph! #8620130

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist best of luck in the next round!!! #8632701

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Courtenay! #8632918

Jack Ryan May 24, 2010

Congratulations...a very deserving finalist. #8633099

Jeana Clark May 24, 2010


Way To Go BDB!!!!!
Awesome capture!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!

~J~ #8633377

Robert R. Goodman May 24, 2010

A big congratulations,Courtenay!!! #8633664

Carol Eade level-addict May 24, 2010

Warm congratulations on your Finalist, Courtenay, it's a terrific one! #8633677

Marilyn Cornwell May 24, 2010

A special congratulations for this wonderful and beautiful image!!! #8633923

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 24, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Courtenay. #8634307

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 24, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8634319

Amy M. Wilson May 24, 2010

Big congratulations on your fabulous Finalist, Courtenay!!! #8634387

Linda Blair May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!!!! #8634465

Danny B. Head May 24, 2010

I'm not surprised to see this as a finalist! #8634555

Shawn Jennings May 24, 2010

WTG Courtenay! Congratulations on your finalist! #8634706

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 24, 2010

Wow, Courtenay!!!
A stunning finalist!
~♥~lisa #8634761

Ron McEwan May 24, 2010

Congratulations on all your silver for April Courtenay WTG #8634880

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 24, 2010

WTG on all your awesome finalists, Courtenay! :-) k #8635166

Phyllis H. Burchett May 24, 2010

Beautiful Courtenay! Congrats on your finalist! #8635273

Mick Burkey May 24, 2010

Wonderful colors and detail, Courtenay. Congratulations on your finalist! #8635353

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 24, 2010

Magnificent capture - magnificent Finalist! Congratulations, Courtenay and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8635610

Jean-Pierre Ducondi May 24, 2010

Stunning clarity Courtenay. Big congrats on your finalist.
JP #8636048

Sharon Sawyer May 24, 2010

Courtenay, HUGE congratulations on your finalist and all the best in the next round!!! #8636119

Leslie McLain level-classic May 24, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Courtenay. #8636219

ROLAN NARMAN May 24, 2010

Huge congrats on another gorgeous finalist Court! #8637070

Melissa G. Meiselman May 24, 2010

Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!! #8637212

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 24, 2010

Congrats Courtenay... I know exactly what you mean about patience to get a full tail. #8637557

Renee Doyle May 24, 2010

And a true beauty he is!! Congratulations Courtenay! #8637598

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 24, 2010

congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #8637795

Tommy E. Burgess May 24, 2010

Huge comngratulations on another stunning finlist Courtenay!! #8637945

Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Courtenay!

Patti #8638058

Douglas Pignet May 25, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...Very well done #8638778

Barbara Waldoch May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Courtenay! #8639007

Ken Smith level-classic May 25, 2010

Excellent job, Courtenay...you had a super month. Congrats! #8639202

Anita Hogue May 25, 2010

Congratulations for your stunning finalist! #8639284

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 25, 2010

He is a beauty....Congratulations! #8639514

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Courtenay!

jo ann c. #8640995

Monnie Ryan May 25, 2010

Super capture -- congratulations, Courtenay! #8641796

Diane Pignet May 26, 2010

Congratulations on all you finalists and winners Courtenay they are so very well deserved ......just fabulous..


Diane #8643639

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 26, 2010

NO SURPRISE HERE Court, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #8645478

Nancy J. Locke May 29, 2010

STUNNING IS RIGHT!!! A MASTERPIECE!!!


SUPER CONGRATS, dear Courtenay!!!

I'm getting around again after surgery.

Hugs, Nancy #8652017

Sam Britt May 30, 2010

Big congrats on this terrific finalist, Courtenay!! #8653776

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010

I knew we'd see this amazing image again, Courtenay! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist! jsb #8654913

David M. Montero May 31, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist Courtenay! Beautiful shot. #8655450

Ken Smith level-classic June 07, 2010

Multiple finalists...super work, Courtenay! #8675337

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 08, 2010

Congratulations Courtenay on your gorgeous Finalist. #8677555

Jessica Jenney June 09, 2010

Congratulations, Courtenay on your beautiful finalists! #8682089

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