Graceful

Uploaded: June 17, 2011 03:57:00

Description

I thought this fellow was decorating a pile of debris rather nicely. Move was successful and now I have a new blank slate on which to garden! Busy weekend coming up, I'll try to catch up on Monday.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 112.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 17, 2011

Well, it looks like a bride dragging her train behind her..I know, it's early. LOL #1385922

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 17, 2011

LOL...Carolyn is on a roll :)...but I agree with her! It does look like a bride dragging her train. #9464933

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 17, 2011

It knows where she has to look better than its surroundings, terrific find and capture #9464949

Robert R. Goodman June 17, 2011

Hi Courtenay,LOL!Male Peacocks are alway so conceited.Beautiful color and great detail my friend!!!!!! #9464963

Aimee S. McMaster June 17, 2011

...fine clarity & color Court...what a contrast....dashing & debris....have a great weekend... #9464990

Michelle Alton June 17, 2011

Did not know you were involved in a move, Courtenay! Congratulations!

I think a peacock looks best with his tail feathers trailing. Perfect capture. #9465038

Danny B. Head June 17, 2011

I'm with Michelle... didn't know you were in the process of moving.. I hope you get settled quickly... Beautiful peacock image, by the way. #9465054

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 17, 2011

It's a beauty, Courtenay! Glad your move was successful! #9465090

Julie Burnett June 17, 2011

He's gorgeous, Courtenay!! Beautifully composed, everything is just perfect! Congrats on your move! #9465105

Leslie McLain level-classic June 17, 2011

Beautifully captured, Courtenay. #9465132

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 17, 2011

I know this guy...excellent shot of the full body! #9465219

Ron McEwan June 17, 2011

I love the way you got all of him in focus excellent dof. Love the color saturation too. Great title for this one #9465279

Monnie Ryan June 17, 2011

Glad the move went well - this guy sure is beautiful! #9465377

Stephen Zacker June 17, 2011

Great capture and setting. You sure have the right attitude #9465415

Mike Clime June 17, 2011

Excellent capture and like the contrast of it on the brush pile, Courtenay! Wondered where you've been. #9465435

Rony Sagy June 17, 2011

Your capture of this peacock in the contrasting surrounding is stunning. Love Carolyn's metaphor. Totally agree with her. Congratulations on the move, Courtenay and happy gardening. Are you doing sustainable gardening? #9465447

Ann Coates level-classic June 17, 2011

They are impressive looking birds. A beautiful capture here Courtenay. #9465451

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 17, 2011

Gorgeous capture of this Proud Peacock, Courtenay! Glad your move was successful! #9465488

Rony Sagy June 17, 2011

Your capture of this peacock in the contrasting surrounding is stunning. Love Carolyn's metaphor. Totally agree with her. Congratulations on the move, Courtenay and happy gardening. Are you doing sustainable gardening? #9465544

John Connolly June 17, 2011

What a great capture of this beautiful bird, Courtenay! It is good to hear the move went well, and I hope you enjoy your weekend in the garden! #9465661

Mary Timman June 17, 2011

Sounds like you moved into a new home? Wonderful and how exciting!
This is a beautiful Peacock portrait and they are all right...looks just like a trailing wedding gown! #9465728

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 17, 2011

The neighborhood should be so Lucky
LMAO #9465768

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 17, 2011

Glad your move went well. Are you up for the gardening task? This fellow sure has a lot to tote around with. Excellent colour and capture. #9465799

Anita Hogue June 19, 2011

She does look like the bride with that long train! Absolutely gorgeous capture, Courtenay! #9468121

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 20, 2011

WOW! I've never seen such an elegant "tail!" lol

Bet that is one big wing spread when he is strutting his stuff..great capture Courtenay!

jo ann c. #9469424

Wm Nosal June 20, 2011

Beautiful, Courtenay! #9470055

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 20, 2011

Exceptional clarity, intricate detail, focus, dof & pose here, Courtenay! WTG, indeed! #9470092

Ellen Hodges June 20, 2011

Stunning detail and pose, Courtenay!! Glad that your move went okay!! #9470142

Kerry Penn level-classic June 21, 2011

Gorgeous color and detail. Did you have to pay him to pose for you? #9470384

Phyllis H. Burchett June 21, 2011

They are so beautiful, wonderful capture Courtenay! #9471002

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 28, 2011

Congratulations on this beauty!!!!
#9560797

Ellen Hodges July 28, 2011

Huge congrats and very best luck on this awesome finalist, Courtenay!! #9560894

Ron McEwan July 28, 2011

Well deserved Silver Courtenay WTG #9561146

Mary Timman July 28, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! #9561153

Sharon Sawyer July 28, 2011

WTG, Courtenay!!! HUGE congratulations on your amazing finlalist and all the best in the next round. He sure does decorate the depris rather nicely and captured beautifully. Congrats on your move and wishing you many happy days of gardening at your new home!!! #9561263

Robert R. Goodman July 28, 2011

A big congratulations my friend,WTG Courtenay!!! #9561269

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 28, 2011

Whoohoo Courtenay! Beautiful image and well deserving of a finalist award. Good luck. #9561394

Phyllis H. Burchett July 28, 2011

Congrats Courtenay on this fabulous finalist! #9561413

Amy M. Wilson July 28, 2011

Huge congratulations on an awesome Finalist and best of luck in the next round, Courtenay!! #9561515

Ann Coates level-classic July 28, 2011

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Courtenay. #9562093

Marilyn Cornwell July 29, 2011

Beautiful finalist, Courtenay! #9562617

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Amazing Finalist Courtenay!! This is so beautiful. #9562728

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 29, 2011

Such a beautiful finalist Courtenay. Congrats and best of luck in the next round! #9562811

Monnie Ryan July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your well-deserved Finalist award, Courtenay! #9562890

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Congrats on your fabulous finalist, Courtenay. #9562974

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 29, 2011

congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!! #9563032

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011

Hey, thanks everyone for your kind comments and congrats! Gotta run, literally! Will finish up later! #9563035

Leslie McLain level-classic July 29, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Courtenay. #9563201

Carla Capra Anderson July 29, 2011

Congrats, Courtenay.
This is beautiful.
;) CC #9563232

Julie Burnett July 29, 2011

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Courtenay!! #9563462

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 29, 2011

Wonderful capture of the full peacock, Courtenay. CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck in the next round!

UB. #9563677

Gina Cormier July 29, 2011

Congrats on this beautiful capture! #9563833

Linda Blair July 29, 2011

Fabulous capture and finalist...congratulations!! #9564029

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2011

Congratulation on this awesome finalist
Courtenay and so very well deserved!

jo ann c. #9564139

Lorna Shutter July 29, 2011

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this gorgeous image, Court!!!!! WTG!!! :)
Photobucket #9564344

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Hey, Courtenay! Congratulations!! Such a beautiful capture and an outstanding Finalist! WTG! #9564371

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 29, 2011

WTG, Courtenay-Congratulations & good luck, my friend! #9564544

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 29, 2011

It does look like a bridal portrait... what a great capture, and alternative to the traditional image, with all the feathers splayed out. Congratulations! #9564756

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Courtenay. #9564914

Jessica Jenney July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Courtenay! #9565469

Wm Nosal July 29, 2011

Congratulations, Courtenay! #9566379

Barbara Waldoch July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Courtenay! #9566866

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your move!!! ;0)

#9566974

Debra R. Harder July 29, 2011

This is FABULOUS, Courtenay! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #9566975

Kathy Cline July 29, 2011

Amazing shot Courtenay!
Congratulations
#9567594

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 29, 2011

Huge congrats on this well deserved Finalist, Courtenay! #9567898

Merna L. Nobile July 29, 2011

Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile #9568076

Boyd L. Alexander July 31, 2011

Wow! Very captavating image! Way to go Carolyn...congratulations on this super Finalist!!! #9571172

Patti Coblentz August 01, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Courtenay! #9574449

Karen Celella August 02, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Courtenay! #9577174

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 04, 2011

HUGE congrats on your beautiful finalist Courtenay!!! #9582039

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