Inspiring Photo: Peacock display #91029

Peacock display

Uploaded: March 14, 2003 15:33:28

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Canon D60 canon 70-200 lens.

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Marcy March 14, 2003

Donna, that is one gorgeous bird. Like the subject! Ma #26425

Greg McCroskery May 26, 2019

Donna,
What a beautiful image! What a magnificant bird! How can anyone look at this and conclude that this is the result of random chance -- No Way! Keep up the great shooting!
God Bless,
Greg #67739

Patricia A. Cale May 26, 2019

Donna: Great shot. The composition is perfect and the colors make this an exceptional photo. #67741

Craig A. Senovich May 26, 2019

Donna, very nice! I have a similar shot in my gallery, take a look.

Craig #67742

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Hi Greg, Yes you are absolutly correct. I lured him out of his roost with food and was pre-prepared for a display of feathers with a tripod mounted camera.

These birds are very difficult to shoot only because of their constant movement of fluffing and shaking. To get a sharp shot it has to be done at the right moment. I tried quite a few different combinations of exposure. My best shot of all was ruined by the female bird who decided she would walk in front of the camera just as the shutter was pressed. She walked around him in circles and teased him the entire time. I guess that's what they do.
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it very much. #67749

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Hi Ma, Pat and Craig, I thank you for the comments too. It sure was fun shooting COLOR after seeing white for so many months.

Ma, If I don't get another chance to email you before you leave, HAVE A GREAT CRUISE> Speaking of CRUISE< Tom Cruz starred in a film that was in the Cayman Islands. It looked awsome..Have fun.. Love, DOnna #67753

Karen Seargeant May 26, 2019

Another EXCELLANT shot, Donna! #67781

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Well here you go, charming those animals again... :) This is absolutely stunning work, Donna! #67801

Jean-Francois Schmutz May 26, 2019

Great Picture, Donna !

nice composition, the better exemple for "Filling the frame "

JF #67802

Luis gabriell PHOTO PERERA CAMPOS May 26, 2019

8/10 near the perfection, congratulations luis gabriell #67805

Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019

Absolute perfection, Donna. Couldn't be better! Congrats in advance, this is a winner. #67809

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

To Carolyn,Luis, JF, Karen and Kathleen ,Thank you so very much for taking the time to comment on my image. I really appreciate it very much!!!! #67810

Mette Vendelboe Allison May 26, 2019

So beautiful! I'm a big peacock fan. You've captured it wonderfully. This IS a winner. #67831

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Mette, Thank you VERY much!! I really appreciate your comment! #67834

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Donna, I think it's all been said but let me add my GREAT SHOT also!! #67861

May 26, 2019

I love your picture Donna. Did your change the colors of the feathers in your photoshop from green & blue to red & yellow?
Diana Bonewell #67871

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Hi Murry, Thank you so much for the very kind comments. I really appreciate it.

Hi Diana, Thank you very much also. In regard to the color, No,< This is the coloring of every single peacock image in my RAW files. I was pleasantly suprised when he displayed his feathers. The only thing that I did was saturate the natural color by ten percent in photoshop. I over exposed the image by one half stop when I shot it to bring out the color in the origional picture too because he was standing at the edge of a barn in the shade.. #67875

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Beautiful shot, Donna! I've never seen a peacock this color in my life..not even in a magazine! How unusual he is! He's so beautiful! You're right about their movements...they are quick! He's just trying to impress the ladies! Good luck! #68082

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Yes, He was a show off. It was very interesting watching him. Thank you too for the comments.!! #68159

Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019

Wow! What a gorgeous display and so well photographed!! I suspect this will be in the winner's circle, Donna! #74389

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

OH Gary, Thank you for the kind remarks! #74474

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Congratulations, Donna, on this awesome image and the others that made finals! Great job! #81295

Karen Seargeant May 26, 2019

Congratulations! #81322

Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019

Well you are doing just fine this month, aren't you? congrats.. #81348

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Congrats AGAIN! I really love this one! :) #81722

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Hi everyone, Thank you for all of the kind remarks and congrats on this image!! #81804

Mette Vendelboe Allison May 26, 2019

Congrats and best of luck with this fantastic photo! #81831

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Congrats again Donna :-) #81995

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

woo hooo...Congrats!! #82059

Kathy L. Schneider May 26, 2019

Perfect Donna! These guys aren't as easy as some might think!! They are quick and jerky! You have done a wonderful job! Congrats!! #83075

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Thanks for the all of the comments on this peacock display. I was very fortunate to have captured him at the time that I did. I managed to get a lot of these images and I'm not even fond of birds. He was a very unique and beautiful bird though..Thanks again! #83197

Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019

Congratulations on getting to the finals with this one, Donna! #83279

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Thanks again Gary!! #83717

Natasha Overton November 18, 2006

Fantastic #3601489

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