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TRIPLE FANNING!

© Laura E. Swan

TRIPLE FANNING!

Uploaded: June 26, 2010

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But Alas...The BG's Were Crummy.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, Model: NIKON D90

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Laura E. Swan level-classic June 26, 2010

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Dick W. Wyatt June 26, 2010

Great colors and title !! #8717352

Kate Jackson June 26, 2010

Certainly was a shame you couldn't have captured them with a better background Laura but you certainly made the most of the situation and topped it with a great title! #8717360

Mary K. Robison June 26, 2010

Pom, this is a wonderful profile "pose" - it's nice to see the full fan from front, but this is uniquely lovely.
And I guess your triple fanners must have been competing for the attention of the peahen on the far right!
Have a great weekend! #8717372

Michelle Alton June 26, 2010

A double delight! I am weary of the frontside of the ostentatious male, and appreciate his rear much more. But THIS is just GREAT! #8717396

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 26, 2010

Excellent capture and decription Laura! Jeff #8717441

Carolyn J. Connolly June 26, 2010

Fabulous captures both here, Laura...and you know, the backgrounds could've been worse - lol!! ;o) #8717459

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 26, 2010

Wonderful detail, colors, clarity, patterns, pose angle & comp here, Laura! A job well done, indeed! Happy Shooting! #8717535

frank w. degenhardt June 26, 2010

Laura- The peacock is one of them birds that we all just love to see, especially when he has them ome of a kind feathers spread out. The eye, as I call them, on the feathers are so beautiful and the colors just gorgeous. In particular, I just love the pov you got and the way we not only see the feathers and head, but the back side of the bird as well. Gives it a special look that we dont normally see. Beuatiful work you have done here my friend.
Have a fabulous weekend and you take care. #8717582

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 26, 2010

Beautiful capture and colors! #8717633

Renata Gusciora June 26, 2010

Beautiful peacock portrait,Laura!Wonderful colors! #8717646

Tiia Vissak June 26, 2010

a cool shot! #8717760

Linda L. Ruiz June 26, 2010

both shots a so cool. I love your title. Peacocks are wonderful to shoot. #8717838

Stephen Zacker June 26, 2010

Super capture and title #8717923

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 26, 2010

AWESOME CAPTURE, right place, right time....great shot! 8o) #8717988

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 26, 2010

Perfect title for this poser! Wow, what a bird....they are gorgeous, and so is your image! 8o) #8717990

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 26, 2010

Thank you Dick, Kate, Mary, Michelle, Jeff, Carolyn, Paddy, Frank, Mr. Tree, Shelly, Renata, Tiia, Linda, Steve, and Mumj x2. :)

I so enjoyed your comments. I have more to share of these guys but I am not sure how good they are.

MICHELLE...BOY HAVE I GOT A TREAT FOR YOU!

Let me post it here. One minute please! HEE HEE! Naughty me!

(This is how I behave before COFFEE! SILLY! Mr. Tree is right! 3 or more! This must be my third!)

#8718074

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 26, 2010

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Tammy Espino June 26, 2010

Well he liked you, he's showing off :) A Fantastic capture..I never can get them with the feathers open. Your doing an awesome job with your new camera~ #8718262

Monnie Ryan June 26, 2010

No butts about it, this is one cool capture, Laura! #8718280

Karen Engelbreth June 26, 2010

Wonderful pose and capture, Laura... #8718381

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 26, 2010

Thank you Tammy, Monnie and Karen! You guys make me smile and laugh! :)

I appreciate the encouragement. #8718426

John Connolly June 26, 2010

This is definately a rare capture Laura! Three tails displayed together and having the camera at the ready is certainly unique! Great work! #8718433

Sam Britt June 26, 2010

Terrific timing, pose & title, Laura. #8718448

Carol L. Fowler June 26, 2010

That's an unusual POV- love it! #8718473

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 26, 2010

Well I like this view Laura...and I too think their back side is interesting! lol

jo ann c. #8718614

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 26, 2010

Absolutely GORGEOUS capture, Laura! Actually their private side is beautiful too...The feathers, Laura...the feathers! :-) k #8718791

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 26, 2010

Hi Ladies and Gentlem"a"n! I added more images to this thread so dont miss them!

Loved your comments. Thanks VERY VERY much!

-Your faithful servant in COOL PHOTOS(HA!), Laura #8718803

Maria Warren level-classic June 26, 2010

wow sis. this is so beautiful great details and awesome colors :) love it (((hugs))) going into my favorites:)♥♥♥ #8718959

Robert K. Bemus level-classic June 27, 2010

Unique and gorgeous portrait, Laura!! #8718977

Douglas Pignet June 27, 2010

Very kewl capture with great clarity,colors and comp, well seen and captured. #8719206

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 27, 2010

Love your other photos here too, and love the mechanisms of the feathers to make that beautiful peacock fan!!! Their designs are fasinating, unique, and perfect.... You are doing great with your new camera!!!! 8o) #8719306

a2o akmal aini othman level-classic June 27, 2010

what a beautiful pose. wonderful capture with great detail and colour..this is awesome, Laura! #8719411

Michelle Alton June 27, 2010

NancyJ just told me about the photo with my name on it...and I thought it was great and THOUGHT I had written a comment about it...but alas...it has disappeared...or never got there in the first place.

I love it...and have always been fascinated with their tushes! #8719488

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 27, 2010

Good morning Maria, Robert, Doug, Mumj, a2o and Michelle! Thank you so much for your visit and comments. :) Michelle, you did comment but you put you comment right on the picture itself! :) I answered you, too.

I just re-read this thread and really have enjoyed all of your feedback. Thanks so much!

-Laura

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Ann Coates level-classic June 27, 2010

Peacocks are so much fun to photograph when they are displaying their beautiful feathers but their backside is just as fascinating. You captured this peacock in a great moment and not your typical capture we normally see of them. Can you tell me the name of the bird in the background of your "Look at this" capture as I have an image of one of those but have no idea what it is. #8720177

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 27, 2010

Hi Ann!!! :) Thanks lots!!!

That is actually the peacock. Same one as the contest entry. :) It resembled a rooster in color. That is what I found so amazing...Pastels in the front and earth tones in the back!

I'll go get the photo of a female and post it here. Give me a minute. BRB. #8720290

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 27, 2010

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Irene Colling level-classic June 27, 2010

Loved seeing all of these images and angles Laura. I would have been particularily excited to get a shot with the three males displaying at the same time. #8720357

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 27, 2010

Oh. I WAS Irene! They actually synchronized as they fanned and slowly turned to their left in circles. I shot it in a series and have them turning together all the way around! It would be a neat slide show. When I get time I might make an album of it on facebook so people can watch it that way. :) It looks like a ballet!

Thanks so much for the visit tonight! I appreciate your comments lots!

-Laura #8720402

Gina M. Savage June 27, 2010

Laura, wow...love the pov here. Most capture them from straight on. WTG...girl! #8720531

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 28, 2010

Gorgeous capture,Laura!! #8720549

Christine Lobsinger level-classic June 28, 2010

Right on... Laura, your title is perfect... nicely shot!!!!
CHRIS
SMILING
#8722415

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 28, 2010

Hi Gina Girl, Ujjwal and Chrissy! You know I really wanted a good face on shot but this one turned out so neat that I just had to post it!

I am thrilled that you guys are refreshed by it! That makes me feel great!

Thank you so much!

-Laura #8722444

Tommy E. Burgess June 28, 2010

Outstanding capture with a wonderful pov and composition Laura!! Congratulations on your new Nikkon as well! #8722515

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 29, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #8723345

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic June 29, 2010

Wonderful title. Beautiful work Laura! #8723849

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 29, 2010

Hi Tommy, Mumj and Amanda! Glad this one is catching your interest! That's a good sign! :)

Thanks All!

-Laura

YES! TOMMY! D90! HA! #8724556

Julianne Bradford June 29, 2010

Lovely work Laura! #8724672

Wm Nosal June 29, 2010

Cool Shot! #8724769

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 29, 2010

Thank you Julianne!

Thank you Wm.

Okay Wm...back to work!

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Let's see...12 miles down, then turn SSEE...Oh dear. I forgot the concordances now. Where is MOM? #8724800

Patti Coblentz July 01, 2010

What a beautiful perspective you captured, Laura..like a gracefully moving fan...so very pretty! I like all of the additional images you included, too...especially the one so gently approaching the other in the grass yard...they're all great!! You have a new love with this camera of yours...wishing you great joys and :happy shooting" :)

PS: Happy Canada Day :0 #8729276

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 01, 2010

Thank you dear Patti! :) #8729278

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 02, 2010

Beautiful peacock and capture Laura - your perspective lets him show off his graceful feathers! #8729377

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 02, 2010

Thanks Cindy! :) !!! I shot several shots in succession. I liked this one too! :) #8729477

Cassie L. Woodlee July 07, 2010

Absolutley beautiful, Laura!! #8740090

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic July 10, 2010

Hi Em!!! What a fantastic capture of this fella! Love the pov! Just beautiful!! All of your pics of these guys are super!! Laura:) #8745796

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 10, 2010

Laura Lee! HOW GOOD TO SEE YOU! :D

Thanks so much!!! :) !!! VERY glad you enjoyed viewing this thread!!! Weren't they ACTIVE for me? OKAY OKAY..for the HEN! HA!

Oh! It's posting time! I will visit you over coffee in the morning! :)

-Laura Em
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Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 22, 2012

Love the way you composed this Laura and it looks so beautiful and proud with all those colors. Gotta attract some hens. #10195709

Anthony G. Comella June 25, 2012

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #10199437

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 25, 2012

Hi Rey! :) I had so much fun shooting these guys at our wonderful Calgary Zoo. There were several of them all dancing around at once. I was there with a group of 8 people and they got tired of waiting for me but I couldn't help it! They were fabulous! This was the first time I ever saw their "private side", too, as they are usually dragging around the blue plumes. I couldn't resist the title!!! :D Thanks lots!!!

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Hi Anthony!! Thanks lots!!! :)-YOU- are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Thnaks for the big smiles fella's.

-Laura :D

#10200175

Thomas E. Hinds June 25, 2012

Fantastic color caught in this aspiring guy! Wonderful work, Laura! I bet he was rattling those feathers! What a neat sound it is! Love the pov! #10200263

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 25, 2012

Thanks Tom! They were truly a sight to see! (And hear!) #10200311

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