Camera Critters #1
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Misty Dawn has started a wonderful meme and here’s my first entry for Camera Critters. This was taken at the zoo a few years ago. It was my son’s first time at the zoo and it was his first time to see a real peacock. A male peacock in full plumage is such a breathtaking sight.
I LOVE peacocks. She are so beautiful. When we moved here to Missouri, we were visiting one of my husband’s family members and they had a peacock in with their chickens! I was so surprised, and I asked, “How in the world did you end up with a peacock???” She explained that they had seen this peacock wandering around in a field along the road for several days. Eventually, they realized that it would not make it on its own, because the weather was turning cold and it wouldn’t have food. So, they captured it and built shelter for it and feed it. It is SO neat! It is also obvious that it is happy with its home now… but I can’t help but wonder where it came from.
This is a great post for Camera-Critters, my friend, and I am SO thankful to you for joining!
Comment by Misty Dawn — April 13, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
Rachel, that’s really lovely!
Comment by shoshana — April 13, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
It just reminded me of the peacock feather necklace I saw at Forever 21.
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Comment by shoshana — April 13, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
Such a beautiful sight for sure. I love the way they seem to pose for the camera.
Hugs,
Comment by Pearl — April 13, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
Beautiful !
Comment by Sidney — April 13, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
That shows that for once males are more beautiful than females, lol !
Comment by Gattina — April 13, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
WOW! He is definitely breath-taking. Thanks for sharing this stunning shot, Rachel!
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Comment by sanni — April 13, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Peacocks are beautiful with all those colorful feathers.
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Comment by Barb — April 13, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
Great capture..
I have been trying for months to get a desent shoot of a Peacock.. and each time the tail remains closed.
Tom
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Comment by Tom — April 13, 2008 @ 8:45 pm
Peacocks are so beautiful! Gorgeous shot.
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Comment by Sandy M — April 13, 2008 @ 8:52 pm
Wow! Impressive!
My CC is up, too. Please hop over if you like to.
Hugs,
Sonny
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Comment by Sonny — April 13, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
He’s such a show off! Beautiful!
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Comment by me & my puppies — April 13, 2008 @ 9:57 pm
wow-you really captured the whole thing!
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Comment by Tamy — April 13, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
Wow, that is a beautiful photo!
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Comment by CrAzY Working Mom — April 13, 2008 @ 11:28 pm
What a beautiful bird!
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Comment by Gretchen — April 13, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
sometimes wild here in Florida- funny I had a joke on my blog about peacocks today .haha
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Comment by sandyakessler — April 14, 2008 @ 12:31 am
Love those peacocks, such color
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Comment by Lilli — April 14, 2008 @ 12:36 am
A beautiful sight indeed!
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Comment by Skittles — April 14, 2008 @ 3:32 am
We had 4 peafowl a few years back, I think the neatest thing is they sound like a child yelling “HELP” Great watch birds by the by
Comment by DeeMom — April 14, 2008 @ 3:35 am
My CC picture was taken at a zoo too. :o)
Comment by Tammy — April 14, 2008 @ 4:43 am
Gorgeous, fantastic, beautiful! Our zoo has these and I continue to marvel in their beauty. Thanks for sharing…happy CC
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Comment by Stacey — April 14, 2008 @ 8:37 am
Oh Rachel, he’s so gorgeous! Good catch.
Comment by Anna — April 14, 2008 @ 9:33 am
i never realized how huge the span of feathers is! that is awesome!
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Comment by Andrée — April 14, 2008 @ 10:38 am
Beautiful shot! I once took a photo of a peacock but it was from the back and not nearly as beautiful. Come and see what I found way up high, trying to hide from my camera. . .
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Comment by Paulie — April 14, 2008 @ 12:38 pm
These fellows have a right to be proud! Great shot.
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Comment by SandyCarlson — April 14, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
Wow… spectacular shot!
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Comment by Berleen Hollenkamp — April 14, 2008 @ 10:43 pm
Gorgeous birdie! I remember the first time I realized the sound I kept hearing was coming from one of those. They’ve got big mouths…hee hee
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Comment by Autumn — April 15, 2008 @ 2:51 am
That’s a great choice for a critter. Peacocks are so beautiful. When I was a kid people used to use them instead of dogs to guard their property because they were so noisy! lol I think I still prefer dogs, though, because they can snuggle better.
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Comment by ByrningBunny — April 15, 2008 @ 9:13 am
hi rach, the peacock so beautiful. this is an interesting picture meme. let me visit it now i might join. hehehe
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Comment by arlene — April 15, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR PHOTO! Too bad about the fence but without it this gorgeous peacock may not have shown her TRUE COLORS! Perfect timing! Thank you for sharing! I’m new to Camera Critters so I’m going back and looking at the firsts! This was excelent! Don’t you love this meme! Enjoy! Bless you for paw-sing and telling Chimi that his name is beautiful! Thanks! Peggy
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