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Picture of the Day - July 13, 2009
"Peacock"
Photo courtesy of Casey Valiant.
(Click on the photo for a larger view)
My dad always loved to sit and watch the birds go about their
business, and at various times during his lifetime he raised and
kept a number of them as pets. One of his favorite birds of all was
the peacock, and I can remember a time when he had one "strutting
its stuff" as it walked around our back yard.
Today's picture features a very colorful peacock, and when I first
saw it I just knew that I had to make it a "Picture of the Day". I
love these little reminders of my dad, and this one is very special
indeed.
Here are the camera and settings used to capture this image:
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Focal length: 55mm
Shutter speed: 1/160 second
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 400
Visitor Comments...
Name:
Phyllis Helton
Town: Bristol, VA
I was reared by a lady who kept peacocks. Lovely photo, lovely
memories.
Name: Joe Ferrell
Town: Pineville, NC
Peacocks sure are pretty birds. Perhaps reducing the depth of field
would make it stand out more? Great photo!
Name: Bettina Johnson
Town: Marina Del Ray, CA
My dad raised pea fowl on our farm in Arkansas back when I was
growing up. They really are beautiful animals. And while no picture
could ever do them justice, this one comes pretty close. I agree
about limiting the depth of field in order to make the peacock stand
out a lot more. But this is a fantastic image either as-is.
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