The national bird of India - The Peacock is a large vibrant, blue colored bird with a distinct crest and an ornate tail train. The tail train is formed by 100+ upper tail-coverts. During the breeding season, normally in summer, the Peacock uses its tail train in an elaborate courtship display and the ensuing unique dance not only attracts the Peahen, but is also a visual treat for photographers and bird watchers alike.
We have been fortunate to observe a couple of Peacocks during their courtship dance and surely enough it has been quite a spectacular experience that provides many lovely photo opportunities.
Here's a collection of images from one such recent sighting; you can see the exquisite train of this majestic bird in the first image, which it skillfully uses in its courtship dance portrayed in the rest of the images.
All images have been taken with the D300, 300mm F2.8 mounted with the 2x TC.
We have been fortunate to observe a couple of Peacocks during their courtship dance and surely enough it has been quite a spectacular experience that provides many lovely photo opportunities.
Here's a collection of images from one such recent sighting; you can see the exquisite train of this majestic bird in the first image, which it skillfully uses in its courtship dance portrayed in the rest of the images.
All images have been taken with the D300, 300mm F2.8 mounted with the 2x TC.
29 comments:
Exquisite shots of the bird. Very beautiful.
Great shots of Peacock in courtship dance! Very beautiful and colorful!
Your photos are so clear, can see all the details, awesome!
beautiful images of a beautiful bird!
That's one of the most fantastic bird ever. Beautiful feathers and wonderful pictures you got! Well done Thomas!
WOW, gorgeous photos of the peacock. The colors are just stunning.
superb
Wow, those Peacock images are sending me in quiet raptures.
Wow...Divine!
Superb Thomas. The Peacock is really one of the most splendid of birds.
Captured his fanned tail beautifully.
What lady could fail to be impressed by such a display.
Impressing image! This bird is very colorfull and gracefull! Great shots
amazing pics..we were lucky to see the dance in kabini last time
omg! its amazing!
Now that I have seen this magnificent bird like this, Thomas, I now want to see a macro shot of one of those eyes in the feathers. But maybe you can't get that close??
Majesté faite Paon
l'oiseau si gracile
A dans la gorge un chat
Qui tousse avant l'orage.
Buongiorno Thomas and Shilpy, color and beauty coexist in this animal!
oh, i never knew it was India's national bird.. it's nice to know that.. such a colorful graceful creature too.. :)
Thomas, these are magnificent images of the Peacock. Little did I know when I did my feeble entry on them last week, that they are the bird of India. How great is that. I love the shade of peacock blue~
The vivid colors in these peacock photographs are awesome and stunning. This photo series is true eye candy! Very nice, Thomas!
Absolutely fabulous, as always! you should come to bombay sometime and visit Morachi chincholi! there are so many peacocks, u will have afield time taking pics!
I'd love to see wild peacocks! I especially like the first portrait you posted - very handsome!
Wow wonderful photos, thanks for sharing.
Best regards from Germany Uwe.
Captured superbly!
Thomas you would not believe how many times I visited our local zoo and hoped they will open up for me like that. Well I guess I still have many years to go, lol. These are very majestic images. Well done as always. Anna :)
Nature's beauty at its best!
Fascinating pics.
hey,
breathtaking pics..best pics to start my day.
Gautami
hey,
breathtaking pics..best pics to start my day.
Gautami
Hey Thomas,
Nice work, love the pics,
thanks for posting.
mind blowing pics .......
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