Thursday, May 17, 2012

Encounter



On a walk this week I encountered many peacock going about their daily rituals.






 in trees,





standing upright and regal,




in full display to in hopes of attracting a mate.  
They were probably wondering what I was doing with my 
little black box in front of my face clicking away.




Throughout history peacocks have symbolized eternal life 
in the Christian religion; benevolence, patience, kindness and 
compassion for the Hindu;  and were the guardian of royalty to the Persian
and Babylonians.  I feel fortunate whenever I encounter a peacock
and never take this magnificent bird for granted.











3 comments:

  1. A peacocks color is so incredibly vibrant and they are such elegant looking species~

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  2. I love peacocks. Although growing up a park in my city had MANY that were MEAN!!! I used to do landscaping in Palos Vardes and they have several that live up there and you'd see them about.

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  3. What wonderful shots of this painterly bird! Love it!

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