Niagara
Uploaded: April 27, 2010
White ~ Peacock ~ Close-up
APRIL 2010... MY FIRST GOLD BADGE!!!
I took this photo of Niagara through the chain link fence at Beacon Hill Park on Sunday the 18th of this month. I was so excited to drive up to the petting zoo, which was closed, and to see this beautiful peacock in full display and so close to the fence. My lens didn't fit all the way through the link so I was so pleased to even get the three shots that I did before he moved away. I never knew at the time how important these photos would be to me until I heard on the news Monday that he passed away this past weekend.
He was at least 15 years old and will be greatly missed.
He was quite unique... not considered an albino but just a rarity. Niagara was given his name because his white plumage, draped over a petting zoo fence where he liked to sit, reminded people of Niagara Falls.
Linda L. Ruiz April 28, 2010
Sherran Andersen
April 28, 2010
Ann Coates
May 24, 2010
Joannie Bertucci
May 24, 2010
Laura E. Swan
May 24, 2010
On You Wonderful Finalist, Sharon! Was a sweet and sad story. Maybe the Zoo would love to have this shot? Or your local news?
Good Luck In The Next Round!!!
-Laura :D
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Sherran Andersen
May 24, 2010
Stefania Barbier
May 24, 2010
Linda D. Lester
May 25, 2010
Stefania Barbier
May 25, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
May 26, 2010
UB. #8643218
Laura E. Swan
May 26, 2010
Huge congrats, Sharon!!
-Laura #8643254
Nancyj E. Hovey
May 26, 2010
Mary Beth Aiello
May 26, 2010
Chris Budny
May 26, 2010
Leslie McLain
May 26, 2010
Dominick M. Dimacale
May 28, 2010
Dominick #8649736
Dr Silly
June 09, 2010
Fax Sinclair
July 06, 2010
Mahalo for making me one of your fave Photographers!
This is an amazing shot -- through a fence no less. Just perfect. #8738072
Laura E. Swan
July 13, 2010
Love it!
-Laura #8759714
Bob D. Hall
July 17, 2010
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