[Leica] Peacocks and People

[Douglas Barry]

An eclectic collection, Jayanand.
I love peacocks even though my brother doesn't. A neighbour of his had them 
here in Dublin and the noise they made was incredible.

I presume it was dust rather than religion that promoted the burqa look?

Douglas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jayanand Govindaraj" <jayanand at gmail.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>; "PSM" 
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Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 12:23 PM
Subject: [Leica] Peacocks and People


>I personally love photographing peacocks. Though photographs of them
> dancing are common, they look equally beautiful when not doing so, with
> their long tail and vivid colours, in their natural environment:
>
> Sentinel:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1736.jpg.html
>
> The Long Tail:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1553.jpg.html
>
> Perch:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1554.jpg.html
>
> Reflection:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1537.jpg.html
>
> The Mating Dance:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1568.jpg.html
>
> Kanha is an evergreen forest, so the contrast between the dried out grass,
> and the vivid green of the leaves on the trees, is enhanced by the warm
> evening light:
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1568.jpg.html
>
> As is to be expected in mid April, it was extremely hot (41C) and dusty
> during the day:
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1485.jpg.html
>
> A shadowy self portrait:
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-7536.jpg.html
>
> An essential part of wildlife watching in Indian forests is the waiting 
> and
> waiting, and then waiting some more, especially when on the prowl for for
> tigers! I kill the boredom by turning the lens on my fellow tourists,
> guides and drivers around:
>
> The Wait:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-2292.jpg.html
>
> The Wait (Alternate View):
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha2016-2289.jpg.html
>
> Young Hipster:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha2016-2289.jpg.html
>
> Lady in Red:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-2410.jpg.html
>
> Protection:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-2228.jpg.html
>
> Surprise:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-7299.jpg.html
>
> Jungle Style:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1557.jpg.html
>
> Guide:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/WIndia/Kanha2016/Kanha+2016-1597.jpg.html
>
> Please see LARGE
>
> Comments and criticism, as ever, welcome!
>
> Cheers
> Jayanand
>
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