Peacock and Flamingos San Diego Zoo

Not to be outshone by pink, Mr. Peacock struts his stuff at the San Diego Zoo.

"My plumage is brighter than theirs! Perhaps if I spread my plumage r-e-a-l-l-y w-i-d-e, those people over there won't get to see those bratty, show-offy flamingos."

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Photo of Flamingos

Flamingos

In this photo of a flamingo I have created a slight watercolor effect with Photoshop. I really like how this made the reflections in the water become quite "painterly". These flamingos make their home at the Marriott Resort in Palm Desert, California.

Dualing Flamingos

Dualing Flamingos

This picture was also taken at the Marriott Resort in Palm Desert, CA. The flamingos are captive in a pond in front of the hotel. Flamingos are fascinating to watch as they are not only very attractive but also very comical on their incredibly skinny legs that bend forward at the knee rather than back when they walk. Like all birds, they are concerned with preserving their personal space and establishing their pecking order, and these two were doing just that.

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