Feathers

Will I ever stop marveling at peacock feathers? I rather doubt it!

There were a number of birds up at São Jorge Castle in Lisbon. Many were enjoying showing off. Many — probably all — were also busy making the horrendous noise that peacocks make. You hear them long before you see them! But, oh, once you see them … just astounding! I have some full bird photos, but the feathers … well … you can see what I’m talking about! This is another iPhone shot, but I think it worked just fine.

Feathers, São Jorge Castle, 5.2.25

Filoli’s Percy

I took a nice little visit to Filoli today, and hit it at a good time: great cloud cover but no rain and very little breeze until I was nearing time to leave.

Percy greeted visitors today just as he did the last time I came. He was right by the visitor’s center and nearly impossible, really, to miss. Smart move, you show-off! Clearly he was ready for his close-up.

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Percy

I had a visit with a guy who really loves to show off today. He seems to romance any female who walks by.

He is one proud guy.

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