I have had the most insanely busy week and had no time to even think about using my camera. This week’s #MySundayPhoto image is, therefore, an old shot taken on a family walk.
As you can probably tell from the background, this peacock was not roaming around its natural habitat in India or Sri Lanka. The picture was, in fact, taken a short distance away from the concrete delights of Cumbernauld in Scotland (and on the same post-Christmas walk that this image was taken).
It’s also not a road as the title suggests, but a muddy track. I hope you’ll forgive my use of poetic license.
I’ll be the first to admit the photo won’t win any prizes. I simply thought it was quite amusing to find a peacock roaming around the foothills of the Campsies instead of the Himalayas!
With a little editing and cropping I think I’ve managed to bring out some good colours and put the bird in the centre of the shot. It’s certainly an improvement on the original. With half term upon us, I’m hoping the next few days will give me an opportunity to take some better pictures with the kids.
As per usual I am linking this to the #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the magnificent Onedad3girls blog. Click on the badge to visit the blog and explore the linky.
22 thoughts on “Why did the peacock cross the road? #MySundayPhoto”
I had to chuckle when I read that this shot was taken in Scotland of all places. I guess that answers the question of ‘why did the peacock crossed the road?’ – to find somewhere warmer!
An unusual sight indeed! Thanks for letting us know where peacocks come from, I must admit I never knew! Surely they’re just native to stately homes and parks? 😉
I love peacocks although find them slightly terrifying up close. You were very brave 🙂
My Mum has a few that live on a farm near her. So beautiful but so noisy!! 😀
I love how its colours are so bold compared to the very grey & foggy environment its in! It looks so very out of place doesn’t it??!!
I love that this was taken in Scotland! Looks beautiful there and the contrast between the peacock and the background is wonderful. Hope all going well, was reading your post on BritMums the other day. Working comedy hours and doing a 4 hour commute so apologies if been a little AWOL 🙂
I didn’t know where they came from either! Such beautiful birds. A neighbour kept two in the countryside where I used to live. Beautiful to watch
He looks like he’s on quite a mission where ever he’s heading. Fab bird 🙂
looks a little bit spooky with the fog. I love peacocks.
That looks like it was taken here!
Lovely. I’m always quite fascinated when I come across a peacock 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
Such an odd and yet lovely picture xx
Its lovely. The gray background really gave the spotlight to this amazing creature =) #MySundayPhoto
The picture’s come out nicely, John. Funny to see a peacock in this environment, though! Enjoy half-term.
I love the photo, strange place to spot a peacock. Have a good week
Thank you for linking up
The title made me smile! What a surprising sight! I love peacocks, such beautiful birds #mysundayphoto
I should have realised that your photo was shot in Scotland John, we are having just that kind of weather today… misty and a little mizzle.
I’ve seen many peacocks here usually at the castles or Scottish National Trust properties… don’t you just love their cry? Don’t get me started on their plummage and colours!
Hopefully your next week will be a little less stressful.
Enjoy your Sunday before it all kicks off again ;D
I’d have been rather surprised to find a peacock roaming near Cumbernauld too 😉 Great shot!
As this reminds me of my childhood! Something very mythical about peacocks
lovely bird. our neighbours had them when we were kids. such a mournful and scary noise they make. it sounded like a terrible disaster had happened when they made their call.
love the misty photo.
Such a peculiar sight, a peacock just milling about… Fabulous capture!
A beautiful sight. Whatever the weather and wherever the weather! 🙂