We were on vacation 11 years ago, near my hometown at the Paignton Zoo in South Devonshire (UK). This handsome fellow was walking around freely. He wasn't too far away and was obviously used to being around people.
If you would like to see other photos I took of their peacocks, you can go to this link.
I will leave you with this.
"How come it can't fly no better than a chicken?" Milkman asked.
"Too much tail. All that jewelry weighs it down. Like vanity. Can't nobody fly with all that stuff. Wanna fly, you got to give up the stuff that weighs you down."
The peacock jumped onto the hood of the Buick and once more spread its tail, sending the flashy Buick into oblivion."
~Toni Morrison - Song of Solomon ~
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Happy Weekend!
A great saying, it also refers to people and their vanity.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photo, I love them when they spread their feathers.
I wish you a wonderful day. Hugs, Elke.
I am happy you enjoyed both photo and quote Elke :) it is a beautiful sight to see their fanned feathers on display. I wish you a wonderful day also. Hugs, Denise
DeleteYou really got an amazing photo. Brilliant, sharp, and sunny. Love the Toni Morrison!
ReplyDeleteIt was in one of those ‘I was in the right place at the right time’ moments Ginny :) and appreciate your kind words. Thank you and so happy you enjoyed both the photo and quote.
DeleteGorgeous capture of the head of the peacock, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is a good one too.
Thank you Margaret :) I am happy you enjoyed.
DeleteThat's gorgeous Denise. Love peacocks :-D
ReplyDeleteMy ankle is still healing. I am back to a fairly normal life though it doesn't have a good range of movement. I am working 2 hours a days weekdays and it can cope with that. Each night, no matter what I do, it's still very swollen. So might as well do things lol. I can walk for a while but slowly. They said it's gonna take ages to get better anyway and for the swelling to go. They were happy I can walk unaided and drive and am back working. Honestly Denise, I am just so grateful to be able to walk, do basic things and drive. These simple things in life eh. Thanks so much for asking <3
Thank you Ananka! I appreciate you letting me know how you are healing. I am sure it is going to take a long time for your ankle to be 100 percent, but sounds like you are heading in the right direction and you have a great attitude, which is half the battle. I agree, the simple things in life, things we normally take for granted until they start answering back :) Continued healing wishes my friend.
DeleteThey are astonishing birds, so flamboyant.
ReplyDeleteCouldn’t agree more Janice :)
DeleteSuch gorgeous birds. I love the blue color on him
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, they certainly are. Colors in nature can be truly amazing :)
DeleteWe’ll be in Victoria, BC later this mother where peacocks are easily seen.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful David! I loved Victoria when we were there. You will probably be going to Butchart Gardens, another amazing place.
DeleteThose boys have a lot of feathers to try to impress the girls. Nature is weird but wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly do John, and it can be, very true :)
DeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Regine, I am happy you think so :)
DeleteBeautiful Peacock image, they are a colorful treat to see. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, they certainly are. I have enjoyed the photos of your peacock visitor on occasion. I would love for one to visit us, though it would be one of those ‘falling out of my shoes’ moments methinks :) You take care and enjoy your day and weekend also :)
DeleteVibrant color! Great bit at the end.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed, thank you Sandra :)
DeleteGreat shot of the peacock. I enjoyed that quote, too. They are such a flashy bird and so much fun to see.
ReplyDeleteThat’s great and thank you Ellen :) Totally agree!
DeleteLove this profile
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, he did pose beautifully for me :)
DeleteDenise what a handsome bird.
ReplyDeleteOn the way home from the teapot exhibit I had the oldies channel playing on the radio
OMword I sang with it an thought of you
It was the song "Oh Denise" by Randy and the Rainbow. I adored that song in the 1960s.
Have you heard it? If not maybe you can google it
Hugs Cecilia
Awwww Cecelia, you are such a sweetheart for thinking of me. I really do appreciate that. Can’t bring it to mind right now but will definitely take a look. Hugs Denise
DeleteI found the video of Denise from 1963
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgqMW4CHClk
You are such a sweetheart to look that up for me. I just listened and thoroughly got a kick out of it. I can honestly say I have never heard of a song with my name in it. How about that? Thank you Cecilia, you are an awesome lady :) hugs, Denise
DeleteYou are very welcomed....Simon and Garfunkel were brilliant lyrist to
Deletebe able to sing about Cecilia. "Oh Cecilia, you are breaking my heart'.....
They were my favorite, them and John Denver :)
DeleteThat's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie :)
DeleteOh, what a gorgeous throwback! Paignton Zoo is such a fantastic place, and there is nothing quite like the thrill of a peacock just casually strolling past you on the footpath. They act like they absolute own the place, don't they? You captured his profile so beautifully, the colors on his neck are just mesmerizing.
ReplyDeleteThat quote from Toni Morrison is absolutely incredible. It gave me chills! "Wanna fly, you got to give up the stuff that weighs you down"—what a powerful, profound truth to carry into the weekend. It really makes you pause and think about what "jewelry" or extra weight we are holding onto that keeps us from truly soaring.
It has been 11 years since that trip, do you still get back to South Devonshire very often to visit your hometown?
Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory and such a perfect quote. Sending you the biggest hugs and wishing you a truly wonderful, restful weekend!
I am so happy you enjoyed this Melody and thank you greatly. I am very happy you enjoyed. Toni’s paragraph was profound and very wise right? From her bio she was obviously an amazing lady. I was happy to have found these lines to share.
DeleteMy last trip home was in 2015 and was probably my last one. When my parents passed away, things changed for me, though I still love the place and always will have those great memories.
Thank you again for writing such a sweet comment, which meant a lot to me. My wishes for you are the same you sent to me dear Melody :) I look forward to visiting your blog soon.
this is wonderful!! your images of the peacock are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie, happy you think so and very much appreciated :)
DeleteSpectacular!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, he certainly was an incredible bird :)
DeleteA beautiful photo. We had them on the farm in Rhodesia, wow they can make a noise!! Have a good weekend, Diane
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Diane :) I seem to remember them being quite loud at the zoo. You have a good weekend also.
DeleteBello pavo real. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGracias, yo también lo pensaba. Te mando un beso :)
DeleteSuch a beautiful blue colour.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend wishes Denise.
All the best Jan
Isn’t he? Thank you Jan, happy weekend wishes to you also and all the best :)
DeleteThey really are gorgeous birds - such a pretty blue!
ReplyDeleteAgree with you 100% Sandie. Thank you :)
DeleteWanna fly, you got to give up the stuff that weighs you down. I like that.. that's deep.
ReplyDeleteFelt the same way Hena :) Thank you :)
DeleteYou getting this shot in real life is a true treat. Very, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivy, it was a real treat that he came up as close as he did. I was surprised.
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