White Spray

Blair Wainman

White Spray

Won the White…White…White Challenge in the group “You’re Accepted” in August 2009

Won the THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TAIL FEATHERS Challenge in the group “I love Birds” in May 2009

The White Peacock, contrary to popular belief is not an albino, because its eyes are blue, not pink. The white is a color mutation, and although it can carry other genes, such as the blackshoulder and white-eyed, they are not visible because of its completely white color. Males are, as their name implies, completely white. Faint eyespots can be distinguished in the train by a thin layer of off white that surrounds the ocelli. The actual seeing eyes of the birds are blue.It is speculated there may be a few white peafowl bred naturally in India. White was one of the first variations to be discovered and made popular, and has been around for many years.

This was taken in the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden, Bogotá, Colombia.

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White Spray by Blair Wainman
White Spray by Blair Wainman
  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Gorgeous!!

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    WOW STUNNING!

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    O_O awed…

  • jomash

    jomash

    Just beautiful

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella

    amazing – never seen one of those!

  • David George

    David George

    Absolutely wonderful shot. Love the comp of the shot. Not too much, not too little.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks for your feedback. This is what I want to hear. Although much of composition is subjective (what the viewer wants to see), there are subtle principles of composition that are immutable and this is what I am wanting to learn.

  • David George

    David George

    You are welcome, alot of people would have tried for the full size of the tail and made the bird too small or would have used the full width of the tail and that would have shortened the large tail in the center. That part being a signal to females is the most dominate and makes the bird look bigger, need the great height of the center for the photo to work for me. I like it alot

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Spectacular bird. Great angle on the shot.

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    So elegant and oozes beauty,excellent pic!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you David for viewing and commenting on this photo. It’s much appreciated.

  • Susan van Zyl

    Susan van Zyl

    Exquisite! I love it!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Susan for your kind words!

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    ALBA BEAUTY…..ROYAL PERFECT

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Bianca! I’m glad you enjoyed this shot.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    So lovely!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Jonicool! I appreciate your comment!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    Can’t believe I haven’t commented on this beauty Blair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,stunning capture. Vickie

  • Blair Wainman replied

    I just noticed some comments that I haven’t acknowledged…must have all come at once and I overlooked them. Thanks Vickie! I always appreciate your comments!

  • trwphotography

    trwphotography

    WOW beautiful!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    I notice that I missed your comment! I always appreciate them, especially the Wow! Thanks so much!

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Wow, what a majestic, mysterious bird! I’ve never seen the color like this! Beautiful capture and composition!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Dawne! I appreciate your comments! Sorry this is so late!

  • weeneydog

    weeneydog

    This is the most stunning photo I have ever seen. Wow.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thank you Keith for your generous comments1

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Beautiful work. what an amazing bird!!!!

  • Pat Lucas

    Pat Lucas

    Magnificent

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    This is one of the most beautiful white peacock I have ever seen. This goes immediately into my cherished collection of favorites. Wonderful work. I hope you enjoy my gallery as much as I enjoyed yours.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for these kind words. I appreciate it. I’m with Lois, another RBer. I need to take a break from things for a while so I can wonder through galleries more and just enjoy them. I have missed so many already!

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much, Glenna!

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    oh my wow

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Kenny!

  • keleka656

    keleka656

    That is a WOW shot if I ever saw one. What a beautiful bird this is. Ive never seen one in person and have only seen a couple photos. This photo is gorgeous!! Looks absolutely stunning in the white matted frame! Nice work.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thank you ever so much for your wonderful comments!

  • Steven Guy

    Steven Guy

    Fabulous framing !

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much, Steven!

  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy

    Just came across the image.. Excellent and beatiful photo… Well done.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words!

  • richardseah

    richardseah

    Wow! I have never seen a peacock like this before! Great information to go with a great image.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much! They really are something to see!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Blair, this shot is just sooooo magnificent!!!!! When you were little, did you ever get sparklers at 4th of July????? That’s what this image of yours reminds me of … but better … it stays still long enough to really enjoy it … AND … it doesn’t burn my hand!!!!!! LOL!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thanks so much Lois for your great comments. And I’m so glad you enjoyed this take. I do so remember those sparklers and it sure does remind me of those days. Oh for those days again!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Wow, I have never seen one of these before! Beautiful capture!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Oops, forgot to say – very interesting info too.

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    Amazing! Thank you for showing us a world of animals that we don’t often get to see. This is a fantastic image and great narrative…

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    fabulous ~ !!! nature created and you’ve captured so very well ~ interesting to learn about these amazing birds too ~ all around bravo for this one! xx

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Linda for your wonderful comments! Much appreciated!

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Another gem in your gallery my friend. I have to come back and take a closer look. Brilliant work.

  • gaylene

    gaylene

    A queen/king of beauty … stunning

  • yolanda

    yolanda

    Wow this is a stunning shot! Never knew there were white peacocks :-)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Yolanda! These peacocks are so beautiful…I’d never seen one either until I saw one in the botanical gardens near where I live! I should upload more that I have.

  • micmac

    micmac

    SUBLIME!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Micmac!

  • ruxique

    ruxique

    Wow, fantastic shot! Fantastic creature! I’s the first time when I see a white peacock.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. These guys are just as beautiful in their own way as the Indian Blue Peacock.

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    So lovelY! great light!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Christine!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    I never even knew there was a white peacock. It’s beautiful

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you! They can sure put on a show…as beautiful as the Indian Blue Peacock in my opinion!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is an amazing shot, just beautiful,

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Ann! I’m glad you liked it!

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    I love the history on this most beautiful bird that you have photographed perfectly

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you SueAnne! It was quite a surprise to me to find that it wasn’t an albino. I never knew that white peacocks even existed until I saw this one in the botanical gardens close by and when I went on the internet found that they are a completely normal peacock! And they are beautiful!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    This is so very beautiful, the bird is magnificent!! I would love to see one!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Sharon!! I hope you get to see one soon! I would love to see you capture one one camera! It would be beautiful to see!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    well done blair i also have a white peacock in my portfiloio and everything you say is true the zoo i worked at in N.J. has quite a few and they also have an albino which i will try and post a bit later this month
    mike

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Mike! I would love to see an albino now that I have seen a white one. I look forward to seeing yours!

  • PhotosbyNan

    PhotosbyNan

    Although the peacock is one of my favorite birds, I do get a thrill when I see a white one as they are so unique! This is a marvelous capture! Thank you for sharing, Blair.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! They are quite attractive and as enjoyable to capture as the Indian Blue Peacock!

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    amazing shot!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Angel! And thank you for the favorite!

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    A beautiful shot…......great composition as discussed above….very effective!!
    An amazing bird – I’ve only seen the typical colourful ones…this is unique!! Well done.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Wendi! They are amazing birds and as enjoyable to capture on camera as the Blue Indian Peacock!

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    fabulous ….. pure genius : )

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Heather!!

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    wow, this is so gorgeous. You don’t see this everyday!

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Awesome capture & thanks for the info.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you for viewing and commenting and for the favorite!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    You are so sweet!! I am here viewing your beautiful image again and reading your wonderful mail and I see your kind note. You are a cherished friend dearest Blair, thank you!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work great image well done

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Alan! I appreciate your comments!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Beautiful! Still have to find one of these guys!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much! I enjoy these guys entertainment!

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Absolutely amazing

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Ken for your kind words on this capture!

  • shooterrn

    shooterrn

    This is so awesome, I enjoyed looking at all your photography, great work.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to view my images!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Looking through the comments on this photo, I find that my previous comment is nowhere in sight. In it I said I was green with envy at such an excellent shot – hope this comment stays :)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Hmmm, I wonder what happened! It didn’t get deleted but there are some strange things happening on this website so it wouldn’t surprise me that it got lost somewhere!!! Thank you so much for your comment(s)! I appreciate it!!

  • AngelArtiste

    AngelArtiste

    HOw perfectly lovely…what do the girls look like?

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Angel! Hmm, I don’t think I’ve seen a female..but I imagine that they would look the same!!

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    The image is beautiful and inspires me!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!! They are quite the entertaining birds to watch!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    looks like a RNAi mutation here, but looks absolutely amazing

    should be the pimp of the lek

  • Blair Wainman replied

    It is a genetic mutation! And they are absolutely amazing to see. I have a whole album of this bird in my Pbase website which you can access through my site here!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Incredible shot- so so beautiful- a fav!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and for the fav!!!

  • Beatriz  Cruz

    Beatriz Cruz

    Fantastic capture of this peacock!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Beatriz!!

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Woow…love it!!!!! Excellent capture :O)) a bridal feeling…

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Rosy!! He puts on quite a display when he’s in the mood!!

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi

    Stunning image.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Al!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent;

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Scott!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    perfect:)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you!!

  • bubblehex08

    bubblehex08

    Beauty, elegance, ... great capture!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you!!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Fantastic shot!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Gail!!

  • Keithbotilier

    Keithbotilier

    Well Blair I also have never seen such a beautiful Peacock, Ihave photographed Blue and green,but this is magnificiant.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Keith!! Much appreciated!!

  • Gavin Maginness

    Gavin Maginness

    What a magnificent creature. I envy you as I wish I was there to see it. Thank you for letting me see it.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Gavin!! I’d never seen one before either! And we are just about at that time of year when they begin to put on their mating show so hopefully I will get some more!!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Unbelievable beauty!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thank you so much!!

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    oh wow this is so stunning … absolutely wonderful moment : )

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Heather!!

  • dominikanac

    dominikanac

    Wonderful!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much!!

  • catnip addict manor

    catnip addict ...

    this bird must be getting married, lol

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    What a fantastically beautiful image! Dee

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Dee!!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Beautiful! Gotta find me a white peacock! lol

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Beautiful! Gotta find me a white peacock! lol

  • Nancy Barrett

    Nancy Barrett

    Amazing! Beautifully composed and captured, Blair!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much for your kind words!!

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Wonderful title for a really interesting image. I would also have thought that this is an “albino” and am glad to know otherwise now. Such an elegant bird! Those tail feathers really so look like a spraying fountain :o)
    Eva

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks folks!! Initially I had them as albinos too, until someone corrected me on it and after researching on the internet found out quite a lot about them!! Glad you enjoyed this one!!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Drop dead gorgeous shot Blair…so so beautiful!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Gail!! I really appreciate your kind words…sorry they are so late!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wow, this is impressive! And I had not even heard of a white peacock. What a stunning shot!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Joanne!! I hadn’t heard of them either until I saw them in the Botanical Gardens…and thought they were albinos!!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    What a magnificent creature, Blair! Absolutely beautiful! – Pat

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Magnificent they are!! Thanks Pat!! I appreciate your kind words!!

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Gorgeous!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Cheryl!!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    oh yes ~!!! like a bride on her wedding day ~ but more likely found in the chorus line girl ;) spectacular shots Blair ~ congrats on both! xx

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Linda!! I like the chorus line imagery better!! It would be something to see a whole row of these guys waving their fans they way they do!! lol!! Thanks a bunch!!

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Such a beautiful bird – I think I like this white one better than the multi-colored – so angelic looking.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    It’s so distinct and I’m with you… I love this one as it stands out against the greenery!! I have a whole album of these here if you’re interested!!

  • Kathy Reid

    Kathy Reid

    So pure, stunning image!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Kathy!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Kathy!!

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    Beautifully composed and photographed :-)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Darren!!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    wheeeeeee this is my card I bought….....and now you won the challenge with this most gorgeous photo Blair!!! Well done my friend wow, I am so happy for you (and me for owning this photo in a card). Congratulations!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Vickie!! You know, this photo has been the strangest!! It is second in views and the highest in favorites of all of my photos and your sale on top but has never been featured in any group…so now it has finally won a challenge…maybe it will be featured now!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    Well I hope so, it sure deserves being seen!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Well I hope so too…but so far not a word!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Well I hope so too…but so far not a word!!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Congratulations on winning the challenge with this great and awesome capture. I read what you have said about it never having been featured …............ has happened to me 4 times and still NO features so don’t hold your breath. I don’t understand how this works but that’s the way the cookie crumbles. LOL

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Sandra!! Doesn’t motivate one to enter their contests…really what’s the point!! But this is the first time that this has happened to me…it’s so funny too, because this one has been viewed the most and favorited the most and purchased but never featured!! So ironic!! I don’t think I’ll enter any more of their challenges!! Take care!!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    SIMPLY STUNNING!!!! *CONGRATS on your challenge win, way to goooooo!!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Deb!! It was a great surprise to me!!

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    great shot Blair : )

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Jan!!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    Stunning!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Tracy!! Sorry for being so late!!

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    Congrats! BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURE!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Zoraida!! I appreciate your congrats…sorry this is so late!!

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    My congrats on your recent challenge win Blair, nicely done indeed.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Larry for your wonderful support!!

  • Sandy Sparks

    Sandy Sparks

    This is beautiful. I saw one at the Fountain of youth park in Florida. They are amazing birds!!!!!!!!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow!! You really captured this one beautifully!! Well done Sandy!!

  • urmysunshine

    urmysunshine

    this is FABULOUS!! Great angle and fill frame- love it!!!!!!!!!!!~

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!

  • Winston D.  Munnings

    Winston D. Mu...

    Such detail, and composition. Truly remarkable, Blair (and) the very best I’ve seen in the peacock category. Hoping you can off load this image for a huge one-time settlement. Absolutely gorgeous.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Winston!! I am truly honored by your wonderful comments!! ...are you offering? Lol! Thanks so much!!

  • Winston D.  Munnings

    Winston D. Mu...

    Wish I could, my friend, it is certainly deserving !!

  • chijude

    chijude

    What a wonderful display .. both the bird and you!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks very much!!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Such beauty. Wonderful capture.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Cee!!

  • vadim19

    vadim19

    Stunning! Never saw the white peacock!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    Well done Blair congrats on the win i worked at a zoo that has several of this species and have one in my portfoilo

    mike

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Michael!! Much appreciated!!

  • kimbarose

    kimbarose

    Amazing :): )

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • elfie

    elfie

    Exquisite…

  • MaeBelle

    MaeBelle

    Beautiful shot Blair, he is one awesome bird! :o)) God bless,Mae

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you MaeBelle!! They are so majestic!!

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Wow – great perspective and what a natural wonder

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks!! They are fascinating to watch!!

  • VanillaDolphin

    VanillaDolphin

    Congrats on your win =)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Oh my goodness, I just found out!! Wow!!! Thanks for the congrats!!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Congratulations on your challenge win, Blair. A well deserved win, I might add. Stunning capture!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow!!!! I can’t believe that I won!!! This is amazing!!! Thank you Barbara for the congrats!!!

  • Starz

    Starz

    ooooo what a splendid capture of a magnificent bird
    this is fabulous !! an instant fav, congratulations on your wonderful features and wins
    excellent

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow!!!!! What a surprise!!! Thanks for the congrats Karön!!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Aloha my dearest friend, congratulations on your winning entry in the creative challenge Blair!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow!! And what a surprise that was!! Thanks so much for your congratulations Sharon!! I appreciate it very much!!

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers

    White..White…White…challenge

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Nancy for the congratulations!!

  • StarKatz

    StarKatz

    Brilliant capture! Absolutely stunning!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Kaz!!!

  • ega39

    ega39

    BELLISIMO !

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Fabulous shot, Blair!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Wendi! He sure cooperated for me with these photos!

  • Sanjay  Kumar

    Sanjay Kumar 18 days ago

    STUNNING!! STUNNING!! STUNNING!!

  • Barbara Burkhardt

    Barbara Burkhardt 9 days ago

    Wow - just beautiful

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