I didn't have a good camera with me, but pulled out my phone to get these shots. Three big toms were keeping ladies on both sides of the road entranced with their beautiful tails and dance. At first the ladies were on both sides of the road, but as the car came down the hill, most moved to the right and away -- still watching the toms. Once I had my phone camera in place, I began inching down the road, taking a couple of photos. That's when it became clear who the top tom was.
Two of the toms hesitated, tails diminishing, while the third turned slowly to face "me" off (me being a big black sedan). As I approached closer, the other two toms slid off the road -- the winner of this contest never backing down his bluff manner, but wisely backing to the side of the road, ultimately following the hens as I passed by. There was no question in any of our minds as to who placed first in the TOP TOM contest!
Was the top Tom your iPhone? Mine does not have a name, or nearly your resolution, and frankly he is feeling a very sheepish 3GS, with tail tucked up for sure. Those are beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was my iPhone. On the other hand, I was able to enhance the photos in iPhoto so that they'd be easier to see. Still, they don't do these magnificent birds justice!
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