Combined a couple images I took yesterday at the Chicago Field Museum. Yes, I think my proximity to this museum gives me an unfair advantage.
The Peacock & the Crane
A Peacock, puffed up with vanity, met a Crane one day, and to impress him spread his gorgeous tail in the Sun.
"Look," he said. "What have you to compare with this? I am dressed in all the glory of the rainbow, while your feathers are gray as dust!"
The Crane spread his broad wings and flew up toward the sun.
"Follow me if you can," he said. But the Peacock stood where he was among the birds of the barnyard, while the Crane soared in freedom far up into the blue sky.
Moral: It is better to be useful than to be beautiful. Never be so proud of yourself. One should be humble always.
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I really like the clever composition, showing perfectly how the peacock thinks highly of itself. The pastel colors in the background are also wonderful. Congratulations on the ribbon!
absolutely you have an unfair advantage .. !! .. lol ..
and i love the moral of the story ..
many congratulations on the ribbon .. this was one of my favs in the challenge .. :)
wonderful photos combined so well .. its a great image .. :)
btw we have a peacock that visits occasionally .. its a pain .. and very silly .. !! .. ;)
The Peacock & the Crane
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