<p><strong>Strutting About:</strong> A gifted photographer can showcase the beauty of even the most commonplace animal. Here, a resplendent peacock <em>Pavo cristatus</em> looks out at the lake in Ranthambhore's Kachida valley. Habituated to humans on account of the masses that visit the nearby Kachida temple, this peacock, India's national bird, allowed a relatively close approach, which 'made' this image.</p><p><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan</p><p><strong>DETAILS:</strong> Camera: Nikon D800, Lens: Nikkor 17-35 mm. f/2.8, Aperture: f/9, Shutter speed: 1/250 sec., ISO: 400, Focal length: 22 mm.</p>
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