Photograph info: This photograph was taken today at Two Dogs Farm in Tinicum Township, about 15 minutes south of Durham Township.

This white peacock was recently adopted by the farm's owners and has no name yet. I recommended the name "Mae Murray" after a 1920s silent film star with blonde hair who often wore dramatic headpieces, as in this wonderful image.

Camera settings and post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens at 70mm, ISO 200, f/2.8, shutter 1/125s. Adjusted white balance for warmth; curves adjustment for contrast.

Thank you for visiting Durham Township!

--Kathleen

p.s. Filmmaker Ajit Anthony Prem made a short documentary film here in Durham a couple of years ago - he finally finished it up and posted it here on Vimeo the other day - check it out! Great job, Ajit!

Carefully crafted light like out of an Caravaggio, perfect color palette restricted to those shadows of brown (given that white is a non-color). Strong image - definitely working for me!

this is so special; i love it.

Really like this photo. The white against the brown tones is striking. Would love to see the plumage open sometime, must be quite a sight.

This is a MAGNIFICENT shot. I saw your blog site through a friend and I must say- it's truly gorgeous. I've been a fan of Andrew Wyeth's for some time and I must say I can see influences of his work on your own. You're pictures speak volumes and I can only say, it's an honor to have visited here today. - Steve

I love this shot. Really nice! You do an extraordinary job. Your pictures are an inspiration.

Beautiful! The little bit of reflection captured in the mirror is exquisite!

So serious. So formal. So stylish. So fine. So Connallyesque. So how much you want for the frame?

I would inquire regarding the screen door, but it is obviously priceless.

Got to be a poem there, Jon.

Beautiful light and I'm delighted to find a peacock that could be photographed effectively in black-and-white. :-) The documentary was wonderful. It was worth the wait!

looks like the hen wear a little crown :) good one!

A capture of a lifetime - Brilliant!
Congratulations.

Inside the room the light is mostly muted
Revealing an old ladder, a box that is fluted.
A screen door, a mirror, all past their prime
Tucked away treasures, resting quite some time.
A peacock in white wearing a piercing game face,
With such humble surroundings it looks out of place.

That's an amazing photo - I thought of Vermeer right away!

The mirror in the corner makes me think of an old painting. Very nice composition.

This is such a wonderful picture. I will never have a camera like you have but we do have a Canon Power Shot SD630. I have more time these days and I plan to take pictures and learn as I go. You are always a good example for me.

Amazing shot kathleen! I love all of the shades of whites and browns.

Spectacular!! Love the use of light..and especially the surprise reflection in the mirror. Great find!!!

Great lighting and a beautiful bird.

I love this. Beautiful light and beautiful exotic bird. The setting is perfect.

I have to go look at the video.

The surprise factor on this one is a big hit. You just don't expect that pose from that animal on that place. The light it's just breathtaking, it could be easily confused with a painting.
Great job.

This is a stunning photo! I love that there is a mirror here. Amazin lighting.

Great shot! The lighting, the slight decrepitness/dirtiness, and the stark contrast of the white peacock make this a shot that you can dwell on as a viewer.

Kathleen, I have been visiting your blog for several years -- your photos are so good that I often take them for granted. And just when I start to feel that way, you share one that just stands out even more. This (from my perspective) is one of those special ones...when I think you can't get any better, you do! This is AWESOME in so many ways!!! A great signature photo. Thanks!

What beautiful composition and lighting. So expertly done!

love your work!!! I can live something very far from me, I can breathe different air and live the life of every day over there with you.
...Feeling that just travel can give me and your photography is a journey in your life...

Beautiful composure to this image.

Awwww. What a great shot. Love the light.

Reminds me a royalty !

This is absolutely stunning. Might as well be a painting.

This is a most intriguing photo. I love everything about it. The rustic contrasted with the elegant. I LOVE this photo.

I had to stop by and look at this again...which is exactctly the goal, yes?

This is such an amazing image - I LOVE IT!
The reflection is awesome - it takes my breath away, the beauty of the light, and the bird, and the rustic setting. Andrew Wyeth could have painted that exact scene.