Monad - the magazine

The magical plumage of the Peacock in full glory used as a magazine cover for the Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, India.

The picture was shot using a Canon EOS 5D Mark II with a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II USM (+2x optical extender) during early monsoon when the birds engage in courtship behaviour in their natural habitat.

Focal Length = 400mm, 1/400 seconds, f/5.6, ISO 200.