Entranced by the nature in his native country, an Indian photographer has captured a magical moment on camera after venturing out during the monsoon season: a peacock preening its feathers after the rain. He is now sharing his footage in hopes of inspiring others to love, respect, and help save wildlife. Kirubha Karan, who resides in Pollachi in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, describes himself as an explorer, nature enthusiast, and animal lover. He was at Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Valparai on July 18, 2021, when he encountered the subject of his now-viral photo series. “One fine morning, I just went to take bird photos,” Karan, 33, told The Epoch Times. “It was monsoon time. [When] the rain stopped, on a branch of a tree this beautiful peacock cleaned his feathers. “I was just stunned … so I took photos of it.” Karan shared photos and a video of the …