Sumo Merlin.

The pose reminds me to that of a Sumo wrestler's pose, hence the title.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D MIV
Canon 500 f 4.0 + 1.4
ISO 640
1/2000 s
f 7.1

Liking this a lot, the higher angle works very well to show off the under markings, wonderful patterns and detail, gotta love that tail spread...a lot to like with this Karl

A nice look at the tail and cool pose.
I do wish the head was cocked just a bit more toward the camera.

Nice view of his undercarriage, loving the tail fan. I think you did a nice job from this angle. I think it would be stronger if his head was turned down a bit, but I think its a fun image that works well as presented.

Nice shot of this stretching Merlin. I too like the fanned tail and the raised foot. I dont mind that she is looking away and you got a nice catch in the eye. Nice and sharp too. Well done.

nice image,sharp good detail,like the title of the image.

Hi Karl, clever title, and it certainly does look like a somo pose. The angle has given the perch another dimension.

Hey Karl,
Love the title! You have good detail on the tail even with the angle......still very nice done!