Tern Chick Stretch

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
500mm +1.4 ex
ISO 320
1/2000 sec. at f/6.3
Tripod low to ground

I know this isn't the best shot and it could be alot sharper and the BG could be cleaner-but it is so funny I had to share.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I'm glad you posted it. The pose really is funny, it looks as if he wants to become a helicopter. :)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Funny Denise he/she looks like she is trying to do a headstand!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ha ha! Wicked pose :-) You are right about sharpness, but only on the face as the wing tips (where critical focus seems to be locked on) seem sharp enough for me. Selective USM on the face area would bring it up to par.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very cool pose indeed Denise. I've never seen a bird do this yoga movement in my entire life. :) Thanks for sharing.

[Brian Barcelos]

Very Funny! He looks like a circus performer.

Brian

[denise ippolito]

Glad it made you smile:)

[Dave Leroy]

A unigue pose for sure Denise. I like the yoga idea. Dave

[Ramon M. Casares]

VERY nice pose, IMO the head is too soft, mabe some slective USM could help here. COngratulations.

[Ilija Dukovski]

It took me few seconds to realize where's the head:D
Really cool image!

[Stu Bowie]

Great timing Denise, and nicely framed between the two OOF plants in the BG. I agree, a little selective sharpening will help on the head. Well captured.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks everyone!!