Warning Shot

[Joe Senzatimore]

Last night at the Colony I warned the beach goers not to approach standing up as they would spook the birds into an attack/warning mode. They didn't listen ,so laundry was in order when they got home. Next time thy will pay attention.
400ISO f8 at 1/1600th

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I didn't know they come with strings attached. :) Cool capture, I like the head angle and fanned tail and would crop a bit tighter.

[Doug Brown]

Looks like quite the warning 'shot.! I like the idea of a tighter crop.

[Marina Scarr]

Joe, this is simply too funny! I think I would crop some off the top to bring more attention to what is beneath the bird...which is what the story is all about. Great head angle and tail fan.

Thank you for the chuckle.

Marina

[Harold Davis]

that's perfect!!!! "this poo's for you" you couldnt have timed it better. just hilarious!!!!!

[Leo Berzins]

Nicely timed shot by you. Did the tern also get its timing right? :)

[Arsdel Fluesmeier]

This is a great shot. I would have cropped it a bit tighter tho.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Thanks to all for the response and comments. I cropped it as is as it is just my taste. I agree a tighter crop would work as well but I wanted some room around the Tern for this one. And yes it's aim was true , much to the dismay of those who spooked it.