That's gotta hurt

[Connie Mier]

Not a perfect landing but I think it finally succeeded getting on the stick. I believe this is a laughing gull, shot on Biscayne Bay.
sony a700, 70-400mm Sony
f5.6, 1/2000, ISO200, @330mm, handheld
Connie

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

That is a funny image Connie! I bet you were laughing as well? :D

Well executed image. I think you should have a caption competition for this one.

[Michael Zajac]

Hi Connie, I think you captured a unique moment here. Nice position w/ the wings -wish for some eye contact-but this is still an interesting shot.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Yikes, this really does look painful. I guess this guy needs some more flying lessons. :) I like the sharpness and wing position and would tone down the highlights on the head some more. Thanks for the smile!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Wow, that is funny. Hope its ego wasn't hurt too much! I agree with Axel about the whites on the head, but all else looks good.

[Brian Grant]

That is a funny image Connie! I bet you were laughing as well? :D

Well executed image. I think you should have a caption competition for this one.

Any landing that you can walk away from is a good one. :D

[Stephen Stephen]

Connie I can hear the air brakes screeching now. Very funny.

[Marina Scarr]

This does look like a painful moment from this point of view. Did you notice the bird has what appears to be eyebrows?

[Harshad Barve]

this must be very painful for bird , Fantastic timing
TFS

[Connie Mier]

This does look like a painful moment from this point of view. Did you notice the bird has what appears to be eyebrows?

Yes Marina, they are well drawn eyebrows at that. :)

[Dave Barnes]

Adds new meaning to the phrase 'clipped at the post'. Glad it did not end up being a ring neck. Agree with Axel on the whites. Thanks for sharing the lighter moment.

[Bill Foxworthy]

Gulls get a bad rap usually but provide excellent opportunities as shown here. Love the detail and clarity here Connie.