This happens when one is too slow

Morticia was sitting on that post when suddenly she decided to take off! I rather like her feathery leggings.

[moni kozi]

Well... i'm sure there aren't too many sharp photos of eagle (? Is Morticia an eagle?) legs. Which are quite long and slim. Looks like Morticia's trousers are a bit short.

I just checked: Morticia is a hawk. Not that I know the difference. But just to make things straight.

[Jessica C]

I have a pair of pants that look just like hers...now I'll feel like a hawk when I wear them.

Thanks for drawing attention to the niche subculture of avion fashion :)

[Chris]

What a stunning shot. The feather colours and detail are marvellous.

[Issi Bannerman]

Nice shot ... even if it was not the plan!

[Valerie Chesney]

What stunning legs Morticia has & I like the tiny fluffy ruffled feathers too

[Joan Robillard]

Funny- when I am too slow I get just the post.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Just had enough -- aiming for freedom !! Do love her feathery leggings -- quite funny !

[Susan Wakely]

So much power in those legs.

[Steve Chappell]

It is a great capture of her talons, though

[Esther Rosenberg]

Oh, do I have many shots of those too lol, they can take of in such a powerful quick move. Fun shot tho!

[katy]

A good close-up of her legs and feet. This is a view we seldom get in nature photography

[Ann H. LeFevre]

This is one of those pictures that shouldn't work but it does. I really like the feeling of motion created by most of the bird being out of the picture and just the legs in the action of taking off.

[Mags]

Cool capture!

[Steve Jacob]

I have an album full of the late shots. I all helps to make the well timed ones better though

[mittens (Marilyn)]

LOL Cool shot, though.

[LManning (Laura)]

Excellent action!

[KV]

Nice legs!

[Carole Sandford]

Well her legs are beautifully in focus!

[Allison Maltese]

Ha. It became a nice story shot, though...

[Babs]

You wouldn't want those feet to get a grip on you would you.

[Heather]

A fun action shot! I love it! Fav

[George]

Ha, ha. The one that got away. I love the honesty - and the legs!

[Lisa Savill]

Yes I love the look of those leggings! Fun action shot.

[Bill]

It made for an interesting shot.

[Rick]

Yeah, they can go in a heartbeat. Great shot.

[winghong_ho]

It is still a wonderful capture.

[Diana]

@monikozi @jcoder @galactica @jamibann @happysnaps @joansmor @beryl @wakelys @swchappell @dutchothotmailcom @grammyn @olivetreeann @marlboromaam @stevejacob @mittens @ljmanning @kvphoto @carole_sandford @falcon11 @onewing @365projectorgheatherb @gaf005 @lisasavill @cwbill @rickster549 @wh2021 Thanks for the great comments, favs and getting it on the pp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Gavin.J]

Incredible capture, well done:)

[Kathy A]

NIce colours and patterns of the bits you got