A group of friends joke about having a camera pointed in their direction. Most Filipinos tend to be very gracious when it comes to having their picture taken in public.

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Comically large shield. Also, I finally got a proper shot of the searchlights.

Sheep about to be judged at Cartmel Show, early August 2025. Its held at the village racecourse and has 'all things farming' such as sheep judging, terrier racing (comical), carriage driving various crafts on show and even an old horse drawn steam powered fire pump (working!) and so on. Am sure you get the picture. For us the show was not too big and not too small - just right for a day out. And the weather helped as it was dry, warm and sunny.

Cartmel is a small and very pretty village in the south part of Cumbria, England with an 800 year old priory cartmelpriory.org.uk/

www.cartmelagriculturalsociety.org.uk/the-show/

Sitting on one of his favourite perches in the Willow tree overlooking the fish pond and doing a lot of comical looking head bobbing as he tried to see what was going on in the hide. Superb looking bird.

Another situation where I wished I'd had my 500mm and a converter on the camera, as it was a wee bit too distant for the zoom lens. That said, although he spent 3-4 minutes in the tree before diving for a fish on this occasion, you never knew how long he would sit there; it could have been seconds only and if he had dived, you had no chance of catching the dive. So, it was a matter of compromising, as you also did not know how many dives you'd get. In the event we had only one completed in good light, so I'm happy enough!

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Naples : wow what a city.......dirty, scruffy, edgy, diverse, busy, vibrant, chaotic, lawless and comical mixed with grand architecture and raw humanity......

With it's reputation I did wonder if I was wise to have my lovely Leica hanging around my neck as I walked the back-streets of the city but what the heck, it's only a camera and we weren't mugged, accosted, robbed or knifed...in fact, we found everyone we met to be friendly and helpful......

A fabulous city....I will be back!

They were loud and comical and made it difficult to keep a straight face (check 'em out)... and of course they didn't know who was coming toward them either.

These little guys are comical. They hang upside down, argue, crowd each other and like to eat food from their feet.

“and now for something completely different ...”

- Monty Python's Flying Circus

Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIQn8pab8Vc

I BELIEVE I CAN FLY – R. KELLY

or a more light-hearted song : -

Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0Z4USGhIA

IF I COULD FLY – SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

I AM A CAT

I am a cat named Bubbles

a Maine Coon to be precise

I am hiding in the grass

can you see my eyes

when I think it's time

I will leap out and surprise

you will jump and laugh

as I chase the butterflies

why they always see me

is a constant mystery

am I not well camouflaged

in this lush green “sea”?

I quietly wait to seize my chance

oh, how they lead a merry dance

I only want to play with them

you understand; it's just a game

I'm tired now and need to sleep

they've worn me out so they can keep

their flying games all to themselves

I'll wait 'til nightfall for the elves

oh, yes, you laugh, but I have seen

those little ones all dressed in green

they hop about from stem to stem

not thinking that I may catch them

what's that you say Mum? Dinner gong?

“Leave those grass-hop-pers alone …!”

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'copyright image please do not reproduce without permission'

A little horse gossip on the eve of the U.S National elections :)

- From down under New Zealand.

Caught this little guy mid preen... lol, so comical to watch.

Fledgling blue jays are very comical.

I think I will be "over-posting" for the next few days. I have so many photos that need posting.

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I got tickled watching this Mockingbird at Sequoyah State Park, Oklahoma. He seemed to be looking at this water spigot wondering, "How do I get a drink out of this thing???"

Puffins are unmistakable birds with their black back and white underparts, distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs. Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites, it's a Red List species.

Mallards Having A Good Old Beakwag Whilst Resting On The Fishermans Pier At Carr Mill Dam, St Helens..

One of our ducks caught in a mid quack looks rather comical...can you see the second face if you only look at the ducks beak/bill....its also laughing.

Brent goose - Branta bernicla

I love the sound of Brent Geese, they always sound so comical. They arrive on our shores in October and leave in March.

Seen here in the salt marshes of the Solent, Hampshire.

Info RSPB.

It is an Amber List species because of the important numbers found at just a few sites.

For the bovine lovers out there. Could they be anymore comical? ;)

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Have a great day everyone!

A previous posting reworked.

Comical Portraits

The youngsters have been out with their parents the past week. Comical to watch. They constantly flutter their wings while perched (to keep balance?). One lost it's balance and tipped backward, but didn't let go. it was hanging upside-down. Unfortunately, they have been flying into our windows, but now seem to have learned they cannot do that.

Backyard, Richmond, BC

... You've got to scratch it!

This snow goose (Anser caerulescens) looked so comical, standing on one foot so he could scratch an itchy neck.

Juvenile Green Woodpecker testing his wings, quite comical to watch his antics.

Getting hyped for the TF2 file localization update.

Shadow waiting for his pieces of ham! Straight from the camera!

On the most comical boat trip ever, thanks to the nutty skipper bloke who had no people skills what-so-ever. This is much nicer BIG.

Roseate Spoonbill ~ out on a limb

In the Wild ~ Florida Wetlands U.S.A.

Northern Florida ~ St. Augustine, Florida

(two more photos 'from this day' in the comments)

*[My own personal take on the Roseate Spoonbill: After moving to South Florida in the early 70's I was pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful bird living here. Yes, they are comical and awkward, but I have grown to love and appreciate them. They are special, even delicate and graceful, and superbly stunning in-flight! Pretty fast flyer!

In the image above I like the light (even with it a little over-exposed on the neck...it was really bright!) I like the pose, texture on the back wing, wing color and transparency (of course), and the fact that this young bird hasn't a feather out of place! lol Well maybe one on the lower wing-pit. Magnificent bird! So happy that they live here in Florida.]*

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The Roseate Spoonbill is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. This species feeds in shallow fresh or coastal waters by swinging its bill from side to side as it steadily walks through the water, often in groups. The spoon-shaped bill allows it to sift easily through mud. It feeds on crustaceans, aquatic insects, frogs, newts and very small fish ignored by larger waders. The Roseate Spoonbill nests in shrubs or trees, often mangroves, laying 2 to 5 eggs, which are whitish with brown markings. Immature birds have white, feathered heads, and the pink of the plumage is paler. They are extremely agile high in the treetops. (They are often confused with the flamingo.)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseate_Spoonbill

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._augustine_florida

Two cygnets doing some synchronised swimming practice by the local pond.

Beautiful bird but can easily take on a comical look at times.

If you're looking for a bird with attitude, look no further: the black-crowned night heron, or ‘Auku‘u is the one for you. First of all, they're big - with a wingspan around four feet and a stocky, barrel-chested body that would be comical if it wasn't for the intensity with which they carry themselves. Their movements are deliberate and it is easy to get mesmerized by their focused, stealthy approach to hunting. They patrol wetlands and sometimes backyard ponds, often seen motionless as they wait to ambush their prey with a lightning-quick thrust of the neck. Dinner for these birds is a smorgasbord of frogs, fish, small rodents, crustaceans, and the chicks of other wetland residents.

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Cameron, Mason and Roman having a bit of a laugh. I found these caps in a cupboard that I was clearing out. Its amazing that sometimes you forget what you actually have.

Comments and favorite of many, thank you everyone.

Jumping spider is a creature pretty comical.

I love ... ^^

She just looks so miserable it's comical.

Another species we had were the White Pelicans folks which I haven't seen for quite a while, which are very elegant and graceful in flight, but very comical while incoming and landing as you will see.

I had another great day yesterday with my favorite wetland species, the Least Bittern of which I'll have to put on the back burner for now. Sorry for the lengthy story, so as always have a great day and thank you for taking the time to visit.

Among the most comical and mischievous citizens of dogdom, the Bull Terrier is playful and endearing, sometimes stubborn, but always devoted. These unique 'eggheads' are exuberant, muscular companions who thrive on affection and exercise. Bull Terriers are robust, big-boned terriers who move with a jaunty stride suggesting agility and power.

Here's our pal Feathers again, he put a lot of effort into getting that feather off his beak to say the least.

This is one of many frames I took in high speed continuous mode at 10fps, when you watch them in sequence they are quite comical. This is Feathers giving a full body shakedown to end his preening session (with the feather still on the beak) and this frame stood out as it looked to me like he was bustin' a move!

This car is always comical to my eyes.

2017: Concours-on-the-Avenue, Carmel

At the Kilby General Store, a comical incident unfolded during a hot summer day. A mischievous kid named Sammy decided to sample every ice cream flavor in stock. He went through countless scoops, each one more exotic than the last. As he left, Mr. Kilby jokingly handed him an "Ice Cream Connoisseur" certificate for his adventurous taste-testing. Sammy proudly displayed it on his bedroom wall, becoming a local legend for his sweet-toothed escapade.

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Kilby General Store

Kilby British Columbia Canada

Website: www.sollows.ca

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Winter. Rain, wind, grey skies. And my fluffy Henry making the sun come out :-)

American Coot chicks are one of the most comical looking chicks around.

Took many beautiful photos of these beautiful Hares, both close ups & action shots! But this one stands out for me! It’s face is so comical

gave me a full , up close view of the inside feathers.... the patterns of taupe, fading into silver, fading into black so beautiful.

I also loved the polished toes, how nice to have them matching the feathers.....that beak and exquisite eye complete the look...the pinky white legs hmmmm, not too sure about them......heheheheh

Raerae snuck into my photoshoot - I was so focused on the happy pencils that I didn't realise that she was there!

The shot I used at the time is in the comments.

Uploaded for the Smile on Saturday 'Funny photobombs' theme [17-Feb-2024]. 😸

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Goofy dog.

Day 43/365

119 photos in 2019 - #26: Comical

PYF: 3/14/19

Mostly I came down to shoot the Golden Gate bridge, but when you have something comical like a seagull squatting on a sunstar, you might as well shoot it?

Lovely comical birds. Just need a little sombrero.

08-04-26

On New Year's Day... our national bird, the Canada Jay giving a comical pose.

I thought this was very comical-with seagull lording over the scene...