These Animal Pics Are So Perfect, You'll Think They're Photoshopped

6. Photograph 16

"I turn myself over!" This funny picture catches a moment of apparent animal kingdom collapse, therefore producing a funny and charming image. Most likely a hairy or winged creature, the subject is caught in a posture that eerily matches a person giving up. Maybe it's a raccoon with its paws elevated, a prairie dog standing on its hind legs with forepaws raised, or even a bird with wings wide-open. The animal seems to be throwing in the towel in some invisible conflict since its posture and attitude combine to generate virtually perfect imitation of human body language. The image is so arresting and funny because of this anthropomorphic quality. Perfect timing by the photographer has frozen this split-second posture so viewers may put human emotions and intents onto the animal. Although the creature isn't really giving up, the analogy to human behavior is clear and fun. This picture reminds us of our relationships to the animal world by highlighting the startling parallels in body language throughout species. It also provides entertainment value. It's evidence of the photographer's ability to seize in nature such a precisely timed and expressive moment.