His later works are characterized by humor and interesting compositions. "Passing in Review" and "The Yawn" were snapped at precisely the right moments. The three children and the four ducks form an interesting contrast, and the old fellow yawning and propping up his right leg radiates a warm, comic air.
「檢閱」（一九八○年）、「哈欠」（一九八○年）兩幅作品中，蔡高明靈巧地抓住了「伺機而動」的一剎那，那呆坐在門沿下的三個孩童與四隻昂首前進的白鵝間，形成一種有趣的對峙。