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Meerkat


Meerkat
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Copyright: Ho Tony (gracious) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1987 W: 0 N: 3151] (13068)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-03
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-03 0:35
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Meerkat (Suricata Suricatta)
Meerkat are a member of the Mongoose family which are mainly found in Africa.

They live in the desert, water is scarce, so they rarely drink, finding moisture instead in roots, plants and insects.
living in underground burrow is cooler and provides some protection from predators.

This was captured at the Auckland Zoo, they have only three male and two female Meerkats with them.

just sharing with you!

ridvan, SelenE, fartash, erve, Juyona, angybone, Silke, nglen, Ken52, marhowie, hester, miumiu, boreocypriensis has marked this note useful
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Hi Tony,
I saw in NGC that meerkats live in deserts digging is their main activity. How come they are living in a zoo. Do they have provision for them to carry out meerkat's daily activities. Anyway a beautiful capture and very nice details too. They are the most successful insect killers. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Tony,
A funny fellow!
Judgede by all the photographs I have seen these guys display all sorts of funny behaviour, but this is maybe the first time I see one sitting like a human would do, except for the tail!
Good details in the fur coat...
Greetings,
Pablo -

selam tony, an excellent shot and very good composition of this lovely meerkat nice pov and bg with splendid colours.
Well done ! Regards
ridvan

Hello Ho
Very nice shot of this Meerkat,
It would better if you didn't crop the tail,
Perfect lighting ans details,funny pose.

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2399 W: 63 N: 4206] (13770)
  • [2007-08-03 1:53]

Hi Tony,
It looks so funny :o) Good details, POV, composition and colors. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Hi Tony,

A very funny capture. His/here tail between the legs. I agree just what pablominto says. Just like human. Naturel colours and sharp as usual. When your looking to this feller she/he has as mile on his/here face. Thats for you my friend (-: Regards and TFS Bob

Hi Tony

Very funny animal. I've never seen before it, a strange creature for me. But it poses very nice for you. You have found a good mannequin :)Bravo and TFS.

Greetings
Fevzi

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3318 W: 149 N: 6113] (18646)
  • [2007-08-03 3:25]

These meerkats are strange characters. Nice shot of him sitting in the sun Tony. A pity about the tail being cropped off though.
Cheers
Janice

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  • erve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 90 W: 5 N: 119] (580)
  • [2007-08-03 4:58]

hello tony, really nice pose of this meerkat reclining in the sun, what a life! Nice sharpness and details, maybe a tighter crop on the sides perhaps?

TFS

Ewan

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2252 W: 10 N: 2594] (15453)
  • [2007-08-03 5:26]

Hola Tony,
simpática foto,
y agradable nitidez y pov.
y texturas de la piel estupendas,
saludos y buen fin de semana,

Gee what a cutie!!!
They are the most animated little beings, aren't they?
Good shot - wonderful pose - great lighting - good detail. Gee, he really is cute! ha ha

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-08-03 7:11]

This is a bit of a change, but a lovely one
Superb capture with outstanding details -- looks like a very alert little fellow.
TFS
silke

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-08-03 7:53]

Hi Tony,

I looked at him and had to laugh. He has the funniest expression on his face. Love that pose! He looks very relaxed and happy to have his picture taken. Nice shot!

Jane

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 1627] (5989)
  • [2007-08-03 10:46]

Hello Tony,
A different pic for today, very nice Meerkat, I love the pose
Wonderful POV and composition, lovely colors. Very sharp and well focused.. Well Done

Everton.

Hi Tony,
I think I am going to do the same this weekend. The first weekend with sun in a long time.
The pose is really funny. One I would not have expect to see form this animal. I love the golden color of its furr and the wonderful details you managed to capture. It looks like he gave you a wonderful smile.
TFS,
Niek

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2865 W: 34 N: 8488] (31708)
  • [2007-08-03 12:43]

Hi Tony. Good shot of the Meerkat in a great pose. shame you cut his tail off. good detail and colour. well done TFS.
Nick..
Have a good weekend.

Hi Tony, cute suricata with lovely details and nice pose, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 640 W: 98 N: 1241] (4189)
  • [2007-08-03 18:07]

Great shot Tony. You did a perfect job with exposure. Focus was spot on and the colors are excellent. He certainly looks like he was posing for the camera.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-08-03 19:41]

Hello Tony

What a funny pose,he looks like he is relaxing having a chat with you.Well focused with excellent sharpness and detail in the fur.wonderful eye contact.well done.TFS

Rob

Hi Tony,
very intresting capture and funny pose.perfect lighting and sharpness.
well done.
TFS.

What, no seascape Tony?
Detailed capture, you caught em' by the tail it seems ;) He does have that flash catchlight in the eyes, and a somewhat startled look..Who is that odd creature with the big glass eye? :)
Well done & TFS.
Howard

Hi Tony,it's a verry good picture,i like it,marvelous,cheer

Mich

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-08-04 12:33]

Hi Tony

Great pose and great expression! He looks quite relaxed. Nice POV and well focused.

TFS

Karan

Hi,
Very funny shot of this Suricata.
Very nice pov and great colors.
All the best,
Iulian

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  • miumiu (12)
  • [2008-01-26 13:36]

Hello Tony!!!!
l am happy to see your gallery here too!!! This is one of my favourite animals!!! Great moment!!! :-)
Greetings
Agnes

Hi Tony,
Beautiful,loveley.Congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

Hi Tony, another lovely and perfect capture of this cute fellow with a lovely posture:). It is very pretty:)
TFS this fine capture my friend!
Cheers,
Bayram

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