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Suricata suricatta


Suricata suricatta
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 503 N: 8087] (27684)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-15
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital RAW 100, Hoya UV 77mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Winter Holiday Campervan Trip 2006
Date Submitted: 2006-08-08 4:17
Viewed: 1399
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Suricata suricatta

Meerkats are a type of Mongoose. The name Meerkat comes from the Afrikaans (Dutch population of South Africa). The English translation is marsh cat, although Meerkats don't live near marshes and they are not cats. Their proper scientific name is Suricata suricatta.(Class - Mammalia , Order - Carnivora , Family - Viverridae.) They were first named in 1776.

Meerkats are born with hair but not full coats and with their eyes closed. They will live in the wild up to 10 years. However, in captivity they can live to be 15 years of age. Although they are relatively healthy animals, they are unfortunately prone to bovine tuberculosis and have been known to get rabies. When they are adults at about one year of age they will weigh around 2 pounds (750 - 820 grams) and stand an average of 12 inches high (30 centimeters). When they are on all four of their feet their height is only 6 inches (15 centimeters). Like all mongooses, they are agile hunters; however, they differ considerably from most of their other relatives. Unlike the typical mongoose of which there are around 35 types, Meerkats live in communities and depend on one another for survival. There are three other types of sociable mongooses, the Banded, the Kousi Mansi and the Dwarf mongooses. They also live in groups, but are not usually found in the Kalahari desert. While most mongooses are nocturnal, Meerkats hunt during the day. They live at night in burrows, which are complex tunnel systems consisting of mounds, access holes, and tunnels which lead to numerous sleeping chambers. A Meerkat community is called a mob or gang, and can number up to 40. There is always a dominate alpha male and dominate alpha female in each gang. The Meerkats larger mongoose relatives typically live alone or in pairs. These intelligent animals are extremely communicative and posses a large vocabulary. They flourish in their environment and are not endangered.

The above obtained from http://www.meerkats.net/info.htm

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 1:42 p.m.
Date: 15th July 2006
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L IS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/50
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 100
Support: Hand Held
Original file type: Digital Raw
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Hi pam ,

A real good potrait of this meerkat, Lovely details and composition , Sharpness and BG are the words to speak on.

Tfs

Pawan

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2399 W: 63 N: 4206] (13770)
  • [2006-08-08 4:29]
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Hi Pam,
A superb portrait.Good focus on the model, I like the DOF, BG color and the sharpness. TFS

Hi Pam,
a lovely portrait wiht very nice colours and light.
The shallow DOF is very good, the animal standout nicely from the BG. Good details and POV.
Great work, mf.

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  • DOBIS Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 16 N: 170] (632)
  • [2006-08-08 4:41]

Hi Pam,
again, very nice portrait! Fantastic sharp picture.
Regards,
Dobis

Hi Pam,
Those guys are very photogenic, and you make the most of it!
Awesome textures in the fur coat, I can almost feel it... Great colours too, in this fine composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Pam.
It needs only a word: Perfect. This guy is so handsome too. :)
TECHNIQUE
Composition : 5
Sharpness : 5
Colour : 5
Depth Of Field: 5
Point Of View : 5
Background : 5
Contrast : 5
Focus : 5

PRESENTATION
Framework : 5
Note : 5

Selamlar / Regards.
Fevzi.

Hi Pam,
Superb potrait! Very good detalis, BG,sharpness colors and composition!
TFS.Hilmi

excelletn portrait - the detail is stuning and the OOF BG works really well and compliments the picture superbly. I think the whiskers are great.

TFS
Emma

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 653] (3307)
  • [2006-08-08 8:23]

Hi Pam,
Amazing photo of this Meerkat. Great on lightning, details, POV.
Super.
Vivian

Hi Pam,
I love his expression! He seems like he going to commit mischief... Very good capture with great details, lightning, POV and nice BG color and framing. Very well done and TFS,
Claudine

This is my favorite angle on this cute guy, Pam. His expression is cute but a little bit mischevious. Of course, technically solid, with great details and compostion. I like the light from this angle, too.
Mike

Hi Coasties,
Great DOF, but i think the BG pixel is a bit out.
Regards
Ken

Hi Pam,
I'm swamped so this is short..very short :)
Very well done.

Bonjour Pam
Félicitation pour ce magnifique portrait
avec cette martre. Les détails et Les couleurs sont de toutes beautés ,la composition est très jolie.Il a pris la pose pour toi.

Merci et au revoir...JP

Sooooo cute, Pam,
what a lovely shot - and so close.
This is a funny guy, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2010 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-08-08 13:26]

I love that animal Pam,
they are photographic very nice, the made every time a g ood pose with those quite little eyes, marvelous details and good job.
gr. jaap

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-08-08 13:52]

Hello Pam , A Very lovely portret from the meerkat , so cute , his eyes colours sharpnes details and framing very good ,Greetings Teunie ,.

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2006-08-08 15:17]

Hi Pam,

A perfect portrait of the Meerkat, the sharp detail is excellent and the colours are really nice, nice BG and superb framing too.

TFS
Regards Hilary :)

Excellent portrait Pam,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. POV is good.
Well composed and excellent notes.
Thanks for posting, have a great week.

Very nice portrait Pam brings out the inquizative nature of the beastie, very nicely detailed, TFS yours Robert

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7793)
  • [2006-08-08 19:09]

:) Hi Pam
He is giving you a pose and you captured well. Great colours, light, sharpnes and POV.
Well done Pam

osse

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3059 W: 231 N: 6135] (20978)
  • [2006-08-09 3:30]

What an adorable expression, Pam!
Wonderful close-up with fantastic details and perfect light.
A great portrait.
TFS. : )

Hello Pam,
this a an excellent portrait shot. The german name Erdmännchen. This is a picture with cute factor! I like it very much. Excellent sharpness, details and nicely bg too. POV, DOF and composition are great. As usual you posting an excellent note. Thank you for this excellent presentation.
Gr.
Heinz

Hello Pam, excllent work, Great colors, Bg, POV DOf perfect details, Very crisp, Nice work, TFS Kyle

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