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Meerkat


Meerkat
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Copyright: Chi Liu (chiliu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1165] (6442)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-18
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF70-200/2.8L, B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/4, 1/1600 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Characters on TN [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-05 20:39
Viewed: 923
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)

Family: Herpestidae.

Size: Body lenth 25-35cm; tail lenth 17-25cm.

A typical Meerkat stance is displayed when sitting up on their hind legs and tail, looking out after an alarm is raised. They have a number of threatening displays. Meerkats have a very keen sense of sight and are constantly vigilant against aerial predators. If an alarm for vulture goes out, the clan will seek refuge in their burrows or "freeze" until the danger passes.

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great pic! TFS Ori

Hallo Chi
I knew about you and your wonderful photos long before I became a member of Trek Nature. My husband (Loot) used to call me a lot to show me some of your postings.
An excellent full body frontal shot of this Meerkat. These animals sure do like posing for the camera, and this one is no exception. Great eye contact with the camera. This one sure has lovely eyes and pretty snout. Very alert and wake up little guy with stunning details. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this one.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 213 W: 0 N: 298] (1398)
  • [2008-03-05 23:11]

Well seen and well taken,

TFS

Scott

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3778] (12122)
  • [2008-03-05 23:29]

Hi Chi,
Very good capture of this curious little meerkat. I liked the lighting, color tones, pose you captured, focus & sharpness and the clarity. Well done and TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Hello Chi,
WOW! I like these little guys. They are so cute.:)
This is a fine picture taken with good sharpness and details. Beautiful lighting and nice blurred background. good pose captured.
Thanks for the share,
Regards,
Smitha.

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  • lutya Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 18 W: 0 N: 87] (425)
  • [2008-03-06 1:31]

Hi Chi!

You caught this meerkat in a very nice pose. Good composition and I like the light.Nice exposure and details...best wishes!

Great take, wonderful standing position.
TFS,
Best regards,
Kean

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2259] (8370)
  • [2008-03-06 2:30]

Hi Chi,
lovely composition with nice POV,
very good details and nice colours.
Well done!

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-03-06 5:47]

Hi Chi,
Outstanding shot and a great action moment captured. Fantastic eye contact, immaculate sharpness and nice colours. It has really given a fabulous pose to you. Great DOF isolates it from the smooth BG and I like your chosen POV to portray it. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

* You really have an outstanding gallery and it was a pleasure going through it.

Hi Chi,

What a lovely animal:) which I have not seen before. I think I will learn so lot from you. Wonderful capture with excelent details, good sharpnes and Great composition friend! TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi Chi
Excellent shot
Great typical meerkat pose
Fine detail
Nice natural color
tfs jon

Hello Chi,
Beautiful photo with great harmonious and clear colours. Excellent sharp detailed focus. Great centered composition. Good low POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2801] (10142)
  • [2008-03-06 8:49]

Hola Chi.
I really enjoy looking at this beautiful photo. The pose, colors, sharpness, light, and details are excellent. We have a cousin of this guy here in my gallery, they are or live in almost the same manner.
Ps. I am gald to be in Your Favorites.
Your friend
Luis52.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3030 W: 148 N: 4521] (14603)
  • [2008-03-06 10:08]

Hi Chi.
Excellent picture of the animal at its classic pose. I like great sharpness and details of the animal image and very nice smooth BG. Warm colour palette is superb and pleasant for look. My best regards and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2008-03-10 6:00]

Hi Chi,
those are quite famous with the TV show Meerkat manor. Well when you that cute fame is not far behind ;-).
Great shot, excellent pose with a lovely neutral BG that shows this Meerkat off very well.
Great job.
Sky

Hi Chi,
Great pose of this meerkat! They sure are comical looking when they're doing their sentry stance. Always a pleasure to view your fantastic captures. TFS :)

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