Meerkat (captive)

Posted by Dennis Olivero on Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:19 pm

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D1x/600afs/TC1.4/iso125 F11 1/250th no flash

Hello NatureScapers:

While I was at the MN Zoological Gardens last weekend doing some more macro work (sea horse post), I happened to pass by the relatively new Meerkat exhibit. My subject here had climbed up between a couple of rocks and was resting in the early morning sun. I was able to take a few close up shots before he/she got up and went on his/her way. I had hoped for a direct look into the camera but it never happened...This was made through an outdoor plexiglass protected enclosure (ie no flash)..

Thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions..

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by DC on Thu Sep 11, 2003 3:29 am

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Excellent shot Dennis. I just love the BG and his expression is just great. The bits of sand on his nose tells its own story....well done.

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by NDCheryl on Thu Sep 11, 2003 6:22 am

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DEnnis,

Very cool portrait. The BG is great and the head position and eyes give this one a faraway kind of look. I like it!

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by chris earle on Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:54 am

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Dennis,
Very nice shot. The pose and the stare gives the appearance that he is deep in thought. I like the way the background colors compliment the subject. I never would have guessed this was shot through plexiglass. Great job.

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by mwagner1 on Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:10 am

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WOW...

I like this shot, the background, and the expression on the meerkat's face..I have been a meerkat fan since I saw a Nat Geo show with Mattias Klum when he was photographing meerkats in the wild.

One precious shot was taken by Mr. Klum's assistant, and in that shot, a meerkat had climbed onto Mr. Klum's shoulder to keep a lookout for predators!!!

Cute critters and a great shot!!!

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by Michael Brown on Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:26 am

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Man I love the color and the depth you have in this one, then you topped it off with outstanding detail!!!

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by bill3540 on Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:29 am

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Timon from the animated classic, The Lion King, brought a lot of press to these wonderful little animals, which are among my favorites. Great shot!
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by Alan Melle on Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:44 am

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Very nice! Good light and a complimentary background. The plexiglass must be pretty clean as it didn't much affect the sharpness. Well done!

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by joseph motto on Thu Sep 11, 2003 4:03 pm

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Dennis,
Another truly fine shot, this time under difficult and unusual circumstances. Special use of background sets it off so well.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Sep 12, 2003 8:17 am

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Meerkats are one of my all time favourite small guys Dennis. You have really captured the essence of this one to perfection.

Superb shot.

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by Jim Neely on Fri Sep 12, 2003 11:58 am