Yellow Mongoose


Posted by Rudix on Fri Sep 10, 2004 1:30 am

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I have been trying for a while to get a photo of this guy but he is very shy ! I ended up using a Sigma 50-500 with 2xTC to capture this photo, even so I had to crop quite a bit :? Also this combo won't auto focus on the 20D (it does on the 1Dmk2)

Canon EOS 20D (Pre-production), Sigma 50-500 EX @500mm with 2xTC, shutter 1/500, f/11, ISO 200 handheld. Yes, I know I should be using a tripod with this lens/TC but I was still setting up when he appeared :shock: This is the best of 3 frames that I manage to get.

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by DC on Fri Sep 10, 2004 3:03 am
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Nice shot Rudi.
Pretty sharp for a 50-500 + 2x and handheld. Well done.
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Sep 10, 2004 4:55 am
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We saw Slender and White Banded Mongoose most days in Zambia, but they certainly move like lightning!! Lovely little creatures with a lot of heart - especially when they tackle all sorts of nasty things!!

Great catch of this alert pose 8) 8) 8) :)
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Sep 10, 2004 9:17 am
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I don't think I've seen one of these, even a captive one, before. Interesting shot. Would wish for a better background but I'll take it as is :)
 

by Paul Skoczylas on Fri Sep 10, 2004 9:21 am
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Technically very good, especially considering the circumstances.

But compositionally it's not ideal, and as E.J. said, the background isn't great. But for such a rarely-photographed animal, I won't complain too loudly! :)

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by joseph motto on Fri Sep 10, 2004 5:31 pm
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Ditto E.J.'s comments. Thanks for sharing.
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by NDCheryl on Fri Sep 10, 2004 8:25 pm
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Well done for a rarely photographed animal.
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