Taken at the Dallas Zoo 09/20/03
70-300mm Zoom Lens with 2x converter for 140mm-600mm.
F5.6 1/250s ISO 320
This hard working Meercat decided to rest after all his hard work digging inside the termite mound looking for a snack or lunch. You can see all the sand on his paws, nose, and back side from digging in the mound. He just walked up the mound and sat down then looked at me like to say "Digging In This Termite Mound Is Hard Work".
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I loved this shot! It's nearly as good as I've seen in National Geographic. You managed to capture a bit of personality of the animal as well.
The bits of mud on his nose and claws made the shot that much more interesting.
Nice shot but I find that the frame is a bit much. I would only have placed one half the width of the one shown here. I find it takes away from this cool image more than it adds to it.
What a cool critter! He/she reminds me of some ladies I know at church, with the honest, smiling face, gentle look, monotone clothing, hands primly in front, whatever. Anyway. I hope you never show up at my church :) I like the frame. ~8
The subject just screams personality. I like the detail in his/her fur and the orangey color as well. He looks as if he was purposely posed for a portrait picture! I even like the black border which to me holds the picture together nicely. The lil bugger sure looks pleased with himself!
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