Yellow Mongoose

[Stu Bowie]

He might not be a lion or tiger, but sometimes the little guys need some exposure too. This mongoose was not worried about me. He was literally next to my car, and was observing all around. I shot this vertical. Taken in a nature reserve close to my house last weekend. I blurred the grass slightly to make him stand out a little more. I was too close to have the DOF take effect, and f/7.1 wasnt going to work anyway.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 190mm
1/1250
F/7.1
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand held from the car.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Stuart, I do personally feel that sometimes we over look our wildlife because they aren't pretty, on the wish list, topical etc, however little guys like this have just as much right to be photographed and are/play an integral part. It's a good 'stock shot', with bags of detail, good colour & detail, with a classic, characteristic pose. Would like a bit off the foot and a tad more above, but that's me.;)

[Stephen Stephen]

Stuart nicely done. I like the intense look of this fellow. I might wish for a touch more head room but I've would still be pleased to have captured this image.

[Todd Frost]

Nice pose captured with good sharpness. Steve is so right about the under appreciated wildlife we pass by every day. Well done. TFS
Todd

[Harshad Barve]

Stuartbhai , Beautiful image and agreed with Steve here , Man , I need to tell my driver that there are so many other animals than tiger cubs :D
TFS

[Ken Watkins]

Stuart,

I could not agree more the little stuff is very interesting and often make better images than the "Big 5". This is a perfect example of this genre, and shows what a great advantage it is to drive yourself and not be dictated to by "list tockers".
I like it a lot, where is this little reserve you have a lot up there?

[Callie de Wet]

Hi Stu! Lovely, all way round. Shot my first mugshot with the slitted eye there too. I have a toss-up between Rietvlei and Pilanesberg this Saturday. You have been to both recently, where to go?

[Hendri Venter]

This is very well captured mate. Lovely pose and tack sharp.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much.