Meerkat Sentry

[Morkel Erasmus]

In April 2011, we were lucky enough to come across a small colony of meerkats (suricates) in the Mountain Zebra National Park, South Africa. They were right next to the road, and for this shot I still had the 1.4x TC on my 300mm lens. I removed the converter shortly hereafter for more flexibility in composition.

Techs:
Canon 7D with 300mm f2.8 L IS USM + 1.4xTC-II (420mm)
f4.5 @ 1/1250 SS @ ISO-800

[Grant Atkinson]

Nice one Morkel, like the detail on the fur, the oof bg, and also the second suricate that is standing in the BG, with paws held in the same position...Good sharp results here from the prime lens and TC combination. This shot works for me...

[Rachel Hollander]

Morkel - I agree with everything Grant said. Nice detail and pose, it all works.

TFS,
Rachel

[Andrew Merwin]

I like the detail in this image Morkel; especially the claws & eyes. Well captured.

[Marc Mol]

You've got that 300 performing nicely here Morkel, love the expression, lighting and detail, the rear mirrored pose is an added bonus.
TFS

[peter delaney]

wonderful portrait... lovely light.. I like the OOF guy in BKG...

Good PP work especially the sharpening just the right amount..:S3:

[Mitchell Krog]

Very nice with good warm lighting .... cute little buggers

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Mork, just love the poses these guys come up with, and you have captured some excellent detail.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Super image mate. I like the light and BG and the IQ is outstanding

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Excellent light and sharpness Morkel... nicely done.

[Andrew Aveley]

eish....nice work Morkel ! Processing great:eek:

[Steve Canuel]

Nice detail, light, and pose here Morkel. The OOF one in the BG is just OOF enough to not be a distraction but still be identifiable.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks everybody for the kind comments...glad you enjoyed it...

[Steve Kaluski]

Nice one Morkel, I knew you would love that lens. Like the catchlight and good detail where it counts. :cheers:

TFS
Steve

[Brendan Dozier]

Beautiful capture, Morkel, I love these guys! Next to lemurs, they are one of my favorite animals to watch. Love how they stand watch for eachother.

[Harshad Barve]

Awesome image Bhai ,
TFS