What's Up? [Contest Finalists August 2010]
Uploaded: August 28, 2010 05:56:10
Finalist
This meerkat was on sentry duty at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Meerkats are very social and live in colonies, performing many duties for one another. While others are foraging or playing, one or more meerkats stand sentry to warn them of approaching dangers. When a predator is spotted, the sentry gives a warning bark and the others will run and hide. The sentry meerkat is the first to reappear. He barks to keep the others underground until there is no threat; then he stops signaling and the others feel safe to emerge.
Category: Animals
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Monnie Ryan August 28, 2010
I just love these cute little guys! Terrific presentation of this one, Nikki! #1302614Carolyn M. Fletcher August 28, 2010
How cute. I love these little guys and miss Meerkat Manor something awful. FAve for me~ #8866736Carol Eade August 28, 2010
Wonderful details, Nikki! He's a cutie! #8866807Jeff Robinson August 28, 2010
Fantastic capture and use of B&W! Jeff #8866815Tammy M. Anderson August 28, 2010
Great details and B/W capture, Nikki. #8867010Robert R. Goodman August 28, 2010
Hi Nikki,they sure are cute little guys.Wonderful capture,I would like to see at The Phx Zoo.I don't think they any or at least I've never seen any there.Outstanding image!!!! #8867221David Phalen August 28, 2010
Terrific comp, tones and details!! Works well in B&W!! #8867262Sherry L. Davis August 28, 2010
Great capture, comp, detail and tones! Wonderful image, Nikki! #8867328Claudia Kuhn August 28, 2010
He looks inquisitive, terrific capture Nikki #8867342Nancy L. Green August 28, 2010
Oh my, how CUTE IS THIS!!! WONDERFUL image Niki!!! <>< #8867343Mike Clime August 28, 2010
Cute capture, excellent tones and a great description! #8867426Jim Kinnunen August 28, 2010
Fantastic image, Nikki!:) #8867536Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 28, 2010
Wonderful tones and lighting in this cute image, Nikki! :-) k #8867744Rona L. Schwarz August 28, 2010
This is terrific, Nikki! I used to watch Meerkat Manor while I was working out and got completely addicted. Love the B&W treatment here - really emphasizes the details nicely. #8868185Thomas E. Hinds August 28, 2010
Beautiful B&W image of this amazing creature! Terrific work, Nikki! #8868197Patrick Rouzes August 29, 2010
Absolutely fascinating info, Nikki! Lovely tones, textures, clarity, comp, b/g & pose captured here! Charming image & outstanding work, indeed! #8868537Jillian Danielson August 29, 2010
Awwww Nikki, too cute!! #8868743Amanda D. Austwick August 29, 2010
Nikki, What a fantastic capture, and the story behind their behaviors! #8868745Katarina Mansson August 29, 2010
Love his expression, the tones and the title! #8868759Susie Peek-Swint August 29, 2010
Great capture and background info Nikki ~ so sweet! #8868766Mitch Spence August 29, 2010
There is something always delightful about meercats--I suppose it's their social interaction and always bright watchful eyes. The pose here is just right for bringing to mind all of that. #8868941Amanda D. Austwick August 29, 2010
Nikki, I just looked this critter up. I will definitely have to find him in a zoo! #8869085Lorna Shutter August 29, 2010
Ever since I saw them in the Lion King, I've loved these creatures! They are so amusing and I love the way they stand! Adorable B&W capture, Nikki! You've provided us with some very interesting info as well! Nicely done! :) #8869132Julie Burnett August 29, 2010
A wonderful capture, Nikki. Love the pose and expression, and the B&W treatment. I also miss Meercat Manor! #8869355ABDULRAHMAN AL-SABAAN August 29, 2010
Great capture Nikki! #8869483Leslie McLain August 29, 2010
Love these little guys. Terrific capture, Nikki. #8869676Sharon Day September 02, 2010
Great capture, Nikki!! I love the B&W treatment! Works well opposed to all the tan I get when I shoot them, tan meerkats and tan rocks LOL. Very nice! #8878223Valentin M. Armianu September 15, 2010
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Nikki! #8902488Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 15, 2010
Sherry L. Davis September 15, 2010
Congratulations, Nikki!! Outstanding work! #8902547Kathryn Wesserling September 15, 2010
I can hardly type for laughing! Congrats on catching this wonderful moment (and for the Finalist.) #8902974Douglas Pignet September 15, 2010
WTG!!!!!!!Sherran Andersen September 15, 2010
Congrats Nikki. #8903520Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010
Glad to see this one again, Nikki! Congratulations on your Finalist, and Good Luck in the next round! #8903567Linda D. Lester September 15, 2010
Awesome....Congratulations!!!!! #8903713Patrick Rouzes September 15, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Nikki & good luck, my friend! WTG! #8904188Rolando Rosito September 15, 2010
Congratulations Nikki, great finalist!! #8904481Graeme yew Chow September 15, 2010
Congratulations ! Nikki. Great image. #8904938Thomas E. Hinds September 15, 2010
Love this Finalist! Congratulations! #8905157Chris Budny September 15, 2010
Congratulations (the first of MANY ;) Nikki! You know how I enjoy your B/Ws! #8905171Nadia Paul September 15, 2010
Gorgeous capture Nikki - congrats on your finalist! #8905213Lorna Shutter September 15, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this awesome image, Nikki!!!!! :) #8906094Renee Doyle September 15, 2010
He's cute!!!! Big congrats Nikki! #8906184Stefania Barbier September 15, 2010
adorable!! congratulations!!! #8906836Katarina Mansson September 16, 2010
LOL love this one! Congratulations on your excellent finalists this month Nikki! #8907797R. J. Laudenbacher September 16, 2010
Congratulations Nikki on this outstanding Finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round. #8907996Stephanie Frey September 16, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki! #8908075Lydia Williams September 16, 2010
Great photo and title, Nikki! a huge congratulations! #8908673Julie Burnett September 16, 2010
Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Nikki! #8908692Jeana Clark September 16, 2010
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Tamara K. Walker September 16, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on ALL of your finalists. #8910412Merna L. Nobile September 16, 2010
Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8910927Phyllis H. Burchett September 16, 2010
BIG congrats to you Nikki on all your finalists!! Good Luck! #8911050Amanda D. Austwick September 16, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS Nikki! This little guy looks so cute, and the B&W makes it so effective!!! #8911102MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 18, 2010
14 Count Em 14!!Congratulations on ALL of your finalists Nik!! #8916458
Judy V. Kennamer September 20, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Nikki! #8919969Carol Eade September 21, 2010
A wonderful finalist, Nikki, warm congratulations! #8922550Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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