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On Guard

© Leslie McLain

On Guard

Uploaded: February 18, 2013

Description

One or more meerkats stand sentry while others are foraging or playing, to warn them of approaching dangers. Even in the zoo, at least one Meerkat always stand guard at the highest point.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 140.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carol L. Fowler February 18, 2013

I love how these guys always stand in formation- cute couple! #1515394

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 18, 2013

Cute as can be, Leslie! #10574224

Rona L. Schwarz February 18, 2013

Trying to catch up...These guys are just too cute, LEslie! I have never seen any in person, just on TV! They must be fascinating to watch! #10574293

Colette M. Metcalf February 19, 2013

Very sweet! #10574773

Carol Flisak level-classic February 19, 2013

Terrific image, Leslie... love their expressions, comp and details! Too cute! #10574835

Connie J. Bagot February 19, 2013

Awesome image---their expressions are absolutely identical! Beautiful detail and composition! #10574905

Ellen Hodges February 19, 2013

Soooooo very adorable, Leslie!!! Super excellent details and expressions, too!! #10575667

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 20, 2013

So cute! Love the expressions on their faces. #10576830

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 27, 2013

Another terrific Finalist, Leslie! Good luck! #10626118

Renee Doyle March 27, 2013

These guys are adorable!! Congratulations Leslie!! #10626852

Tammy Espino March 27, 2013

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!! :) #10626952

Deborah Lewinson level-addict March 27, 2013

Delightful finalist, Leslie!

Congratulations!
Debby #10626957

Rona L. Schwarz March 27, 2013

Ahhh, they are so cute. Adorable Finalist, Leslie! #10628432

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 28, 2013

Congratulations, Leslie! I love this adorable finalist. #10629503

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 28, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS Leslie on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10630541

Renee Doyle March 29, 2013

Big congratulations to you Leslie on this wonderful winner!! #10631775

Linda S. Smith level-classic March 29, 2013

Huge Congrats on your beautiful Gold Win Leslie! #10631826

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 29, 2013

That's pretty charming... congratulations! #10632180

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 29, 2013

They are so cute! Congratulations on your win! #10632192

March 29, 2013

Congrats to you Leslie On This Outstanding 2nd Place Finish. So Happy For You #10632292

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 29, 2013

How cute! :) A big congrats to you on your second place win, Leslie. #10632512

Connie J. Bagot March 29, 2013

Congratulations Leslie! A very beautiful gold medal winner! #10632610

Debra R. Harder March 29, 2013

OMG...are these two just adorable, Leslie! Love this! Huge congratulations on your outstanding GOLD WINNER!!! #10632695

Mitch Spence level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations, Leslie, on this sweet meercat image and on the gold win. #10632742

Tammy Espino March 29, 2013

Congrats on your gold win :) #10632815

Tammy Espino March 29, 2013

Congrats on your gold win :) #10632816

Ellen Hodges March 29, 2013

Huge congrats on your adorable Gold Winner, Leslie! #10632873

Ellen Hodges March 29, 2013

Verrrrry glads to see this!!! #10633506

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 29, 2013

So cute, Leslie! Congrats on your win! #10633532

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your gold Winning image, Leslie! #10633608

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your terrific winner, Leslie. #10633812

Rona L. Schwarz March 29, 2013

How thrilled I am to see these two cuties again with Gold, Leslie! Huge Congratulations!! #10633922

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 30, 2013

You made me smile, what a cute image Leslie! Congratulations on your win!!! #10634171

Carol Flisak level-classic March 30, 2013

Huge congrats on your terrific winner, Leslie... these guys are soooo adorable! #10634319

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 30, 2013

Congratulations on this wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Leslie!

jo ann c. #10634808

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 30, 2013

This is just TOO ADORABLE for words Leslie, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful winner!!! <>< #10634907

Ann Coates level-classic March 30, 2013

I love watching meerkats. A gorgeous capture. Congratulations on your Gold. #10635508

Michele Peterson level-classic March 30, 2013

Congratulations, Leslie. What a perfect portrait of these little guys!! #10635591

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 31, 2013

What a pair of cuties! Congrats on your gold Leslie! #10635793

Phyllis H. Burchett March 31, 2013

How cute they are! Congrats on your win Leslie!!! #10636216

Ann Lyssenko level-classic April 03, 2013

Love the expressions you captured Leslie and the relationship of the watchful Meerkats. Congratulations on being a winner with this image. Great job! Ann #10640703

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 04, 2013

Very cool capture and expressions, Leslie. CONGRATZ on your beautiful Winner!

UB. #10641597

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 07, 2013

Just love this capture of this cute pair, Leslie! Congratulations on your Gold WIn!!! #10644419

Merna L. Nobile April 12, 2013

Dear Photo Friend: I feel that something has changed at Better Photo but cannot tell you just what has happened. I have been here since 2003 and most every month I have written to all the winners telling them how their work touches me. I have witnessed photographs that bring tears to my eyes and colors that are unbelievable, now I am worried that like all good things that it will not be here the next time I look.
But the feeling of not being able to congratulate all the winners for the hard work, and sharing their talent with all of us makes me so sad.
However it turns out and even if this is the last time I have this privilege, to let you know how exceptional your work has been, please know that I will never forget.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for the month of February, 2013, I send my very best to you always, Merna Nobile
#10650456

Carmody Baker April 14, 2013

So nice. Congratulations Leslie. #10653736

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