What's Up?

© Nikki McDonald

What's Up?

Uploaded: August 28, 2010

Description

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

Exif: F Number: 0, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 0/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 0,0, FocalLength: 0.00 mm,

Comments

Monnie Ryan August 28, 2010

I just love these cute little guys! Terrific presentation of this one, Nikki! #1302614

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 28, 2010

How cute. I love these little guys and miss Meerkat Manor something awful. FAve for me~ #8866736

Carol Eade level-addict August 28, 2010

Wonderful details, Nikki! He's a cutie! #8866807

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 28, 2010

Fantastic capture and use of B&W! Jeff #8866815

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 28, 2010

Great details and B/W capture, Nikki. #8867010

Robert 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!!!! #8867221

David Phalen August 28, 2010

Terrific comp, tones and details!! Works well in B&W!! #8867262

Sherry L. Davis August 28, 2010

Great capture, comp, detail and tones! Wonderful image, Nikki! #8867328

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 28, 2010

He looks inquisitive, terrific capture Nikki #8867342

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 28, 2010

Oh my, how CUTE IS THIS!!! WONDERFUL image Niki!!! <>< #8867343

Mike Clime August 28, 2010

Cute capture, excellent tones and a great description! #8867426

Jim Kinnunen level-classic August 28, 2010

Fantastic image, Nikki!:) #8867536

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 28, 2010

Wonderful tones and lighting in this cute image, Nikki! :-) k #8867744

Rona 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. #8868185

Thomas E. Hinds August 28, 2010

Beautiful B&W image of this amazing creature! Terrific work, Nikki! #8868197

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 29, 2010

Absolutely fascinating info, Nikki! Lovely tones, textures, clarity, comp, b/g & pose captured here! Charming image & outstanding work, indeed! #8868537

Jillian Danielson August 29, 2010

Awwww Nikki, too cute!! #8868743

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 29, 2010

Nikki, What a fantastic capture, and the story behind their behaviors! #8868745

Katarina Mansson August 29, 2010

Love his expression, the tones and the title! #8868759

Susie Peek-Swint August 29, 2010

Great capture and background info Nikki ~ so sweet! #8868766

Mitch Spence level-classic 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. #8868941

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 29, 2010

Nikki, I just looked this critter up. I will definitely have to find him in a zoo! #8869085

Lorna 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! :) #8869132

Julie Burnett August 29, 2010

A wonderful capture, Nikki. Love the pose and expression, and the B&W treatment. I also miss Meercat Manor! #8869355

ABDULRAHMAN AL-SABAAN August 29, 2010

Great capture Nikki! #8869483

Leslie McLain level-classic August 29, 2010

Love these little guys. Terrific capture, Nikki. #8869676

Sharon 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! #8878223

Valentin M. Armianu September 15, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Nikki! #8902488

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 15, 2010

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round! #8902542

Sherry L. Davis September 15, 2010

Congratulations, Nikki!! Outstanding work! #8902547

Kathryn Wesserling September 15, 2010

I can hardly type for laughing! Congrats on catching this wonderful moment (and for the Finalist.) #8902974

Douglas Pignet September 15, 2010

WTG!!!!!!!
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalists!
Best of luck in the next round! #8903471

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 15, 2010

Congrats Nikki. #8903520

Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010

Glad to see this one again, Nikki! Congratulations on your Finalist, and Good Luck in the next round! #8903567

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 15, 2010

Awesome....Congratulations!!!!! #8903713

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Nikki & good luck, my friend! WTG! #8904188

Rolando Rosito September 15, 2010

Congratulations Nikki, great finalist!! #8904481

Graeme yew Chow September 15, 2010

Congratulations ! Nikki. Great image. #8904938

Thomas E. Hinds September 15, 2010

Love this Finalist! Congratulations! #8905157

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 15, 2010

Congratulations (the first of MANY ;) Nikki! You know how I enjoy your B/Ws! #8905171

Nadia Paul September 15, 2010

Gorgeous capture Nikki - congrats on your finalist! #8905213

Lorna Shutter September 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this awesome image, Nikki!!!!! :) Photobucket #8906094

Renee Doyle September 15, 2010

He's cute!!!! Big congrats Nikki! #8906184

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 15, 2010

adorable!! congratulations!!! #8906836

Katarina Mansson September 16, 2010

LOL love this one! Congratulations on your excellent finalists this month Nikki! #8907797

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 16, 2010

Congratulations Nikki on this outstanding Finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round. #8907996

Stephanie Frey September 16, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki! #8908075

Lydia Williams level-classic September 16, 2010

Great photo and title, Nikki! a huge congratulations! #8908673

Julie Burnett September 16, 2010

Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Nikki! #8908692

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010


Oh So Cute Nikki!!!!!!
Fantastic Finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

~J~ #8908988

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on ALL of your finalists. #8910412

Merna L. Nobile September 16, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8910927

Phyllis H. Burchett September 16, 2010

BIG congrats to you Nikki on all your finalists!! Good Luck! #8911050

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Nikki! This little guy looks so cute, and the B&W makes it so effective!!! #8911102

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 18, 2010

14 Count Em 14!!

Congratulations on ALL of your finalists Nik!! #8916458

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic September 20, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Nikki! #8919969

Carol Eade level-addict September 21, 2010

A wonderful finalist, Nikki, warm congratulations! #8922550

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