Uploaded: May 10, 2011 20:08:06
Meerkat at the SanFrancisco Zoo.
1/1000 f8 ISO 200
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Michael Kelly
May 10, 2011
Rita K. Connell
May 10, 2011
Jeff E Jensen May 10, 2011
Funny, Mike, my first thought was that this could be a shot out of Nat Geo. I'd say submit it, it's pretty superb if you ask me. #9398923
Michael Kelly
May 10, 2011
Thank you Jeff. I shot this in 2009 and had a similar shot up on the club page at that time. I totally missed this one back then and think it is a better shot overall. Wish the BG was just a bit better, but glad you think it is at least worthy of submission. #9398944
Michael Kelly
May 11, 2011
Aimee C. Eisaman May 11, 2011
Awesome detail...so sharp like it's in HD! :~) Normally I would have suggested getting rid of that brown area all together. Other than that spot I would say this is perfect for a Nat. Geo submission. Even with it they may not be so picky as we are about backgrounds. I'm not sure that darkening it did much for me. #9399711Teresa H. Hunt May 11, 2011
Great shot Mike. I hope National Geographic likes it. :) #9399823
Michael Kelly
May 11, 2011
On the darkening do you prefer the original or does it just not make enough difference to differentiate?
Thanks so much Teresa - me too. #9400216
Beth Spencer May 11, 2011
Great shot! I prefer the original! Good Luck, it should do great! #9400376
Michael Kelly
May 11, 2011
Rita K. Connell
May 12, 2011
Anthony L. Mancuso May 12, 2011
Great shot Mike..I actually remember when you posted the other meerkat shot and that one was god too as I recall. I actually like the original of this one better. When compared to the edited version I think the it has more pop. Are you entering it in a contest to get published in Nat Geo? #9401240Aimee C. Eisaman May 12, 2011
Yeah I'd just stick with the original. I too remember your other picture...weren't there two meer cats in that one? :~) #9401337
Michael Kelly
May 12, 2011
Thank you Tony. The older shot is in my gallery under critters if you want to look again. In it the Meerkat is a 3/4 profile.
Yes this will actually be my 3rd submission. You are allowed 1 a month and they pick 2 for publication in the magazine. As you can imagine, there is some very stiff competition, and my other 2 did not get anywhere. I found the site when looking for alternatives to BP after their ads became so obnoxious. It is on ngm.nationalgeographic.com if anyone else is interested in submitting photos.
Thanks Aimee. What good memories you all have. Aimee the one with 2 Meerkats was included on the thread of the original post that I referred Tony to which is in may gallery, but I never submitted that one to the contest or added it to my gallery. By the way the one in that gallery has some clone work on the BG so I can't submit it to Nat Geo. I actually think this is better anyway as I like the full profile and the comp. here better than the more portrait like other shot. #9401444
Peter W. Marks May 12, 2011
I am not a great fan of zoo shots but as there is nothing in the shot to suggest a fence or that the animal is captive then I can go with this one. It is a classic meerkat shot and ones like this always have me wondering what they are thinking.Carla Capra Anderson May 12, 2011
Wow, Michael, this is wonderful and I'm in the original camp.
Michael Kelly
May 12, 2011
Thanks Carla I love those wows and have not had one for a bit. I can enter after the 15th so will cross my fingers. I appreciate the well wishes from both of you. #9402135
Anthony L. Mancuso September 27, 2011
Congrats on the finalist Mike! I always liked this little guy... #9701869Carolyn McIntosh September 28, 2011
congratulations . . .. looks like he stood right up at attention and posed for you. Excellent photo. #9702755Merna L. Nobile September 28, 2011
Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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Aimee C. Eisaman October 02, 2011
Congrats on the Phinalist!!! Such a great detailed capture! :~) #9711888Teresa H. Hunt October 03, 2011
Congrats on the Finalist Mike! :) #9714416Beth Spencer October 03, 2011
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