Nose to nose with a meerkat....

Russell -

Always enjoy your photos.....I'm wondering if you ever finished the 'Then and Now' shoot of the train running along the coast.  I probably missed it during the proxy error debacle, but i would love to see it.

Have a great day!

He is absolutely adorable. We went to our local zoo and I got some shots of the prairie dogs but nothing as good as yours.

What a cutie pie and he does need a kleenex :o)!  Great Picture!

Hi Russel -  Great picture! I am looking for a new camera and will check out the rebel.

Hey, Michael - I was about ten feet. There's a large wall around the meerkat exhibit that prevents use from getting too close, but that doesn't bother me now.

Hey, Scott - I did finish it, just two days ago as a matter of fact. It's titled Then and now.... (part 2), and you can find it over here:  http://activerain.com/blogsview/1631409/then-and-now-part-2-

Hey, Peggy - You really can't go wrong with any of the major brands of cameras. However, you will find that Canon is less expensive than Nikon. It's been that way since around 1973 when Paul Simon made it to #1 on the Billboard charts with Kodachrome and his Nikon camera. That was great publicity for Nikon and Kodak, the type of publicity that you just can't pay for, and every time they play the song 37 years later, it has the same effect. If you're not experienced with digital SLRs, I'd recommend something like the Rebel XS or XSi to get started. Then spend any spare money you have on lenses so that you have a wide variety to work with in real estate -- wide angle, standard, zoom, etc.

I love meerkats Russel! I used to watch Meerket Manor and loved the family aspect of the colonies. Great photo!

Bless his little heart!  You are going to have a blast with that new lens.....and we will get to enjoy your work.

Russel,

Cute photo...they're such curious funny little animals. I love the cell phone commercials that feature meerkats.

Jo

Hey, Russel. It appears that you are right there. Awesome shot, Jim

I love them too!  I'm with Wanda - loved the Meerkat Manor episodes.  Great photo Russell!

Russel - I'm sure you've heard this before but I want to say it anyway, you have a really good eye for photography.  I really enjoy your picture posts, especially the ones with animals.  LOVE ANIMALS!  (sometimes more than people).  :)

Russel, that is a great photo!  It puts it right in your face! 

Great photos!  I absolutely love the closeup.  Is it bad that it kind of reminds me of Wayne's World?

Now that's up front and personal... Thanks for sharing

Russel what a great photo...so photogenic!!

Hi Russell! Something tells me it's all happening at the zoo....I do believe it, I do believe it's true!!!

Awwwww. As usual, he has a dirty nose. I loved to watch Meerkat Manor. =)  They're always so busy! lol

Great shot.  Those guys are never sitting still either.  You did a great job.

Great photo-I was thinking the same thing about wiping the nose!

Russel,

The close-up feature (optical zoom capability) is one of the things I value the most in a camera.   As you probably now, I love to take photos of wildlife in Montana and it comes in very handy.    Great nose to nose encounter!  I agree that a kleenex would also have come in handy in this case.