Meerkat Standing Guard Near Windhoek in near Windhoek

Meerkat Standing Guard Near Windhoek

by Louis Rosas

Warm late-afternoon sunlight reflects off a nearby water source, bathing the foreground in a shimmering, golden glow. A meerkat stands rigid on its hind legs, its sandy-brown fur catching the light and highlighting the coarse texture of its coat. The animal's dark, alert eyes scan the horizon while its small claws grip the dry, cracked earth. Behind the sentinel, the landscape stretches into a hazy distance where the turn of the seasons softens the greenery into muted ochres and greys. The low angle emphasizes the creature's height against the bright, clear sky, showing vigilant stillness. A sharp shadow falls beneath the meerkat's paws, anchoring it to the sun-baked ground.

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meerkat Windhoek standing guard wildlife late afternoon Namibia safari animal portrait
Camera Pentax LX*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax LX photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2.8
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film Agfa Vista 200 vintage
Location near Windhoek
Date 1982-12-06
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -22.6983, 17.1448
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