We always have an afternoon off on the Wednesday of the summer school so I took the opportunity to go for a walk around the campus before the weather broke. I couldn’t resist going to see the meerkats again, although sadly I still couldn’t get behind the wire fence. It’s a shame that this particular meerkat was sitting in front of a brick wall rather than a more natural looking background but there’s such an intensity in that stare that I just had to post it. After I left the meerkats I went into the walled gardens which were a hive of insect activity. They seem to have a huge population of hoverflies this summer and I managed to catch one of them on camera as it paused to drink some nectar.

That little meerkat is looking right through me Helen! He can really see me!!! danrav · 2011-08-03: 14:18

I love the hoverfly - so crisp and clear McMommy · 2011-08-03: 15:59

lovely couple MoMac · 2011-08-03: 16:47

great eye contact!!! urmysunshine · 2011-08-03: 19:04

Great photos. Did you know that the meerkat has a little face on its nose? Jarvo · 2011-08-03: 20:01

Both great finds and captures....wonderful color and DOF! lookagain · 2011-08-03: 21:23

I'm open-mouthed in front of the glance of this small animal in 1 josy63 · 2011-08-04: 02:57

2 lovely shots Lynda · 2011-08-04: 05:21

How nice to have an afternoon off and to be able to photograph with such a lovely result :) Melusine · 2011-08-04: 13:40

Love the capture of the critter on the first shot mystic1 · 2011-08-11: 11:40

Lovely wildduck · 2011-08-19: 15:03

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