Comment from Envision
I'm so glad this won. It is the cutest expression and really does not only look like a smile but it looks like a happy smile. The details of this little guy's features are wonderfully defined and the texture of his coat stands out nicely. Congratulations on the win and on the skilled photography!

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from madhughes
She is definitely smiling! The Mona Lisa of the Meerkats..this photo makes me smile too. Great lighting and clarity of detail. Great photo!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from nikman
A very fine animal portrait posted here. Pity you have not said what it is, as I do not seem to recognise it! Your central composition works very nicely. The exposure and sharpness provide lots of enjoyable detail. Very well done!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from liseworks
I love this,,these guys have quite the personality,,and yes they do always smile, love the portrait, the background is awesome here, can see how clear his whiskers, hair, and his eyes are,,very well done , and congrats on winning this contest

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and of course also for the very generous rating.

Comment from Linda Bickston
I chose this one for the winner. Everything about this picture is perfect. The shadowing, the lighting, the centering. It causes one to smile. I love it.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from MKFlood
I swear it looks like my cousin. don't laugh I look like the gorilla in the next attraction down..wink. very cute capture. the angle of the shot of the critter smiling is very cute. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from supergold
whatever the contest, you're the winner; lol;
an outstanding portrait of this really smiling meerkat;
excellent lighting and amazing sharp details in his fur;

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Fred, and of course also for the 6 stars.

Comment from Mama Mia1
She doesn't even look real. Was she posing for you? This is totally hysterical and yes, she looks like she is smiling at you or thinking what???
Great shot for the contest.
Best of luck.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from michiganmike
A beautifully detailed shot of this handsome Meerkat. The detail in her fur is fantastic and the twinkle in her eye goes perfectly with that smile. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Sange
Hahahahaha! I KNEW this had to be your shot of this Sweet ADORABLE Meerkat!
You certainly have her attention and she indeed has a smile on her cute face!
Excellent DOF, sharp focus, controlled exposure and fine eye clarity.
I love Meerkats and hope to find a zoo that has them next year.
Great capture!
Good luck!!
:)

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Sunshine, and for all the stars.