The Mongoose is a small feline predator and not averse to carrion, also a good swimmer. It knows how to hide well in self-constructed burrows and burrow systems.
I was in Extremadura (Spain) to photograph the Spanish Imperial Eagle. High in the mountains, I had rented a cabin from a local Spanish photographer who had a backdrop for the Imperial Eagle. Recall then that bait is laid out such as offal which the bird will then descend on but in this case also mongoose. This was not planned so a complete surprise when it came running and feasted on the bait. I quickly took some pictures because as fast as it came it was gone again. But I was happy with it.
When you have been photographing for more than 50 years, you can talk about a passion.
I grew up in the analogue era and grew into the digital age.
I travelled the world as a photographer and made many photography trips. My preference lies with Nature and Landscape Photography, but..
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