Indian Grey Mongoose looking towards its left, very focused and alert

[Atul Sinai]

This mongoose is mother of two, it appeared to be moving to grab some food. Along the way it found me on its path. I was motionless sitting on the ground with the camera set up on a tripod.

It was curious and unsure about the new object on its path. It approached towards me taking nervous steps, then going back to the bush on its left, this happened 4 times.

Finally instead of coming straight at me, it crossed the path and moved into the field on its right. It felt safe moving through the field as it took a round turn and came from behind me.

Moving ahead I found 2 kids on a nearby mango tree. They latter on joined their mother. They were very playful and oblivious to the concerns of their mother.

Location: River Mula, Pune, India
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon 400mm f5.6
Exposure: Manual
Focus: Auto
Metering: Manual
Shutter Speed: 1/500
Aperture: f6.3
ISO: 500
Focal Length: 400mm
cropped by 28%
tripod support