Meerkat Looking For Raptors – Meerkat Wall Art

Makgadigadi, Botswana

Meerkat Looking For Raptors shows a young meerkat sitting on a sandy rise and lifting its head to watch the sky. With soft green grass and a deep blue horizon, this atmospheric meerkat wall art brings the tension and beauty of life on the open plains into your home.

Description

Meerkat Looking For Raptors – Meerkat Wall Art

Meerkat Looking For Raptors is an atmospheric meerkat wall art piece that captures the alert side of life on the open pans. A young meerkat sits on a sandy rise, its body turned away yet its head lifted and eyes wide as it scans the sky. Because the camera is placed low, the little animal stands out clearly against the soft green grass and storm‑tinted blue horizon, creating a simple but powerful composition.


Story Behind The Photograph – Suricate Watching The Sky

On the Makgadikgadi saltpans, danger often comes from above. Martial eagles, pale chanting goshawks and other raptors patrol the sky, and the meerkats know it. While some members of the family feed, others keep watch for the slightest shadow.

On this windy morning, clouds were building and the light felt heavy. This young suricate paused on the edge of the mound, then lifted its head to follow something moving high overhead. For a few seconds it seemed completely focused on the sky, ears forward and body tense. That mix of vulnerability and alertness is what I wanted to hold in this meerkat looking for raptors print.

Why This Meerkat Photo Print Feels So Atmospheric

This meerkat photo print stands out because of its mood. The blurred foreground leads you gently towards the meerkat, while the deep blue horizon and soft green grass suggest a wide, open landscape under changing weather. As a result, the photograph feels both beautiful and slightly tense, hinting at the constant balance between risk and safety.

The cool blue and warm brown tones make this meerkat fine art print easy to place in modern interiors. It works well in living rooms, offices and reading corners where you want a natural image with a little drama rather than simple cuteness. Hung near other little creature prints, it adds a more serious note to the collection.

About This Artwork – Meerkat Wall Art From Makgadikgadi

This artwork is ideal if you are looking for atmospheric meerkat wall art that shows real behaviour on the African plains. Meerkat Looking For Raptors can hang on its own or as part of a series of meerkat and other little creature images. Because there is plenty of open background, designers can also use this meerkat looking for raptors wall art in editorial layouts or covers where text needs space around the subject.

Printed on archival paper or canvas, this meerkat photo print brings the wide skies of Makgadikgadi and the watchful eyes of a young meerkat into your home.

Do you want to learn how to take wildlife photographs like this meerkat looking for raptors wall art?
You can join me on one of my small‑group photo safaris in Africa, where I teach in the field and share my full process from planning to editing.  Discover upcoming trips and details on my safari page.


Sizes Available

60 × 40 cm
75 × 50 cm
90 × 60 cm
105 × 70 cm
120 × 80 cm
150 × 100 cm
Note: Wood Prints are available up to 90 × 60 cm.


Print Materials

Choose the perfect finish for your artwork:

  • Fine Art Paper Print: Archival, museum-quality paper with a beautiful matte finish. Ideal for custom framing.
  • Wood Print: Printed directly on natural wood for a warm, unique, and organic feel. Ready to hang.
  • Alu-Dibond Print: A sleek, modern presentation on aluminum composite. Lightweight, rigid, and reflection-free. Ready to hang.
  • Acrylic Glass Print: Face-mounted behind glossy acrylic for vibrant colors and striking clarity. Ready to hang.
  • Canvas Print: Stretched over a wooden frame for a softer, tactile presence. Ready to hang.

For full details on materials, care, and installation, please see the Fine Art Prints FAQ.


Collector’s Information

  • Edition Type: Open Edition.
  • Framing: Fine Art Paper prints are unframed. All other prints (Alu-Dibond, Acrylic, Canvas, Wood) arrive ready to hang, but can also be framed if preferred. I’m happy to advise on framing options.
  • Shipping: Insured worldwide delivery. Artwork is produced in Europe or the US for reliable and timely results.

Commercial Use & Licensing

For editorial, advertising, artist license or other commercial projects, please visit my Commercial Licenses page.


Need Help Deciding?

Not sure which size or material will work best in your space? You’ll find real‑world examples and ideas on my
Fine Art Print Inspiration page, or you’re welcome to contact me for personal advice.

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Additional information

Treatment

Color photography

Location

Botswana, Makgadikgadi Pans

Keyword

African wildlife art, baby meerkat, fine art print, large wall art, Meerkat, safari, safari art, suricate, wildlife photography

Orientation

Horizontal

Aspect ratio

2:3

Print type

Acrylic Print, Alu-Dibond, Canvas, Fine Art Paper, Wood Print

Artist

Carole Deschuymere

Brand

Carole Deschuymere Photography

Print Size

45 x 30 cm I 18 x 12 inch, 60 x 40 cm I 24 x 16 inch, 75 x 50 cm I 30 x 20 inch, 90 x 60 cm I 36 x 24 inch, 90 cm, 105 x 70 cm I 41 x 27 inch, 120 cm, 120 x 80 cm I 45 x 30 inch, 150 x 100 cm I 60 x 40 inch

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