Friend or foe?

A project inspired by whatching animal documentary tv shows. I wanted to create a fantasy creature and create an illustration highlighting it. However I didn't want to create a fierce creature shown in a violent environment. I went for a direction in which a photographer were to inspect this creature from a distance. I wild animal shown in its own habitat.  

For more information about the image:

http://mikeclundahl.prosite.com/341339/1823910/projects/friend-or-foe