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Cheetah

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted December 13, 2010178 views20 comments

This guy was in prime condition, having just sped across in a matter of seconds after a quick McDonald's (an Impala), but sadly missed and this was taken whilst he got his breathe back.

Steve
MKIII 500f/4 1/320 f/8 ISO400 (HH, almost FF slight crop on height)
BG was as shot, NO cloning was done, just curves, levels, sat & minor sharpening.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Bob Johnson on December 13, 2010 at 4:36 AM

Great shot Stephen where was it taken?

Registered on December 8, 2010, 17 Posts, 169 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 13, 2010 at 4:42 AM

Bob it was taken in Samburu, Kenya. This was one of four brothers, of which Graham G has seen quite a few times as prints.

Back to Botswana again next year to top things up, then hopefully Kenya 2012 again with friends.

BR
Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Goddard on December 13, 2010 at 5:01 AM

Hey Steve - was this the same one who got the drenching ?

Registered on November 21, 2008, 66 Posts, 253 Comments

Comment posted by David Sewell on December 13, 2010 at 5:45 AM

I take it you call impalas 'McDonalds' on the basis they are fast food?

A cracking portrait, beautifully exposed and with plenty of detail.

David

Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Johnson on December 13, 2010 at 6:00 AM

Have a look at Tanzania on my website Stephen! Impalas have an M on their backsides David hence the MacDonalds.

Bob

Registered on December 8, 2010, 17 Posts, 169 Comments

Comment posted by Shaun Boycott-Tayl on December 13, 2010 at 6:13 AM

Hi Steve,

Cracking image

Bags of detail and spot on exposure. You could never get tired of viewing images of this quality

Shaun

Registered on April 19, 2010, 0 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 13, 2010 at 6:44 AM

Hi Graham, no it's not Mr McCaskill, it was one from the rocks, the framed print.

Yes David, they are in abundance and easy pickings, well most of the time.

Bob, Tanzania was a possibility, but moved away from that area due to volume of people etc and game, plus have managed to secure some top guys again in Bots so that should be fun.

Shaun, you crack me up, LOL.

Cheers Julian

Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Mclean on December 13, 2010 at 8:00 AM

There's some fantastic fine detail in this Steve.Very well done.

Phil.

Registered on March 16, 2010, 30 Posts, 153 Comments

Comment posted by Kim Connolly on December 13, 2010 at 8:10 AM

Stunning shot of this beautiful animal.

Registered on June 18, 2008, 14 Posts, 226 Comments

Comment posted by Darren Colello on December 13, 2010 at 12:15 PM

It is always amazing to observe cheetahs. Wow, thanks for sharing this beauty.

Registered on July 27, 2009, 175 Posts, 1100 Comments

Comment posted by Roy Bailey on December 13, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Would love to see this. looks very accurate re detail and beautifully exposed.Just the little information you provide realy helps sets the scene .

Registered on November 16, 2008, 24 Posts, 486 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Lawrence on December 13, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Great picture Steve and nice to see that Pembrokeshire isn't the only place that doesn't have any snow !

Registered on February 13, 2008, 3 Posts, 163 Comments

Comment posted by Maggie Campbell on December 13, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Detail is absolutely stunning in the large image. BG colours work beautifully too.

Registered on April 15, 2009, 8 Posts, 124 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Davies on December 13, 2010 at 2:30 PM

Smart image.

Registered on February 3, 2009, 21 Posts, 327 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 13, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Lovely and very detailed portrait of this beautiful animal. I like the background colours very much.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Litten on December 13, 2010 at 4:01 PM

Spot on! Excellent shot

Simon

Registered on June 22, 2006, 24 Posts, 275 Comments

Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on December 13, 2010 at 4:18 PM

A great capture

Well done.

Geoff.

Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Green on December 13, 2010 at 4:41 PM

Cracking Shot Mate

Danny

Registered on November 27, 2005, 70 Posts, 313 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Macdermott on December 14, 2010 at 5:56 AM

Beautiful shot Steve

Sorry not really got any nits to pick

Registered on January 31, 2008, 15 Posts, 135 Comments

Comment posted by Des Ong on December 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM

That's a lovely portrait Steve, clear and well exposed. Beautiful.

Rgds,

Des

Registered on July 12, 2007, 23 Posts, 234 Comments