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Now you see me...

by Ingrid Vekemans

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 30, 2011216 views9 comments
...now you don't...

Cheetah hiding in the arid vegetation of Shaba National Reserve, Kenya.

Nikon D300
Nikkor AF-S VR 300mm f/2,8
ISO400
f5,6
1/200

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on January 30, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Cool shot Ingrid! She really blends in to the background.
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on January 31, 2011 at 12:21 AM
These guys are so small that if they lie down, they virtually disappear, even in short grass! Maybe, your approach made her (?) get up to investigate, and gave her position away.
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Canuel on January 31, 2011 at 1:16 AM
A nice display of habitat and how well these cats blend in. Wish the sticks weren't covering the eyes but I think its better to have them both covered like they are rather than just one. Adds to the idea of concealment.
Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 31, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Ingrid, I think this works well as posted. I like that it takes a second for the eyes to land on the hidden subject. That said, I think I would try a bit of a crop off the bottom, but not so much as to intrude on the bush in front of the cheetah. I think giving up some of that foreground would benefit by lowering the cheetah in the frame so the face is no longer on the vertical center. I would also maintain ratio by a portion from the sides.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 31, 2011 at 11:07 PM
This definitely portrays well how cats can make themselves invisible in the bush Ingrid. I like the idea and especially that you made the most out of what probably was a frustrating photographic opportunity. I do find it a pity that there are twigs crossing both eyes.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 1, 2011 at 12:22 AM
This is so subtly beautiful. Great hiding behavior exhibited and super cryptic colors and patterns. The type of photo I would hang to view every day. Nice work!
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I like seeing the environment that the cheetah is hiding in and the overal composition works for me. Good job getting this difficult shot, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Luca Mussato on February 3, 2011 at 1:34 PM
alternative title: I spotted you spotted :biggrin: I have to agree that an H cut (maybe at the upper level of your logo) and a V one at the start of the bush on the right hand might improve the impact.

But it's an opinion.

Luca
Registered on November 14, 2006, 118 Posts, 855 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Walters on February 7, 2011 at 2:04 PM
I like it. Really shows how they blend in.
Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments