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Cheetah

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 10, 201480 views4 comments
We had previously seen this youngster the previous year with her mum and siblings, she was now on her own and seemed to be doing fine.
Taken in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
EOS 1DX
500 mm F4 MkII
F7.1
ISO 800
1/800
EV +0.33

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 10, 2014 at 8:19 AM
Very nice portrait. I would try to lighten it a bit as it seems a little dark to me. Always love those cheetah eyes.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 10, 2014 at 12:23 PM
Gorgeous pose - truly royal!! And very nicely contrasted with the out of focus background.
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 10, 2014 at 3:56 PM
A tough dynamic range. The Cheetah stands out well enough though. Personally, I wouldn't mess with it, unless you want to try some selective blurring of the background. :smile:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 11, 2014 at 1:47 AM
Thanks everybody, this Cheetah was being quite sensible on a hot day by resting in the shade :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments