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Cheetah

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 13, 2007 at 11:51 AM
Cheetah
Taken just before this magnificent animal prepared to 'tuck in'! Just a hint of blood around the nose and mouth evidence of what had just happened.

Steve

Canon MKIII 500f4 plus 1.4x, 1/500 AV f5.6 ISO 4oo
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 13, 2007 at 12:03 PM
Thats just superb.I love the setting sun lighting on her/him.

But IMO there's to much space at the top(thats only a personal nit).

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 13, 2007 at 12:25 PM
Hi Alan, not sure about the re cropping, although it does draw you into the face.

Steve
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 13, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Thats fantastic now IMHO.

I love it even more :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Kerr on October 13, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Fabulous image, I prefer the new crop.

John
Posted by David Clapp on October 13, 2007 at 4:51 PM
I prefer the first one, it could do with more contrast to really accenuate the light, I really like it, he looks like he has just been disturbed by a hyena or something!
Posted by Elliott Neep on October 14, 2007 at 6:04 AM
Hi Stephen. Its always a treat to see these beautiful animals. To get soft light highlighting those giant amber eyes is rarely easy. I think it could do with a little more contrast just to highlight the fur. Other than that, I think its superb. :toast: :toast: