Cheetah in the Long Grass

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• robertosalguero (14769)
• [2008-09-03 2:55]

Hi David,

Interesting how these creatures can use the grass as disguise. Nice image and very well framed. The colours seem natural and good thing you had a good distance in between. Cheers :-)

Roberto

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• Jeppo (7039)
• [2008-09-03 3:09]

you lukcy guy!
it is so hard to get a cheetah....and you got it. most of all: you got it well.
sharp and clear catch

maybe you have never heard of it...but in Italy we say that luck helps those who are brave....

ciao
Silvio

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• jimkilgallon (2025)
• [2008-09-03 3:16]

Hi Dave
Envy you so much, I have just got to get to Africa and see this for myself one day!! Natural Cheetah pose with great colours and detail. Excellent National geographic capture :-)
Regards
Jim

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• dareco (12999)
• [2008-09-03 8:35]

Lucky you!! I would love to see these animals in their natural environment. A beautiful picture! TFS and have a good day!

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• Deepforest (8110)
• [2008-09-03 11:59]

Hi David,
excellent capture of cheetah in it's natural environment... very good composition, nice natural colours. Really interesting photo. I like it.
Best regards,
Andrzej

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• trekks (10849)
• [2008-09-03 19:18]

hello David

Very soothing color tone of faded look in this capture. Good to see the spotted body of this cheetah and the tall grass to make it such attractive picture.

tfs, bill

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• SteveH (2640)
• [2008-09-03 20:22]

Hi David, you were lucky to see one at such close range. nice tight shot showing lots of detail. His face is perhaps a little soft, but maybe sharpening further would have caused problems in the grass? cheers, Steve

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• John_F_Kennedy (23449)
• [2008-09-04 4:20]

Excellent and well-timed capture of this cat. Very sharp and beautiful.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• ribeiroantonio (17233)
• [2008-09-04 14:49]

Lucky you. We could not see any in Zambia and Botswana. This is a great photo and the Cheetah seems to be in the first phase of a hunting run. How far away were you?
Antonio

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• phwall (2943)
• [2008-09-04 15:13]

Hi Dave,
TE was so bad with time outs yesterday I couldn't get to this wonderful shot.
Fantastic capture, right place at the right time.
Such a beautiful looking cat.
Lovely work.
Regards
Peter

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• testmaniac (10662)
• [2008-09-04 21:53]

Hi David, excellent capture of this cheetah in it's natural environment. Great job!

TFS

Phil

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• ktanska (13236)
• [2008-09-05 4:53]

Hi David,
Great safari feeling. Fast cat on long hay. This shows how well the camouflage colour works. You were lucky!
Kari

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• patdeph (11026)
• [2008-09-05 8:28]

helo David
I can imagine how impressive it must be to see a wild animal like this in its natural element!And it's so beautiful!You are very lucky,and luckely,you were in a van!
Have a nice evening
Pascale

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• zeca (18746)
• [2008-09-09 9:38]

Hello David!
What a nice catch! Great! The cheetah is really beautiful, specially in his natural environment. The quality of your photo is excellent!
Regards,
Zeca

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• Angshu (27363)
• [2008-09-21 20:45]

Hello David
Good use of DOF to isolate the majestic animal. The tall grasses act as an effective camouflage for this agile hunter. The quality of the picture is superb David...well done!
Regards
Angshu