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    Mum was getting a remedial massage from her two 5 month old cubs one evening on the vast open plains of Ndutu/Serengeti.

    D4s 500 f/4 VR 1/640s f/6.3 ISO3200. Bean bag from front pax seat, cropped 20% for comp, curves, levels, USM in ACR & PS CC '14.


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    Hi Marc - What great interaction and a huge cuteness factor! It all works for me. Only thing I might suggest is if you can bring out the color of mom's eyes a bit without it looking too fake.

    TFS,
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    Awesome interaction and good composition Marc. I have done 3 trips to Africa so far but yet so see Cheetah cubs. I like it a lot.

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    This is great, love the interaction. Great soft light good details... Alas for a lower POV but I know you can't in that situation...

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    Hello Marc,

    Does a cheetah sighting get any better than this? I have to echo Rachel's words regarding cuteness and that lovely interaction/behaviour you captured - my eyes are drawn to the little one on the RHS, I just love that mischievous look on his/her face.

    I think the colours are spot-on and you got some nice detail on mom and cubs alike, good DOF - the subjects stand out so well against that soft BG. Very nice work Marc, I so look forward to see the rest of your images:)

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    A lovely family moment here Marc, colours look spot on for time of day and light conditions too.
    I think a 20% tone-down of lights via luminosity mask will add some more depth...
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    Lovely playful moment captured. I love Moms almost annoyed look at being jumped on. I also love the look on the cub on the rights face.
    Textures look a little coarse not as fine as your leopard image...but thats just my taste I prefer finer detail.

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    Nice moment. Good to see them giving a little something back for all that hunting I'm sure she's doing for them .

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    Love the interaction here. What a great moment! TFS. Loi

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    Great moment. I love the interaction & cuteness in this photo.

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    great interaction and nice comp.Excellent details and colors.

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    Hi Marc

    Love the moment captured! Comp works, Mom is loving the head massage!

    I pick up a slight magenta tinge on the little on's tail and a bit of blue on the mom's chin...

    See those flies are even ever present there too..
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    Hi Marc a very nice interaction captured .
    TFS Andreas

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