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    Sticking with cheetahs!

    I am stoked to be able to announce that this photo has just been awarded as the First Runner Up in the category "Wild Cats of Africa" in the inaugural round of the Nature's Best Photography Africa competition (in conjunction with Nature's Best Photography in the USA).


    I captured this photo during our Wild Eye Great Migration safari back in 2013 - one of those rare moments when the chase ends up close to your vehicle as opposed to far in the distance.


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    Fantastic moment Mork. Congrats on making it in round one. An sure this is a winner. Very well processed and composed. Love it.

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    Gripping stuff all right. Great capture and hearty congratulations! Regards, Ian.

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    Huge congrats on this one. Well deserved. TFS. Loi

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    Hi Morkel -- Many congratulations on this !!! very well deserved image , result of your hardwork and dedication !! wish u many more such awards , TFS !!!

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    Hi Morkel - You know I like this one. Great action, well captured. Congrats again!

    TFS,
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    You already know my feelings on this one, well done buddy.

    You took advantage of a very special moment, one you won't forget in a hurry I'm sure.


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    Congratulations Morkel, a fantastic action shot, the expression on the unfortunate victim is perfect for the type of shot

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    Well done! Love the shot. I have never entered a competition, so I know nothing about your success, but congrats anyhow!

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    Off course this is a perfect shoot of a fantastic situation ; well done ! congratulation!

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    Congratulations, Morkel! All your time and work in the field prepared you to take advantage of this photo ops! Very well done!

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    Congrats Morkel for your Runner Up !!!!
    Stunning action captured , not more to say .
    Enjoyed watching and it must have been thrilling to see this live .

    TFS Andreas

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    Magic image, it is a winner to me,good action image well done.

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    Heartiest Congratulations !!
    Great show. Spectacular moment captured.

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    How did I miss this? I think I was away, so sorry Morkel, my heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    AWESOME, GRIPPING STUFF!

    Warmest regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Mork-man, Mazel tov! The gazelle does not look happy. Species? a
    Thanks folks!
    Artie - a Thomson's Gazelle...
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    Awsome Stuff Morkel.

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    Wow! Congratulations, well deserved Morkel.

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