Maasai Mara 2010. Shot in portrait mode, almost full frame.
1D MKIV
1/1600
f 5.6
ISO 250
Descending Cheetah
Maasai Mara 2010. Shot in portrait mode, almost full frame.
1D MKIV
1/1600
f 5.6
ISO 250
Stephen - interesting image. Looks like a youngster. How high off the ground is this? I like how the body is sort of on a diagonal through the frame and the pleasing bg.
TFS,
Rachel
Nice job getting him in action Stephen. Very nice image.
Great capture of the moment, he/she looks pensive, but hopefully the descent was soon over.
Brilliant, a totally different POV, well captured.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
lovely image Steven.. u sure u did not just flip this... only teasing!!:o
well time and executed... not an easy shot to get .. so big well done
peter
This is simply fantastic. The detail in the claws, it looks like the cub is desperately trying to stay in contact with the tree. Good detail in the bark and an excellent backgroung. I'd love to see something unusual like this.
Great to see a new angle and take on this addictive subject.
I love the claws and wish for a bit more eye contact.
tfs
Austin
Well done Stephen. The unique POV really puts this over the top. What lens was used? Tripod or Handheld?
Great action and I love the position of the cheetah, especially with the hind legs not touching the tree.
Thanks for the comments guys. The cheetah was about a metre or so from the ground and I used a 500f4. At one point this cub, it's mother and five siblings were all in this tree. I got some nice wider shots but liked the idea of going tight.
Oh sorry Robert, I used a beanbag from the vehicle for this.
Great image...the Mara still remains somewhere I should head to.
This is super shot , You gotta love that fur ball
TFS
fitting this into the frame in motion is awesome Stephen! wonderful action and composition...
great unusual POV. Great overall creative image!
Thanks everyone for the comments.
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