THE CHASE

[ken dyball]

This was taken in the Mara Kenya before the short rains hit, & it seemed to be the only piece of short grass around for miles, (lucky for me) this is a image iv'e had in my head to shoot for a while now, so i was pleased when they played for me just as the sun rised

Nikon D700, 400mm 2.8 VR 1.7 conv
f/8 1/1250......-1.5 exposure

www.africanatureimages.com

[Grant Atkinson]

Hi Ken, super shot, love the lit-up dust, and the little manes of longer fur on the backs of their necks. Also the rim of light around the front cheetahs raised paw is pretty special. the pano crop looks good, though if there is nothing too distracting above or below, I wouldnt mind a more conventional crop too..
You seem to have a good collection of good backlit images...
Cheers
Grant

[Steve Kaluski]

Another cracker Ken from what seems to have been a very fruitful trip.

Just wonder if a hint in Curves might just add a bit more punch?

TFS
Steve :)

[Marc Mol]

Another cracker of a backlit image Ken, the dust and rim lit manes really make this image, well done.
TFS

[Rachel Hollander]

Ken - beautiful backlit image and the kicked up dust just adds to it.

TFS,
Rachel

[Andy Biggs]

I love this image, Ken. I agree about the wonderful backlight!!

[Todd Frost]

Love the backlight. Nice action captured with kicked up dust adding to it.
TFS
Todd

[Austin Thomas]

Very atmospheric Ken,

Great backlighting.

tfs

Austin

[Harshad Barve]

Another cracker of a back-lit image Ken,
TFS

[Hilary Hann]

Not a lot to say here, such a beautifully lit image with charismatic subject matter. What's not to like? :)

[Danny J Brown]

Man, these little guys are having the time of their life, as captured in your beautiful "slice of life" image. This is what photography is all about.

DB

[ken dyball]

Thanks all for the fantastic comments, allways very uplifting here at BPN & reminds me of why i love this job!!

Cheers Ken

[DanWalters]

Like the light and the action. Really like the little bit of dust behind the cheetahs as well.

[Morkel Erasmus]

super mood, light and action here Ken - as usual :)

I agree with Steve and would like to see it with a slight curves adjustment to add more "oomph"

[Hendri Venter]

I can only echo all the great comments above. One to be very proud of Ken.