Cheetah at Dusk
Canon 1Dmk4, 300mm f/2.8IS lens, handheld. S/speed 1/500 at f/4.0, iso 500. Cropped from 16mp to 10mp. Location Savuti bush camp, March 2011. Processed in ACR6 and PS5. Taken at last light, as the sun shone, partially filtered through some dust and fine clouds, hence the reddish light effect. All C and C welcome
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Grant
Wonderful light Grant. I like the juxtaposition of colors here - plus those red eyes. He/she has a rather lonesome look.
Grant
terrific light - I like the angle of the head best
hope to get some opportunities like this when we visit with you later this year
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Bill White
www.bgwhitephotography.com
Grant - Nice look back pose with good light and great, expressive eyes. Also a pleasing bg. Well done.
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Rachel
Hi Grant, nice placement within the frame and I do like the look back. The soft BG colour works well and is nicely diffused to allow the main element to stand out. The light has worked well in your favour, but would like to see a bit more detail in the face if possible considering the kit.Wonder if you could look at original file to see if there is anything more you could get out of it & combine the two perhaps?
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Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Beautiful lighting and overall colour here Grant, with a nice look back.
TFS
Thanks to everyone for looking and commenting. Robert, this male cheetah had a coalition partner, but his coalition buddy or brother has been missing presumed dead for almost a year now. This one carries on by himself these days. Bill, Rachel, Mark, thanks for taking the time to comment. Steve, thanks for the suggestions, I will have a look at the raw file again but probably won't repost in this case...
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Grant
As mentioned Grant lovely light and a good capture of those soulful eyes. Like the composition you have chosen.
Grant,
There is nothing not to like. Superb image.
Chas
Grant, I've looked at this a few times and I just like it. Sorry, I have no other suggestions or comments so I hope that is ok. It just pleases.
Nothing for me to add but congratulations a fantastic image Grant!
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