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    After surveying the horizon in many directions, the cheetah mum moved off with some determination, despite the efforts of the cub to play.
    40D; EF70-200 @ 200; ISO800; f16; 1/500

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    Love the interaction here , very nicely done
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    A loving and tender moment well depicted here Hilary, the cub's arching hold on mum is a nice bonus.
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    Certainly a cute moment here Hilary.

    The arching back does give a strong diagonal line, but I do find the composition/crop not working that well for me. I think it's the combination of angles, shooting down from the vehicle and the angle of the subject with too much space to the RHS, however, I can see why you chose the angle. Might suggest something later.

    Curious why you went for ISO800 f16?:2:2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    Curious why you went for ISO800 f16?:2:2

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    I am too, but this was last year and I have no recollections now. I have nicer interaction images but made even worse decisions re aperture and speed so won't even bother posting them.

    Thanks for crop suggestions, I'll take a look.

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    LOL, we have all been there Hilary.

    If you need pointers shout, as I am just rebuilding the new DVD and am going round in circles with the soundtrack!!!

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    Will do Steve, thanks. Soundtracks are hard to get just right … I'm sure you'll get there......

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    Hi Hilary

    One of the big problems I find with non self drive safaris is that rangers/drivers get to close to wildlife . I can understand why they do it , guests want an up and close personal experience .. after all they will have paid a lot of money.
    But this close is too close for good photography , as the angle will always nearly be shooting down...

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    Great interaction, love the fur on the back of the little one (So cute)...Lovely moment captured and witnessed!

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    Wonderful unique & tender interaction shot, Hilary. Wish I could see the cub's face just a bit more, but very nice capture!

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    Lovely interaction captured Hilary, you seem to have had some good Cheetah sightings.

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    Hilary - the cuteness factor here is over the top. Lovely interaction well captured.

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    lovely interaction and I like the diagonally arched back! I too would have loved a lower angle here, and agree with Peter's observation...often a frustration to be a keen photographer on a safari vehicle with non-photographers, hard to have a compromise!

    I think a multiplied highlights adjustment layer a la Robert Amoruso will bring out more detail from the cheetahs
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    Great interaction between mom and cub. I think seeing the tail of the adult would help balance the capture.
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    Thanks for all the comments.

    Morkel, I have no excuse for being too close as I have a private vehicle and no other people to worry about.

    This cheetah was on a ridge next to the vehicle (the same ridge shown in my previous mother and cub image ... in fact the vehicle was also in the same spot) so it is interesting to hear the different perceptions of both povs.

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    Very very unique image here !

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