Hello Everyone,
Thought I'd share an image from my 'back garden'. About a year ago or so I sold my property in town and moved in with my partner Carl who lives and works in a private game reserve. Due to the nature of my work I cannot quite afford the time to stop and take photographs whenever the opportunity arises, this is because I have to get to work on time and open the pharmacy doors. But on this particular morning I was lucky, it was a public holiday and I had a bit of time on my hands, thought I'd look around the camp for an impala or warthog with babies. Imagine my surprise when I saw this cheetah mom and her cub resting in the shade of a tree, still not sure how they got in because the camp is fenced, perhaps someone forgot to close the gate...
At first I was disappointed to see both mom and cub move to deeper shade, but it did not take long and mom came out looking intently at a herd of impala nearby. Within seconds she leaped out of the bushes and after a short while I saw her in the rearview mirror carrying a little impala lamb. I have many images from this sighting but had no chance to process them, just chose one randomly just to share. Hope to find the time to show you more but December is rather hectic in terms of work so maybe in January I will have some time.
Techs:
Nikon Z9
Nikon 500 mm F4
F6.3
+2/3 EV
1/1000s
Processed in LR and PSCC. The trees in the BG not ideal but such is the camp. Suggestions welcome, of any nature. Than you so much for taking the time to view, much appreciated.
Kind regards,