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Cheetah
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2553 W: 74 N: 7464] (30441)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-28
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-31 1:12
Viewed: 4030
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a vulnerable member of the cat family (Felidae), a poor climber that hunts by speed and stealth. As such, it is placed in its own genus, Acinonyx. It is the fastest of all land animals and can reach speeds of up to 105 kilometres per hour (65 mph) in short bursts up to 460 metres (500 yards), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 110 kilometres per hour (70 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars.


Photo taken in "Safaripark Beekse Bergen".
Photographed through my car window (no glass between Cheetah and lens). Car was stopped at an impossible place on a little hill to avoid trees and branches.
I guess the Cheetah must have been away 20 meters away or so...
Thought the Cheetah didn't noticed me. I'm not convinced any more...


Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
28/07/2007 15:28:52
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/320Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F2.8
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
250
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Daylight
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
Standard
Parameters
Tone Curve : Standard
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : 0
Sharpness : 3
Color saturation : 0
Color tone : 0
Highlight tone priority : No
Color matrix
-
Color Space
sRGB
File Size
11699 KB
Dust Delete Data
No
Drive Mode
Single-frame shooting
GPS Data
Latitude : -
Longitude : -
Altitude : -
Geographic coordinate system : -
Owner's Name
annick vanderschelden
Camera Body No.
518005

Thanks for your critique and have a nice day...
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Hi Annick,
A beautifully composed shot of this Cheetah. Very nice details, exposure and POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Very natural image of the Cheetah scratching itself, Annick.
You have managed a neat image from quite a long distance.
TFS and regards.

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1137 W: 26 N: 3879] (13882)
  • [2007-07-31 2:31]

Hi Annick,
superb timing to catch this Cheetah doing what we all like to do at some point! You've managed to create a very natural looking scene here, with quite beautiful light falling in patches around the frame and a good sharp focus. very well done.
Paul

Wouaw Annick, elle est extraordinaire cette photo, tout y est, j'en reste bouche bée, un grand bravo
amitiés,
Pat

Hola Annick,
Bonita y simpática toma, de bella composición, buena definción y detalles, saludos
José Ramón

Hello Annick,
I love the pose of the Cheetah scratching itself. The dark green BG highlights the cheetah well and the natural light comong through the trees gives depth to the photo. A great shot,
regards
Matt.

Wonderful pose and colors there! Great detail - and yeah - he seems to know exactly what is going on. The BG is a little more detailed as one can wish for - fortunately not to an extent, that it is distracting! Great shot, Annick! Cheers, Klaus

Hi Annick,
Lovely composition and definition considering the shaded area. sharp and good colours.
Regards,
Peter

Wow!, Very nice picture. Almost intimate portrait. Thanks for sharing

Hi Annick,
I like the scene, POV and DOF of this picture. Good eyes contact!
TFS
Eric

Hello Annick,
a great shot of a wonderful feline; this pose so natural (a daily upkeep...) and this glance so significative (do not forget who I am...). Very sharp and perfecly focused.
Wishes,
Violetta

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