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David Leask
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p.2 #1 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Sheesh! These are fabulous Harsha - great work

David

Mar 23, 2008 at 12:06 AM

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p.2 #2 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Incredible shots Harsha! I love the look in #2, the action in #4 and #5 and the behavioral sequences in 6 through 11 are fantastic captures. Well done!

Doug

Mar 23, 2008 at 12:24 AM

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p.2 #3 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Magnificent!!!
Now I'm really homesick all over again.
Thank's for the post,

J.

Mar 23, 2008 at 12:27 AM

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p.2 #4 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Incredible sequence of photos. I really like the action shots but I love the clarity and detail in image 2. Excellent focus on all shots. I didn't look at the exif but assume these were with your D3. I have witnessed a couple of kills but both were in high grass which almost hid the Cheetah making the kill and as you know it happens really fast. You were fortunate that you had a good clear view. Ndutu is my favorite of all the places I have been in Tanzania and I will be returning there in June.

Thanks for sharing your experience and images.

Grant

Mar 23, 2008 at 01:26 AM

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p.2 #5 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Awesome sequence! Is it me or do I see a motherload of flies in each photo? Glad I don't live there for sure!

Mar 23, 2008 at 01:35 AM

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p.2 #6 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Elessar wrote:
Wow, what a thrill that must have been to see. I saw quite a few cheetah on my safari last month, but no hunting. Thanks for sharing the experience.

As to the mid-day hunting, one of our guides told us that many of the cheetah in and near the Serengeti have begun hunting mid-day - presumably because all the safari vehicles have gone back to camp for lunch and so are no longer in the way.

Jay

Edited by Elessar on Mar 22, 2008 at 06:08 PM GMT (Reason: Oops! Sorry I jumped the gun!!)

Jay
I never thought I would see this ,let alone capture it. I see you also had a great trip and excellent pictures to share.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 01:53 AM

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p.2 #7 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

UCDEngBoss wrote:
What a cool series. Great captures. What lens and body?

Thanks
taken with D3 and 600/F4 and 1.4TC. Iso 800. Lens is the non vr version.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 01:56 AM

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p.2 #8 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Brilliant series !! I really envy you the trip and sights such as this. Thks for posting !!!

Mar 23, 2008 at 01:59 AM

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Rebel Guy wrote:
Fantastic shots! Cheetah's are my favorite wild animal. Thanks for sharing.

-Frank

Thanks Frank.

They are beautiful creatures and fun to watch.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:00 AM

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p.2 #10 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

what an experience, fabulous series!!

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:02 AM

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p.2 #11 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

mark1958 wrote:
Incredible series[/quote

Thanks for looking and your kind words.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:02 AM

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p.2 #12 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

stunning! how fortunate an opportunity for you!

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:05 AM

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emandavi wrote:
Wow. Really enjoyed that. Thanks.

Thanks for looking. I was lucky to be at the right place at the right time.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:08 AM

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p.2 #14 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Great series. No. 2 is a stunning portrait. Thanks for posting. I was in Ndutu in Feb 2007 and also saw a female with two cubs about the same age as the ones you shot. One of the cubs is my avatar.

kirry007 -- I highly recommend Gustafson Photo Safari for photo safaris in East Africa. High end, but well worth it. http://www.gustafsonphotosafari.net/

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:09 AM

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p.2 #15 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Matt Philbin wrote:
Anybody feel like getting a steak?

Just kidding...awesome series!!

Thanks Matt.
Unlike Lions, Cheetahs eat only fresh meat. Once they satisfy there appetite they leave the carcass to others.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:12 AM

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p.2 #16 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

fishing wrote:
You Got The Shots Perfect. Ed

Thanks Ed
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:14 AM

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p.2 #17 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Lil Judd wrote:
Amazing shots - - were these taken with the D3? Which lens?

Congratulations, just great shots.

Lil

Thanks Lil
yes with D3.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:15 AM

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p.2 #18 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Ted ellis wrote:
Harsha. bravo...spectacular series!

Ted

Thanks Ed. appreciate the comments.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 04:44 AM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Absolutely wonderfully done!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. 5 and 7 are my favorites, very dramatic.

Tim

Thanks Tim. Appreciate your input.
Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 04:45 AM

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p.2 #20 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

K.P.K. wrote:
Great shots Harsha

Thanks. Harsha

Mar 23, 2008 at 04:46 AM

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p.2 #21 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Spectacular action shots, all well taken. Harsha. I like the subject isolation in the first shot, and the detail in the second, but I really enjoyed the whole series.
Socrate

Mar 23, 2008 at 04:49 AM

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p.2 #22 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

A very nice series. Super action shots.

Wacky roger

Mar 23, 2008 at 04:52 AM

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p.2 #23 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

uh like WOW !! What a great series !! These are spectacular !!

Anthony Whitmo

Mar 23, 2008 at 04:58 AM

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p.2 #24 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Nice!

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:12 PM

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p.2 #25 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Fantastic photos! You sure nailed it! I like the choke photos the best.

Mar 23, 2008 at 02:27 PM


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