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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · International Cheetah Day


Habitat loss and lack of genetic diversity are the prime reasons for the decline in the cheetah population. Once prominent throughout Africa and into Asia and the Arabian Peninsula there are now fewer than 15,000 in Africa with the largest population in Namibia. There is still a very small number of Asiatic cheetahs in Iran...less than 50 it is believed.
Support wildlife initiatives, do what you can to oppose loss of habitat....if we hadn't been proactive getting DDT out of the system the number of eagle photos on this site would be almost none!
So, for International Cheetah Day here is my tribute.
Eric

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https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Botswana-2004/i-Bg4zNX7/1/X2/IMG_6137cheetahsilouhette-X2.jpg

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https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Botswana-2004/i-dBXS3H2/0/X2/DPP07DC06180D2B26goldencheetah-X2.jpg

3
https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Cheetah-Djuma-2005/i-BsLpFBq/0/X2/cheetahlookingovershoulder1a-X2.jpg

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https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Cheetah-Djuma-2005/i-PRzdsKN/0/X2/IMG_8967cheetahdjuma-X2.jpg

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https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Cheetahs-Kenya-Tanzania-2010/i-fn32Dbk/0/X2/A71D3979momandcuba-X2.jpg

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https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Botswana2007/i-3WC3QD7/0/X2/botswana2007-140cheetahcubsonmound-X2.jpg


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https://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Tanzania-South-Africa-2009/i-2kdSBVc/0/XL/cheetahkiss-XL.jpg

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Dec 04, 2015 at 09:42 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · International Cheetah Day


Superb set... now I will try to find a few, thanks! I need a new Calendar!


Dec 04, 2015 at 09:55 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · International Cheetah Day


This is a beautiful set Eric. 3, 5 and 6 stand out for me.

~George.



Dec 04, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · International Cheetah Day


Really well done Eric, your cat pictures always "sing" and pop.
Incidentally, what is going on in the last shot ?



Dec 04, 2015 at 02:01 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · International Cheetah Day


awesome, #6 for me.


Dec 04, 2015 at 02:21 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · International Cheetah Day


Beautiful set.


Dec 04, 2015 at 02:53 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · International Cheetah Day


Great work Eric with 4-7 tops and the last an amazing moment. Excellent dedication.

Morris



Dec 04, 2015 at 05:48 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · International Cheetah Day


Eric, you are the man when it comes to Cheetahs, excellent set

-Tim



Dec 04, 2015 at 06:29 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · International Cheetah Day


One of our planet's very finest creatures. Thanks for the reminder and beautiful tribute images, Eric. Superb!


Dec 04, 2015 at 06:46 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · International Cheetah Day


Thanks for the reminder of this day Eric. I love they light in 2 and 3. Do you know when Hummingbird day is

TFS
Geoff



Dec 04, 2015 at 08:10 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · International Cheetah Day


Very well done Eric. These are such beautiful creatures, I hope it's not too late for them. It's 2, 5, and 6 for me ~ Ron


Dec 04, 2015 at 10:29 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · International Cheetah Day


So very well done Eric !! Each is a beauty on its own. Such a joy to view. I hope things change and they prosper.

Birdie



Dec 04, 2015 at 10:35 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · International Cheetah Day


Wow Ya gave me goosebumps buddy, these are very special and very nicely presented in honor of Cheetah Day, you did them proud Eric

Karl



Dec 04, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · International Cheetah Day


Just great images!
Keith W.



Dec 05, 2015 at 12:01 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · International Cheetah Day


beauties Eric.. #6 is my favorite


Dec 05, 2015 at 05:07 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · International Cheetah Day


Wow. What a terrific collection of these guys, Eric. That last shot looks as though the cheetah and prey are good friends.

Ed



Dec 05, 2015 at 09:32 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · International Cheetah Day


raymondjbarlow wrote:
Superb set... now I will try to find a few, thanks! I need a new Calendar!

Thanks Ray...I know you have many!
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phoenix7gtm wrote:
This is a beautiful set Eric. 3, 5 and 6 stand out for me.

~George.

Thanks George...they are very special cats
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PetKal wrote:
Really well done Eric, your cat pictures always "sing" and pop.
Incidentally, what is going on in the last shot ?

Many thanks Peter...the last is from a long series I have of a cheetah cub hunting lesson that was published and also part of Nat Geo Wild's Caught in the Act on TV....this is a cub learning how to dispatch its prey....but the killer instinct isn't ingrained, it must be taught and when the gazelle fawn didn't run the cub just sat with it and appeared to be almost the proverbial lion laying down with the lamb...but nature eventually wins out and the end was not so good for the Thompson gazelle fawn.
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Nerka wrote:
awesome, #6 for me.

Thanks and thanks for the pix pick
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mabidally wrote:
Beautiful set.

Thanks so much Mohammed!
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morris wrote:
Great work Eric with 4-7 tops and the last an amazing moment. Excellent dedication.

Morris

Many thanks Morris....I've been pretty lucky to witness some interesting behavior and it never ceases to make me realize just how amazing nature really is.
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tfoltz wrote:
Eric, you are the man when it comes to Cheetahs, excellent set

-Tim

Thanks Tim...I wish I could explain why there is such a difference in my photography when it comes to cats.
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jfwoodman wrote:
One of our planet's very finest creatures. Thanks for the reminder and beautiful tribute images, Eric. Superb!

Thanks Jim...they are very special and hope they are around long after I am no longer...oooh that sounds kinda maudlin.
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arbitrage wrote:
Thanks for the reminder of this day Eric. I love they light in 2 and 3. Do you know when Hummingbird day is

TFS
Geoff

If I lived in Costa Rica or Ecuador, it would be everyday....they are so amazing in the own right!
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surfnron wrote:
Very well done Eric. These are such beautiful creatures, I hope it's not too late for them. It's 2, 5, and 6 for me ~ Ron

Thanks Ron...I hope as well but am not optimistic....
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birdied wrote:
So very well done Eric !! Each is a beauty on its own. Such a joy to view. I hope things change and they prosper.

Birdie

Thanks Birdie....hard to believe that some still consider them vermin and will shoot them on sight!
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Karl Witt wrote:
Wow Ya gave me goosebumps buddy, these are very special and very nicely presented in honor of Cheetah Day, you did them proud Eric

Karl

There is nothing that I love hearing more than I gave you goosebumps...striking an emotional cord is what, when my photography is at the best I can be, is what I'm striving for.....it doesn't happen all the time but when it does, I am a happy guy! Thanks Karl
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kwilliam8 wrote:
Just great images!
Keith W.

Many thanks Keith
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kmunroe wrote:
beauties Eric.. #6 is my favorite

Thanks so much Kenny
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teked wrote:
Wow. What a terrific collection of these guys, Eric. That last shot looks as though the cheetah and prey are good friends.

Ed

Yup, does look that way but as we know, looks can be deceiving Thanks Ed
Eric

Eric



Dec 05, 2015 at 11:21 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · International Cheetah Day


I missed it! Nice stuff with the first and the last making me jealous!
My favourite cat; almost a dog in some respects!!
I'll post some soon.
Don



Dec 07, 2015 at 08:20 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · International Cheetah Day


Great set.......truly fantastic....thanks for sharing these beautiful images.


Dec 07, 2015 at 08:45 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · International Cheetah Day


What a great set as usual Eric.


Dec 07, 2015 at 03:58 PM
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