p.5 #1 · Four days with a cheetah family (added more to page 3)
Trey Neal wrote:
I can't add anything to what all the others have said. Congrats on a wonderful experience and capturing it so well. I enjoyed having a chance to see these images.
Thanks Trey. Glad you enjoyed them. The more we can raise awareness of the beauty of these wild creatures and places, the better chance we have of protecting them.
Methodical wrote:
All are nice, but I really like the 1st shot of them in the rain. You got pretty close using the 70-200 and 300mm lenses.
Thanks. At first I was bummed about the weather the first couple of days, but some of my favorite shots were taken in the rain.
Cheers,
Hobbes
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niani.gil wrote:
Such beautiful cats and very well captured.
Nig
Thanks Nig!
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Lance B wrote:
I'm speechless, photos of a lifetime perfectly captured. Stunning stuff all round!!
Thanks Lance. But it's the cheetahs who are stunning! It's hard not take an adorable shot of them... particularly the little ones. And these three siblings were very tight; always together whether playing, sitting, or snuggling. My guide estimated them to be about 6 months old.
p.5 #7 · Four days with a cheetah family (added more to page 3)
lucky you, having such a great opportunity. You did a great job capturing the experience. I spent 10 days in the Mara three years ago and saw Cheetahs but nothing like these. Well done. Bruce
p.5 #9 · Four days with a cheetah family (added more to page 3)
I first saw your post on the lions and was blown away with the photos there. Then I saw this one. I don't even have the words to describe my thoughts about these images. Suffice it to say they are among the most magnificent set of absolutely wild animals I have personally ever seen. Between this and the lion set, you are the most fortunate wildlife photographer ever with the skills to capture these images. Bravo!
p.5 #10 · Four days with a cheetah family (added more to page 3)
Amazing series of images. You have really told a story with your camera and that is not a easy task. I am awe struck and so jealous. it is a rare event to even witness let alone to have the skills to capture the event as you have.
p.5 #14 · Four days with a cheetah family (added more to page 3)
My breath stopped short on the first one; it is stunning! The others are no less compelling. I love that first shot of them in the rain too. The way their spots mix with the seeds (?) of the trees, combined with everything else in that shot is brilliant.
Fantastic set of images from that fantastic four days. Glad you were there; these are a treat to see!
p.5 #15 · Four days with a cheetah family (added more to page 3)
markdennis wrote:
I keep coming back to this thread. Wonderful work. I think these are some of the best shots I have ever seen of Cheetahs.
Simply stunning.
Mark
Thanks Mark!
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kdacharya wrote:
the essence of cheetahs. that what I think when I see these pics. Love your perspective Hobbes,
Thanks kdacharya!
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mfonseca wrote:
WOW! I love them all.
Thanks!
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Tin Man Lee wrote:
Absolutely love this series. Love the interactions, the spectacular light and the habitat all working perfectly together. Bravo!
Thanks Tin Man Lee. It's a beautiful place. I hope we continue to have places like that.
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B Benson wrote:
lucky you, having such a great opportunity. You did a great job capturing the experience. I spent 10 days in the Mara three years ago and saw Cheetahs but nothing like these. Well done. Bruce
Thanks Bruce!
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hatch1921 wrote:
Nat Geo worthy.... amazing series of images.
Great work all around.
Hatch
Thanks Hatch! It really helps that the cheetahs are sooooo photogenic! And even when not photographing and just watching, they're just amazing to be near. The mother is so caring and attentive of her cubs.
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sizlerz wrote:
I first saw your post on the lions and was blown away with the photos there. Then I saw this one. I don't even have the words to describe my thoughts about these images. Suffice it to say they are among the most magnificent set of absolutely wild animals I have personally ever seen. Between this and the lion set, you are the most fortunate wildlife photographer ever with the skills to capture these images. Bravo!
Thanks sizlerz! I just hope that people see the how what beautiful and amazing creatures so many of these wild animals are, and do whatever they can to help preserve and protect wildlife and the wild places that are still left; no matter how local or far flung.
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brian500au wrote:
Amazing series of images. You have really told a story with your camera and that is not a easy task. I am awe struck and so jealous. it is a rare event to even witness let alone to have the skills to capture the event as you have.
Thanks Brian! Four days I will never forget.
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didierv wrote:
Excellent !
Thanks!
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dhoffman wrote:
Congratulations, a magnificent series!!
Dave
Glad you enjoyed!
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bobbytan wrote:
Spectacular images! Great job!
Thanks bobbytan!
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wonderer wrote:
My breath stopped short on the first one; it is stunning! The others are no less compelling. I love that first shot of them in the rain too. The way their spots mix with the seeds (?) of the trees, combined with everything else in that shot is brilliant.
Fantastic set of images from that fantastic four days. Glad you were there; these are a treat to see!
Thanks for posting.
Thanks wonderer! Glad you enjoyed. I hope we can all continue to enjoy and marvel at the wild animals and places that we all have around us! I hope everyone does whatever they can to help support conservation efforts!
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