Comment from Catherine1970
Really looks like he's posing for you! Great stance, like the gorgeous markings on his coat..And the intent focused expression on his face. Like the eye capture. Coloring of the fur is just beautiful!
Like the shrubbery surrounding the cat..Nice blue sky..
Lighting is good..Good shade and contrast.
A wonderful showing!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2013

many thanks catherine for your kind comments and top rating

Comment from ratt1972
Only thing I see wrong here is the cheetah should be on the right ,so you see what he's looking at. But it's hard to get the right shot with these beautiful creature. .As you can the tree in the back ground takes your eye away from the cheetah .Still a nice picture

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2013

many thanks for your comments and top rating

Comment from Shakeadog
Very good timing to get the pose like this
The focus could've been sharper to really bring out he details better
Perfect lighting
Well framed
Good capture

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2013

thanks

Comment from jjdiii
Take it already! I can't stand here forever! Great capture! Great focus, depth of field, framing/composition, lighting. Wouldn't change a thing! Great photo!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from fotograzio
Beautiful big cat. Nice pose indeed and placement in the photo. I enjoy how this picture captures the location of the Cheetah as well as the majestic beauty of the cat. Well done.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from 1939noel
Lovely shot of this cheetah and I reckon you had to be pretty quick to get this, but I think the image would be improved if he could be moved towards the right and have him looking into the picture and perhaps it could be sharper, but overall, its very good.

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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

thanks; I'll go there again next year and tell him to look at the camera

Comment from WendyG
Beautiful shot Fred, love how the sun is lighting her up and the natural b/g with the blue sky is wonderful. Excellent sharp focus, exposure, dof and framing:)

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

many thanks Wendy for your comments and high rating

Comment from thood907
Such a magnificent animal - so proud and strong. I like your composition and the light falling on its face and body brings out some nice textures. Such a shame that branch in the foreground cuts across the hind end, would be so much stronger if that was not there.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

thanks; I agree, but prefered to stay in the car , not geting out to remove it

reply by thood907 on 19-Jan-2013

LOL and I am guessing the Cheetah was taking any direction?

Comment from SteveANH
I really like the framing on this picture with the cheetah offset and the tree in the background. What a regal looking cat! The detail is spectacular I know I would not like this one looking at me this way!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

many thanks Steve

Comment from Mintosbs
An excellent image. The composition is very good , given the animal room to move into the frame. the colour is good and the depth of field centred round the animals eyes.
The foreground twigs add to the interest and well thought out and well executed shot.
top marks for this one.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2013

thanks a lot