Spotty Family

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 6, 2014123 views5 comments

From my Kalahari archives - spent a wonderful morning in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park back in November 2011 with this family. Momma proceeded to take down a young springbok close to this spot shortly afterwards for her youngsters to feed on.

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
1.4x TC
f7.1 | 1/800 SS | ISO-280

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on August 6, 2014 at 5:54 PM

Somewhat surprised you didn't post this sooner, Morkel. I think the placement of the three cats' heads is cool... the cheetahs all blend together but you get a nice clear view of their individual faces with nice light in their eyes (never easy with cheetahs, it seems). Almost looks like a spotted Cerberus.

Max

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on August 6, 2014 at 11:12 PM

Love the eye contact here. Super nice.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on August 7, 2014 at 12:45 PM

Hello Morkel

Great to get three into the frame & focused too

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 9, 2014 at 1:21 PM

Nice portrait Morkel, I really like the catch light in the youngsters eyes.

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Comment posted by Mario Moreno on August 13, 2014 at 3:49 PM

Great grouping and fabulous light . . . . Nice work Morkel !

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