Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · Wildlife Photography

Sprinting Cheetah in Slow-motion

Discussion

3 replies
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 28, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Stunning video of sprinting Cheetah in SLO-MO

What incredible grace and fluidity!

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/41966/a+sprinting+cheetah+seen+like+never+before--in+super-slow+motion/
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 28, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Amazing video, Sandy. Thanks for sharing this one. :cool:
One can really see where they get their speed from in this video. It truly is in their gate or stride at full speed. The fore and rear legs extend beyond belief. Even in a straight line the tail is helping rudder the tracking position too. From what I've read they're in somewhat of a decline through not only environmental issues but also constrained gene pool issues as well. :frown:
Posted by Cristina Strudthof on November 28, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Truly wonderful, thanks for posting this!
Posted by Dan Roberts on November 29, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Thanks for sharing this, Sandy. Truly incredible video of my favorite of the big cats.