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Cornered
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Copyright: Gerhard Theron (gerhardt) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1976 W: 259 N: 4103] (11585)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-16
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM, Digital ISO 200, Hoya UV-Guard (77mm)
Exposure: f/8, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-06-16 17:39
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Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Caracal
Caracal caracal
This is my 200th post. As with my 100th post I dedicate it to you... My friends!

Friendship isn't always easily described. The Eskimos, they say, have a hundred different words for snow. Unfortunately, the English language isn't quite as innovative, though it has vast opportunities to differentiate meaning. Certainly, Love is one of those opportunities. And so, too, is Friendship.

Instead of different words, however, we're stuck with simple adjectives. Close friend, Best friend, Childhood friend, Intimate friend, trusted friend, Beloved friend. But whether you use adjectives or different words, few could deny the nearly infinite meaning in such a simple word.

Friends are special people. We can't pick our family, and we're sorely limited in the number of them at any rate. Society and mores (and often our own conscience) dictate we select a single mate. But our friends can be as diverse and infinite as the adjectives we choose. Our friends, in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life.

When I reflect upon the choices I have made since joining this site I can only say that it has been for the better. We had a public holiday today and I travelled to a special venue to get someting special for my friends here on TN.

I got to play with three tiger cubs. I underestimated their strength and eventually they got the better of me. I am full of scratches and bites, and did not get the time to get of more than one shot of them. I posted it as a WS. It is the first one charging me as I entered the camp.

I got to see tigers mating (nine times), got this Caracal cornered, played with lion cubs, saw about 80 lions and got to see Jaguars. I would never have had this experiences if I did not have the friends I have here on TN.

A good friend I made here on TN said to me: "I would rather live a rich life, that die rich."

Here is to living a rich life and may all of you have the same rich and rewarding experiences.

Runnerduck, chiliu, PDP, liquidsunshine, marhowie, AndyB, dew77, red45, TAZ, Clochette, ellis49, sAner, Comandante, Fisher, Signal-Womb, naki, extramundi has marked this note useful
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Belle image,
la netteté est très bonne, quel regard!!

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-06-16 17:58]
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Hello Gerhard, congratulations on the double century and a very good note you have written. It's a great shot, superb details even on the tongue. I don't think the branches are a distraction here as they go well with the pose, although the photo would be a very different one without them. Great shot and I look forward to clebrating the next 200 shots. Well done.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 0 N: 1175] (6494)
  • [2005-06-16 18:07]

Great capture!
Excellent composition,beautiful colours.SUPERB SHOT!
I learned a lot from you,thank you very much!
Congratulation on 200 shot!

Awesome detail and a lovely note too.

What kind of "fiends" are on TN? Most people seem really nice to me!

You are so lucky to have been to that awesome place. I would hope to go there someday.

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2005-06-17 0:37]

Aww seems it was trying to scare you !!!Love the expression!Congrats for ur 200th post.Great going!.

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2005-06-17 3:30]

A superb capture Gerhard and congrats on your 200th post!
Lovely vivid colours and excellent detail.
As well as great posts,your notes are always a joy to read.
Excellent work,very well done.

TFS

Wow, dit is pragtig Gerhard !!! Your dedication to your friends is very special.
The photos is gorgeous too. lovely details and good POV.

A quote from Kahlil Gibran
"And a youth said, Speak to us of Friendship. And he answered, saying: Your friend is your needs answered. He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving. And he is your board and your fireside. For you come to him with your hunger and you seek him for peace - the prophet"

Here is to many more friendships !

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-06-17 4:06]

Hello Gerhard!
Really AMAZING capture.Details,colors,clear eyes,white teeth(I am curious about his toothpaste;))and composition are perfect.
Congratulations on your 200th post and hope to see your 20000th post here.TFS...:-)

Not a happy Kitty...but what an expression to capture.

One more reason not to buy fur !

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-06-17 4:57]

So pity about these branches Gerhard! Pose, POV, face - all looks amazing. Great moment and quality. Dynamic and ready to catch you ;-)

My Godness ! You live dangerously, Gerhardt ! I sincerely hope you feel good, in spite of the scratches and bites you suffered from.

I have not been on TN for a long time, but enough to see that your pics are always amazing. And this one is stunning too. It's good to know that your motivation comes from friends on TN, please continue..... But take care !!!

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 440 W: 10 N: 504] (2372)
  • [2005-06-17 5:55]

Congratulations on your 200th post! very good shot with amazing colours and focus! i was surprised of texture of his tongue!

Great picture, Gerhard.
It's very crisp and clear. The details are great, good colours and well exposed. I like the composition too.
A great note like always.
Excellent work.
Congrats on your 200th post.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-06-17 6:45]

Congrats on the 200 posts Gerhard! May we see many, many more. This is a great shot. The pose of the cat is great and the light is perfect. Colors are superb and the details are crystal clear. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Hello my friend and congratulations on your 200th! I sincerely enjoyed your note today. It sounds like you had a day that you will not soon forget..To play with tiger cubs, I envy you this! Glad you survived their mauling long enough to bring us this wonderful photo ;-))..Very well done Gerhard!!

Hello Gerhard!
Superb 200th post Gerhard.Lighting,colors,details and composition are perfect.I like this work very much.Into my favr.Thanks for sharing.

hello:) beauty photo:) exellent DOF and colours:) I like this one:) exellent for me:)

rgs

Malgosia

Great capture Gerhard,
Good sharp details, nicely composed, good exposure and POV.
Excellent colours.The Tiger cub WS is great too.
Thanks for posting
Congratulations on your 200th post,

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2005-06-17 14:20]

Hij is prachtig,
schitterende opname van this poesiekat, schitterend in pov, prachtige timing, uitstekend werk mi9jn vrien. Je ziet de loftrompet.
gr. Jaap

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1872 W: 304 N: 4301] (14733)
  • [2005-06-17 17:29]

Hello Gerhard!
Personal assessment of the photo: great.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: a very special one.
Thank you very much for sharing this 200th.
The difference between brothers and friends is that we can choose our friends and I am very proud to call you thus. You make of my life a life richer, more filled and more interesting to live. 200 times Thank You MF.
Have a good weekend.

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-06-17 20:57]

Congrats on your Big Bang 200th posting.
A big bang it is. It looks as if it's going to jump on you and cut you to threads.
Excellent capture and well done on this composition.
Excellent work. Ya-mon!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-06-18 1:19]

Gerhard, this is a very nice capture. I like lighting, colors, pov and composition.

A great moment.

Congratulations on your note too.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-06-18 3:49]

What did you say to this fellow ? He seems to be angry with you ;-) Nice Shot !
Tanks you very much Gerhard for your interesting 200 posts !

Very good shot. Great POV and very good details.
Good visual impact. TFS.

Congratulations Gerhard. This is a superb post, and what about the ws! His face is full of determination to get you down - and it sounds like he succeeded!
Lovely words, straight from the heart.

Thanks for posting and may you have many many more.

Great photo Gerhard and what an expression you captured. Hes a lovely cat but I would not like to stroke him. Congrats on your 200th.

Regards Steve.

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  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 382 W: 27 N: 5] (40)
  • [2005-06-20 7:06]

Hi Gerhard, great 200th. post. Wish to see your 1000th. one.
Wonderful capture of this big, wild cat. Not an easy model as I get. I like the view of the caracal behind those branches. Excellent details and exposure control.
Very well done.

I could not avoid congratulating you for the shot first, then for your 200th. present to us. Hope I am included in those in your dedication, at least I consider myself your friend. Sincerily, Felipe.

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