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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-15
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital RAW 100, Hoya UV 77mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Winter Holiday Campervan Trip 2006
Date Submitted: 2006-08-16 5:08
Viewed: 1476
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)

Length: Head and body-4.3-4.9 ft - Tail-2 to 2.5 ft.

Shoulder Height: 2.3-2.8 ft

Weight: 75-150 lbs.

Habit: Female solitary; male lives in small groups

Diet: Gazelles and other antelope; also hares, rodents, gamebirds and sometimes larger prey such as the zebra.

Lifespan: Up to 12 years in the wild, longer in captivity

cheetah is the world's fastest land animal and the most unique and specialized member of the cat family. It can reach speeds of 70 mph. Unlike other cats, the cheetah has a leaner body, longer legs, and has been referred to as the “greyhound” of the cats. It is not an aggressive animal, using flight versus fight. With its weak jaws and small teeth, the price it paid for speed, it cannot fight larger predators to protect it's kills or young.

The cheetah is often mistaken for a leopard. It's distinguishing marks are the long tear-drop shaped lines on each side of the nose from the corner of it's eyes to it's mouth. The cheetah’s coat is tan, or buff colored, with black spots measuring from ¾ to 1 ¼ inches across. There are no spots on it's white belly, and the tail has spots which merge to form four to six dark rings at the end.

The tail usually ends in a bushy white tuft. Male cheetahs are slightly larger than females and have a slightly bigger head, but it is difficult to tell males and females apart by appearance alone. The cheetah is a vulnerable species. Out of all the big cats, it is the least able to adapt to new environments. They have always proved difficult to breed in captivity, but recently a few zoos have been successful. Once widely shot for its fur, the cheetah now suffers more from the loss of both habitat and prey.

The above obtained from http://www.indianchild.com/cheetah.htm

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 3:28 p.m.
Date: 15th July 2006
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L IS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/100
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 275mm
ISO: 100
Support: Hand Held
Original file type: Digital Raw
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Hi Pam,
Great close up picture of this cheetah. Very sharp and nice details. Good blurry BG. Superb shot. Nicely framed.

Ben Lakitan

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2006-08-16 5:12]

Hi Pam,

I really like this fast animal (who doesn't?)
You captured him or her well. I think the background is a bit rough but nevertheless: nice photo.

regards,
Zeno.

Great portrait Pam, areally nice pose.
Colors, detals and sharpness is very nice. The BG is very good too.
TFS
Mattias

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2174 W: 220 N: 4385] (14908)
  • [2006-08-16 7:25]

Hi Pam,

Great protrait of this awsome animal!
Excellent POV, very sharp details, nice colors and light. I also love his look and the little scratch on his nose :) Makes him a bit more special :)

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hi Pam,
A very nice portrait shot on this Cheetah. I like the frame filling composition and tight crop. The colors and detail look great.
Scott

Hi Pam,

Excellent portrait and well done on the composition.
There is a white balance issue. Blue/Cyan

Just an opinion from experience, trial and error, w/b "shade" for outdoors whether it be in full sunlight or cloudy brings out the warmth in subjects. Again, it's a matter of likes and dislikes. ;)In hue/sat you can reduce the Blue and Cyan. In selective colors, a slight plus on the neutral and black, to your liking and a very slight reduction on the white which will brighten ever so slightly.
A slight increase in the bright/contrast using the contrast slider only up to +5.
Here's a w.s.

Mike

Hi Pam,
Lovely pose, light, detail, color, and expression captured in your portrait..Did I say I like it? :)
Very well done.
PS - I just saw Mike's WS..He did a great job of tightening things up IMHO.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-08-16 11:16]

fantastic shot pam, good composition, very good details andf fantastic point of view, good crop, well done.
gr. jaap

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2006-08-16 13:16]

Good portrait Pam. The dof is excellent and details sharp. Well composed also. I always like your notes. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

HI Pam,
such a pretty face, I like this shot.
The BG is unusual but very nice.
Thanks and bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-08-16 15:34]

Hello Pam , Fantastic portret from the cheetah ,good compositie details sharpness colours pov beauty bg and framing ,tfs ,Greetings Teunie .

Hi Pam,
Lovely portrait of this lovely big cat.
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure.
Well composed, well framed and good notes.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-08-17 2:41]

Hi Pam!

What a face! 100 points for it! Every cat lover [like myself] will agree :-)

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
  • [2006-08-17 3:31]

A great shot of this cheetah.
Love the expression and POV.
What sharp details, Pam.
Great job and TFS. : )

Hi, Pam.
Lovely cheetah, a little bit sad. Excellent composition, exposure and BG.

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