Desperation

Posted by Morkel Erasmus on Tue Nov 04, 2014 3:37 pm

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One of several "keeper" frames from an exhilarating cheetah sighting in the Mara Triangle last year. We saw even more kills during this year's trip, but our positioning was perfect on this one for some real close-up action shots.

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Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f8.0 | 1/3200 SS | ISO-900

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:35 am

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'Run for your life' was never more graphically illustrated Morkel with every muscle and sinew stretched to the limit. Amazing action capture.

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by bruco63 on Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:40 am

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terrific image!!

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by LouBuonomo on Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:08 pm

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Super !!

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by jerryb on Wed Nov 05, 2014 3:44 pm

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Dirt flying, mouth open, and a sharp turn; great shot.

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by dissent on Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:56 pm

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Superb. The tense body positions are excellent.

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by Bruce Sherman on Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:02 pm

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Morkel,

This is the most "dynamic" shot I have seen in a LONG time. Congratulations on a job extremely well done.

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by Gary Briney on Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:29 pm

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Outstanding capture of the life-and-death chase -- the splayed foreleg and paw of the cheetah is amazing, as is the ground hugging position of the unfortunate prey.

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by Tyohar Kastiel on Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:44 pm

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I opened the pic 3 times already looking for the words to comment...
Some master pieces are simply to appreciate without words.
congrats

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by Morkel Erasmus on Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:58 am

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Thanks a lot, folks

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by owlseye on Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:43 am

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This image has it all... the tension is palpable as you can almost feel the last moment of the gazelle's life.
So masterfully photographed!
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by william bickle on Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:12 pm

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Hello Morkel

Great Capture with fast moving action

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by Arindam Bhattacharya on Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:48 am

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Stunning moment captured here... great work..
Ari...

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by david fletcher on Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:21 pm

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Bruce Sherman wrote:Morkel,

This is the most "dynamic" shot I have seen in a LONG time. Congratulations on a job extremely well done.

+one!!! OMG!

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by Missy Mandel on Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:03 pm

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Merkel this is outstanding! Congrats on a capture that is truly memorable.

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