Posted by Ina (Krugersdorp, South Africa) on 9 May 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
- Muhammad Ali -
Taken at a Rehabilitation Camp where these cheetahs are given an opportunity to learn survival skills such as hunting in a closely monitored environment. Successful cheetahs will be relocated to parks and game farms.
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A beautiful rather sad image! Love the fly on his nose. Excellently photographed.
9 May 2008 12:23am
Another beautiful image - this time showing a completely different side of the animal from that depicted yesterday. Wouldn't have gone close to him yesterday, but he now looks like he needs a hug!
9 May 2008 1:45am
Awww! Just awesome, I've never seen a photo of a feline predator like that!
9 May 2008 5:09am
Thanks for your quote, I agree! Its symbol is the cheetah, I've seen many documentaries on this courageous animal who has to compete with so many robbers around him! You can see it in his eyes: they are suspicious, he's alert!
9 May 2008 5:20am
The contrast of the yesterday's picture. On the other hand, the same nice! Excellent!
9 May 2008 6:09am
Another fantastic image.
9 May 2008 6:27am
A sweet expression, but probably not a sweet personality!
9 May 2008 7:48am
cute expression! nice capture!!
9 May 2008 9:20am
Yesterday's shot kind of makes you jump back a step and this one just melts my heart. What stunning beauty, and you've captured it beautifully, Ina (fly on the nose and all)!!
9 May 2008 11:24am
Very sweet face!
9 May 2008 1:01pm
I certainly like this face better than yesterday's, but they are both beautiful, Ina!
9 May 2008 3:11pm
Awesome shot, I like how you have filled the frame with the subject
9 May 2008 3:25pm
That's a nice kitty, great shot Ina
9 May 2008 3:50pm
Exceptional capture Ina. Great framing!
9 May 2008 4:29pm
Now that's a face!! Love it!
9 May 2008 10:20pm
He has got a beautiful face. I love the eyes and the nose, also the beautiful pattern of his fur. I have never seen a Cheetah close up. Thanks for showing us, Ina.
9 May 2008 10:51pm
Awesome!
10 May 2008 9:13am
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