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Location
The photo was taken on Thornybush Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger Park in South Africa. I was on a early morning patrol in the area this cheetah has been hanging out and found all of them playing in the open.Time
This image was taken early morning on a cloudy day.Lighting
As often happens with clouds the light was a bit flat, but also had less shadows to worry about. A few adjustments to the camera settings captured them perfectly.Equipment
Image was taken with a Nikon D3s with 300mm f2.8 using only a bean bag as support.Inspiration
With Cheetah being a vulnerable species it is always a pleasure and privilege to photograph them, even more so when their are cubs around!Editing
Very little post processing was done here. A bit of contrast, highlights and sharpness, followed by a minimal crop to compliment the subject in the frame.In my camera bag
Out in the field only the body and lens used as mentioned A good pair of binoculars is always a must.Feedback
Be patient and enjoy nature. The opportunities will follow.