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Cheetah peek-a-boo

Cheetah peek-a-boo

It took me forever to get this shot, The cheetah was hiding below the snow. After what seemed to be an eternity he finally lifted his head for a second and I ca...
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It took me forever to get this shot, The cheetah was hiding below the snow. After what seemed to be an eternity he finally lifted his head for a second and I captured this image.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 400 Shutter 1/640

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Oct, 2014

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Great shot well done

Pretty cat! I love cheetahs!

Great capture!! Amazing patience Im sure to get this shot, not luck. Great work

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