I actually shot this a year ago, but not sure why I sat on it for so long. This was brother and sister cheetahs enjoying their first day outside at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Full confession - they were each on a leash, but I magically made those go away. It pops nicely on black.
Very nice photo. I'm glad you shared. It almost might have made for a cooler (or more surreal) photo to see two wild cats relaxing with their leashes on. But you did an excellent job making their leashes disappear. I'm wondering if you also bumped up the clarity or sharpness just a little, as well. The black lines on their faces look almost painted on. Perhaps, just because they're so young. Or I've just not seen enough cheetahs up close.
