Fly Like a Cheetah by alophoto

Fly Like a Cheetah

Alright, folks. Today I captured a big time bucket list shot: a cheetah running top speed. My last and only attempt was an abysmal failure. I stood by the fence at the zoo exhibit and could not get a shot off in time as it ran past. I think I'm getting quicker to the draw and better with my camera. And I've discovered that I am a cat person afterall. I am in love with these amazing creatures!

I'm pulling a George Costanza now and saying, "I'm done!" I'll be taking a week or so off of real life and technology. Hope to return refreshed and with lots of great photos. Take care and see you soon.

Here is my alternate shot...it is closer and clearer, but I maybe like the stretched out pose here better (what do you think?): http://365project.org/amandal/themes-challeng/2013-08-03
Awesome action shot!
August 3rd, 2013  
The results are terrific! So awesome! Enjoy your break! And I live the George c reference! FAV
August 3rd, 2013  
Wow, I like them both. I think I prefer the other, though I like how it's entering rather than exiting this shot. Both are fantastic! I'm glad for you!
August 3rd, 2013  
Such an awesome capture, Amanda. Did you move with with him or stay still and take your photo? I am amazed that the fence is so faded out and this cheetah is so clear. FAV Enjoy your time off.
August 3rd, 2013  
Nice capture Amanda! Normally caged cats aren't very active.
August 3rd, 2013  
I prefer the clarity and contrast on the cheetah in the other shot, but i prefer this one overall, partly due to the stretch of the cheetah and partly because the fencing is almost blurred out. Nicely captured Amanda! (I may be taking a break soon too....)
August 3rd, 2013  
They are both wonderful. I'm with Jeff above. I like how he's stretched out in this one but I think the other is sharper!
August 3rd, 2013  
Superb shot ... happy u got to cross this off your list ! Enjoy a little bream
August 3rd, 2013  
Now that is not a sight you see every day! Fantastic capture. Yes...enjoy your break..you will be missed :(
August 3rd, 2013  
Fantastic capture - the pose is amazing.
August 3rd, 2013  
Great motion!
August 3rd, 2013  
Wonderful action shot
August 3rd, 2013  
Terrific shot!
August 3rd, 2013  
Great capture
August 3rd, 2013  
Wonderful action shot of this sublime creature.
August 3rd, 2013  
Wow! Excellent action shot showing the feline gracfulness of these creatures :)
August 4th, 2013  
WOW!
August 4th, 2013  
excellent
August 4th, 2013  
great shot! very nice timing :)
August 4th, 2013  
Wow, everything about this says "speed"! Very exciting capture, Amanda!
August 4th, 2013  
Wonderful action shot! Have a great week!
August 4th, 2013  
Meg
Unbelievable....great shot...love the stretched out one more...but just my humble opinion....fav!
August 4th, 2013  
WOW!Excellent action shot!Perfect timing and pov!
August 4th, 2013  
Fantastic capture and look forward to your return.
August 4th, 2013  
am giving this stunning image a flying colors and a fav---enjoy ur quality time:)
August 4th, 2013  
cool capture
August 4th, 2013  
Awesome!
August 4th, 2013  
Awesome capture. Just gorgeous Amanda.
August 4th, 2013  
@espyetta @megmills @espyetta @darsphotos

Thanks so much for faving this special shot to me. Oh my goodness, I was elated to capture and witness this. How cool is it that our zoo has a cheetah run show! We got a membership today so I look forward to going back and trying again. Next time, I will try panning him. Is that even possible with such speeds?
August 4th, 2013  
Gotta be a fav for me. I just love the big cats. Nice capture of this guy in full gait.
August 4th, 2013  
@adamj Yes you do. Thanks so much, Adam! I want to be able to run that fast!
August 4th, 2013  
cool
August 4th, 2013  
@amandal You will have to try to pan him and see what happens. It will be slower than him I think though. All you can do is try. Wish we had the animals here more in the open. Last time we had no cheetah's. Lucky you.
August 4th, 2013  
Fantastic
August 4th, 2013  
what a spectacular capture! hope you enjoy your week off!
August 4th, 2013  
Oh my, wow, Amanda! This is an amazing shot and way to go on your bucket list perseverance!
August 4th, 2013  
Wow! You must have been as swift as the cheetah to get this shot! Fabulous!
August 4th, 2013  
Wo - that is some animal you captured in action there! I really must practise this more. I like the way you say you are getting quicker to draw!
Have a great break.
August 4th, 2013  
Awesome action shot xx
August 4th, 2013  
FANTASTIC CAPTURE!
August 4th, 2013  
Pea
Awesome capture! Good for your Amanda, we all need a break from time-to-time. Have a good one and look forward to seeing more of your wonderful pics when you get back :)
August 4th, 2013  
Jim
Great action capture Amanda. Love the mid air pose
August 5th, 2013  
Great capture. I do like the movement in this one.
August 5th, 2013  
What an amazing capture! That is a big bucket list item checked! Good for you. Enjoy your break. See you soon.
August 6th, 2013  
So superb --- an animal I haven't managed to see yet in the wilds of Zambia... so magnificent
August 6th, 2013  
OMG... this is a fantastic capture. Really magnificent.
August 6th, 2013  
My word!! This is a great shot Amanda!!
August 7th, 2013  
Wow! You panned this one? It's great! Such a skinny minny puddy cat!
August 7th, 2013  
I like both shots but this is my favourite too :)
August 7th, 2013  
Brilliant shot Amanda! Love the speed!
August 7th, 2013  
Stunning shot! If you haven't seen it then this is for you (watch it to the end with all the outtakes too) http://vimeo.com/53914149
August 7th, 2013  
How come it wasnt sleeping when you were there? Always happens to me! Fav
August 8th, 2013  
Thanks, Maggiemae. Pur zoo has a special cheetah run show. It's pretty awesome to see.@maggiemae
August 8th, 2013  
oh congrats on the shot and one off your list ! nice one
August 9th, 2013  
Amazing Amanda! What an incredible shot.
August 9th, 2013  
Fantastic shot, Amanda!
August 9th, 2013  
thanks for the fav./comment---hope ur having a fun quality week off:)
August 11th, 2013  
Utterly spectacular!
August 11th, 2013  
wow this is a brilliant capture! fabulous timing!
August 11th, 2013  
Cool action shot! Really well done!
August 11th, 2013  
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments on my running cheetah shot. No, this wasn't panning, just a wild click trying to get him in time. I was surprised to actually catch him this time. Next time I try panning. I'm back from my trip/time off and sorting through oodles of photos and trying to catch up with life and all of you. I need another vacation!
August 11th, 2013  
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