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Related: About this forumPhoto of the Day
December 7, 2014
The Lookout
Photograph by Chris Martin, National Geographic Your Shot
After losing their kill to a huge gathering of vultures, these cheetahs took time out to rest from their hunting exertions and survey the surrounding plains for their second attempt at a feed, writes Your Shot member Chris Martin, who describes this photo as the last in a series captured on a summer morning at South Africas Sabi Sand Reserve. It was spellbinding to watch the cats both attempt to feed and fend off the unwanted attention of the vultures that began to mass in increasing numbers and advance on their prize. Sensing the battle was lost, the cheetahs moved on, and their elevated position gave me the opportunity to compose my next shots at eye level, giving a much more powerful composition."
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Photo of the Day (Original Post)
Crewleader
Dec 2014
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Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)1. Nice!
Would I ever love to see that.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)2. And what beautiful photos you could take!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,639 posts)3. Ah, magnificent animals!
I hope their next hunt was more successful.
They are struggling to survive.
Thank you, my dear Crewleader, for this wonderful photo!
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)5. I love all the animals ones of the Photo of the Day
and in this photo they are magnificent animals indeed. Always enjoy what you have to say Peggy!
oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)4. WOW
Nice, beautiful. Wonderful shot of wonderful animals. Thank you lots.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)6. Good Sunday to you oldandhappy
Always nice seeing you post my friend.