Cheetah in a golden light
by Bob Shepardson
(DeBary, Florida U.S.A.)
Cheetah Mom
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While in Etosha we were scanning a group of Widebeest when we saw a cat in the tall grass out about 300 meters. After some examination we determined it was a cheetah. Then there were two. We sat for about half an hour or so and they started walking parallel to us. A lot of folks then saw them and drove off to a bisecting road. I liked the light where we were and stayed. The cats then made a right angle and walked directly at us. Crossing the road about 10 meters in front of our vehicle. We had a super shoot. Other cars were jockying around, but another couple and ourselves, who had not moved, had the best spot. The Cheetah then crossed the road and walked into the sun.
This was shortly before sunset, and was the perfect end to a super day. Early the next morning they were back and walked directly at us again, from the other direction, once again with the sun at our backs. Who could ask for more!
Well I guess mom could have had 3 or 4 young cubs instead of the one older boy, and they could have stopped in front of us and played, with mom jumping on the hood. Well maybe next time...
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