Cheetah

by William Bullimore

Uploaded 20 Oct 2009 — 9 favorites

© William Bullimore

From Wikipedia:

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae) that is unique in its speed, while lacking climbing abilities. The species is the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h in short bursts covering distances up to 460 m, and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 110 km/h in three seconds, faster than most supercars. Recent studies confirm the cheetah's status as fastest land animal. The word "cheetah" is derived from the Sanskrit word citrak ya, meaning "variegated body

Details:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and Canon Extender EF 2x II
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO Speed: 200
Accessories: n/a
Date and Time: 19 October 2009 03.42pm

7 responses

  • Lêda Nardelli

    Lêda Nardelli gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    great capture!

  • Michaela Krumrey

    Michaela Krumrey gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    wonderful

  • Cindy

    Cindy said (21 Oct 2009):

    Great Shot..... Love it

  • Malcolm Lloyd

    Malcolm Lloyd said (23 Oct 2009):

    Now thats a shot really great is it wild or from a zoo

  • Manon Boily

    Manon Boily gave props (25 Oct 2009):

    very nice creature. cheetah is an animal in danger. great shot

  • Donald Garrett

    Donald Garrett   gave props (3 Nov 2009):

    Terrific capture of this handsome creature!

  • Ann Reece

    Ann Reece   gave props (1 Dec 2009):

    Magnificent capture of this Cheetah!!!

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