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A Mother Protects

© Kathy Salerni

A Mother Protects

Uploaded: May 28, 2016 06:36:19 | Entered: May 28, 2016 06:37:18

Description

The Safari Park Cheetah keeper was bringing lunch and Mother's first instinct was to protect her babies!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/8000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 195.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland May 28, 2016

What a spectacular capture!!!!! Gorgeous Kathy! #1659126

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic May 28, 2016

Beautiful capture. She looks like she's ready to attack. #11479016

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 28, 2016

Wow is right Kathy! I ditto both the above but I fave it!! #11479018

Shirley D. Freeman May 28, 2016 1

Oh wow, Kathy, you sure captured the moment! This is spectacular! I ditto all 3 comments! This is a winner for sure! <>< #11479032

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 28, 2016

Great pose. expression and moment captured! #11479037

Carol L. Fowler May 28, 2016

What a fantastically timed shot! #11479062

Val Feldman level-classic May 28, 2016

Couldn't be timed better and I just love the low pov! She sure has long legs! :) Great pose, expression, colors and details - this Momma sure had her back up over the intrusion! Excellent shootin', Ms K! #11479093

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 28, 2016

Tones, clarity, lighting & timing are phenomenal, Kathy. I also think: winner.
#11479142

Cindy McDonald May 28, 2016

Excellent shot! #11479251

Nadia Paul May 29, 2016

Oh wow, what perfect timing Kathy - a wonderful capture of this protective mum! #11479284

frank w. degenhardt May 29, 2016

This is so incredible. The look of mom lets you know she will fight you to the death. The moment is so gorgeous in the way you capture it. Stunning in its beauty and its stance. #11479535

Leslie McLain level-classic June 02, 2016

Fantastic capture, Kathy. #11481355

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