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Steady Stare

© Marie Fields

Steady Stare

Uploaded: March 08, 2004

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This one really took me by surprise! At the Cincy zoo, I had been following a cheetah at the far side of the exhibit through my viewfinder for some time, hoping she would walk toward me. (camera on tripod, 300 mm zoom fully extended, shooting through chain link). When I gave up and stepped back, "Amber" had come out of hiding and was just a few feet away staring at me. I was so startled I almost forgot to refocus before tripping the shutter!

Comments

Judith G. Secco March 08, 2004

Wow, pretty intense stare. Bet you were glad to have that chain link fence between the two of you! Beautiful, Marie. Good job.
Judy #104793

Gianna Stadelmyer March 08, 2004

Fantastic portrait shot of her, Marie! Great dof and the background color blends so well with the cheetah. Love the full frontal stare! Patience really pays off! #413690

Susan T. Parady March 08, 2004

Great portrait!! #413772

Lori Ditlefsen March 08, 2004

Nice portrait Marie! Patients paid off! #413773

Cathy Barrows March 08, 2004

this one is fabulous...love the close up pose and the expression #413781

Charlene Bayerle March 08, 2004

WOW!! Awesome capture Marie!!! Beautiful! #413868

Marie Fields March 08, 2004

Thanks so much, Judy, Jan, Susan, Lori, Cathy, and Charlene for your wonderful comments! They are greatly appreciated!!!
Marie #413925

Darren Smith March 08, 2004

Nice capture Marie, I like the close cropping. #414094

Karen Talasco March 08, 2004

Beautiful shot, of a beautiful cat, Marie. It does pay to be patient, doesn't it? Outstanding job, well done! #414196

Donna W. Neal March 08, 2004

Beautiful! Wonderful capture!! #414421

Terry R. Hatfield March 08, 2004

Great Job Marie! Super Detail! #414513

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 08, 2004

What a beautiful cat! Super shot, Marie... #414611

Marie Fields March 08, 2004

HI, Darren, Karen, Donna, Terry, and Bonnie! Thanks for the great comments!
Marie #414654

Darren K. Fisher March 08, 2004

Excellent detail and capture. #414812

Eric Highfield level-deluxe March 19, 2004

Wow, Marie, you just don't miss! Your patience for the shot shows in each of your images, and they're always amongst those that stand out from the crowd. As a primarily film shooter, you probably don't have luxury of shooting a couple hundred shots in a single Zoo visit (unless you grow your own film!). This An attribute to hang on to for sure! I know that when I use my film cameras after using Digital for awhile, I need to relearn this patience thing...usually takes half a roll before I remember to pace myself! #434976

Marie Fields March 19, 2004

Thanks so much Darren and Eric for your terrific compliments!
You're right about the film thing, Eric. I do shoot several rolls each time I'm out but it is a constant consideration about the expense of processing....When I switch to digital I may never go home! #435034

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