There's a cheetah on my bonnet
Uploaded: June 14, 2006
Resubmitted. Lightened and cropped the original a bit to put better focus on the cat and it's eyes.
I just got lucky on this one. While quickly changing film the cat jumped on the hood. I didn't have time to climb back up out of the sunroof so took the shot from inside, which turned out to be much more interesting. The cat isn't angry at us, but slipped (look at the back legs) and just reacted by growling.
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Kenya, Africa
2005
Kathy Reeves June 14, 2006
Wow. I bet your windows were rolled up quick!! He does not look happy. Great shot! #464748Nadine A. Lewis June 14, 2006
Whoa...what a capture! Great job, John! #2895086Jack Nevitt June 14, 2006
Very cool, I'm jealous. #2895106Alana Ibe June 14, 2006
WOW! Amazing capture!!!!! Clearly, this animal was not happy with you!:)GREAT work! #2895153
Jeff Robinson June 14, 2006
Excellent capture of the moment John; creates a real sense of being there!Great framing with the vehicle windshield! Jeff #2895296Darold W. Kaestner June 14, 2006
Nicely captured!!!!!!!! #2895342Tarun Bose June 14, 2006
Outstanding capture. Excellent expression of the cheeta framed beautifully. Fantastic shot John. #2895399Dr Silly June 14, 2006
Nice kitty. Look at those teeth, bet you where glad the windshield was there. Wonderful capture. :O)Kim S. Hite June 14, 2006
Great shot. He looks very ticked off. #2897372Janine Russell June 14, 2006
John, awesome capture; good thing there was a window between you and the cheetah. #2897906Heidi Tidd June 15, 2006
I dare say you got the best shot here.I agree! Wicked capture John! #2900044
Jessie L. Cole July 15, 2007
Wow this is one amazing capture and love the POV...! #4511141Pamela Shane July 16, 2007
Simply fanatastic capture John - loveTaylor July 17, 2007
I hope the cat was alright. Good job, especially for an unplanned photo. #4519720Elizabeth R. G July 20, 2007
Wow, scary but so cool! Great shot and timing on this one. #4530404Revonda L. Gentry July 24, 2007
Very cool!! #4548755Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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