“Close” – Near Kruger National Park, South Africa – Tom Svensson – Featured Photographer
This is the type of wildlife image that I strive to get when I am out it the field. The one where you can smell the animals breathe through the photo. Wide angle shots of dangerous animals make you wonder how the photographer got there in the first place and if he/she is going to be the predator’s next meal. Well after reviewing Tom’s Portfolio http://www.tomsvensson.se/ I can assure you this isn’t his first time on the menu. Please check it out and see for yourself. You can also follow him on Facebook to stay up to date on his latest adventure https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Tom-Svensson-Wildlife-photographer/48595275479?sk=app_109486035783059.
Enter Tom:
This photo was taken when I had a workshop in South Africa. We were driving around a waterhole when we saw a cheetah coming, so I jumped out of the jeep and ran down and out into the water in hopes that she would stay and drink from it. These cheetahs were use to people so she wasn’t scared of me standing in the water. And cats normally don’t like water so I had to stand still and take the photo when she drank. Later our guide was attacked by a cheetah and ended up with a big scare in his face.
Camera: Canon Mark IV
Lens: Canon 24-70mm 2,8
shutter speed: 1/2500
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 400
Focal length: 24mm
Shoot in manual
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What a beautiful shot – amazing animals. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you every one !
But please do not try it if you dont know how big cats ticks or work with them.
wonderful POV.
Despite these animals being use to people, I couldn’t help but be a tad nervous. Any wild animal can be unpredictable.
This is an awesome shot. You can tell she was drawn to the waterhole as all wild animals are and that she had just finished drinking perhaps, as she is licking her mouth. Very cool shot.
Yisraela
Awesome different angle! Ann
Love it
Nice to see one on the outside of a fence. I got to pet one and some cubs at a sanctuary outside of Capetown. Awesome!
Sue Bock
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What a great point of view… love it
r-e-s-p-e-c-t is what this cat wants.
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At first I thought the toungue was ‘cute’ but having read your story – I think you were really brave!
Oh my goodness! You were brave and lucky! What a daring shot! What an awesome shot!
Oh I love that cat! I love cats so much.. she is beautiful.
amazing! Love it…
Nice photo, would like to get one myself, up close and nasty.
It looks almost like a 3-D picture! Great work. I guess the effectiveness of the picture is testament to the love of wildlife photography and the courage of the photographer which manifested itself in front of a half-tame half-wild animal.
What a beautiful animal
Looking very hungry (I feel like dinner — someone else’s)…
She looks thin and hungry. Wish I could feed her. Here Kitty Kitty.
Cheetahs are amazing creatures, aren’t they? They can sprint fast than my old car could drive! Great shot!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
But remember I work with conservation and big cats, so do not try this your self if you cant read them !!
WOW!!!!
Wov … she looks hungry – beautiful and powerful photo.
Fabulous shot. There’s no way i’ll ever get that close to a big cat.
Wow! Fantastic shot.
No way I would want to be that close!
I will not mess with that kitty cat! Great photo!
Scrumptious! That is what popped into my head looking at this wonderful image.
Adorable!!
You look like breakfast to him. Great shot
Stunning, if somewhat worrying.