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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 2/15/2009
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It seems your way has to be applied in my case too, Avi! ;-)
Cheers!
Nick
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Avi
{K:70138} 2/13/2009
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there are *certain* things that I have just accepted.... it's better that way :):):):)
cheers !
Avi
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 2/13/2009
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See what I mean? Same wavelength here and since years I try to re-adjust my inner clock. With no visible results until now! ;-)
Cheers!
Nick
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Avi
{K:70138} 2/10/2009
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ohhhh another BIG YESSSS !!!.. I can stay awake all night... but just CANNOT get up in the morning !!!!! :):):):):)
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 2/9/2009
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Well, Avi... really, I should have known that! ;-)
But it pays back to somehow manage to wake up in the middle of the night, doesn't it? Or better... why not just staying awake through the night? ;-)
Enough radio broadcasts and whisky... and it's OK, I guess! :-D
Cheers!
Nick
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Avi
{K:70138} 2/8/2009
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From one looooong sleeper to another: THAT is precisely why I wrote about those 'details' to you .... I KNEW you would immediately appreciate !!!! :):):)
cheers !
Avi
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 2/8/2009
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Thanks a bunch for all the info and the attachment, Avi! It must have been really fabulous! So, I am only glad that you people did that trip and had the opportunity of such great sights!
The loght was indeed magnificent and you also captured it as magnificent as it was. These early hours in the morning have something very special, and that's why I wish to be able to get up as early some day. (Loooong sleeper, you see. :-D)
Wish you many many more of these fabulous trips!
Nick
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Avi
{K:70138} 2/7/2009
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It was very early in the morning. This was our second day in Serengeti, we started really early (5.30 am).. and had barely entered the Serengeti when we saw these 5 cheetahs on the road, right in front of us. we stopped our car, naturally, and kept watching them. Our driver said that they were out on a hunt (though we did not actually see one).. there were tall grasses on both sides of the narrow road, and they kept moving from right to the left, mostly hiding in the grass, sometimes coming out, crossing the road and looking on the other side. We would move ever so slightly, just to keep up with them..trying to make as little sound as possible.. and they were fully aware (but not bothered) of our presence, even kept glancing back at the jeep from time to time.
It was FABULOUS !!!!!
[I have attached one shot here showing 4 of them.. it can give you an idea of the surroundings and the light conditions]
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 2/7/2009
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The really awesome thing was that you took the camera with you, Avi! The rest just had to come this way, including my comment too.
BTW, what time of the day was that? Morning? Afternoon? I have the impression that I see the typical colors of either morning or afternoon on the image, but there are only small and subtle differences of the three basic colors according to the histogram. Actually it is only slightly sepia-like. So, it is stunning how little real existing hue is needed in order to suggest such an atmosphere.
Cheers!
Nick
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Avi
{K:70138} 2/6/2009
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Awesome analysis, Nick ! (as usual).. :):)
cheers !
Avi
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 2/6/2009
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This one reminds me both of great images the "National Geographic" way but also of oldies but goldies - those timeless images that caught the light so powerful and gently at the same time!
A pity that some of those grasses out of focus had to be in front of the finely detailed cheetah, but of course you don't start arranging grasses when the animal sits so gracefully and also in such a benefitial light. Its contours on the front part added vividness, plasticity, and that kind of special grace of the wild, as it sat there exactly at the right angle toward the sun!
Very well! I see now, you kept in mind my advice to not dare come back from your vacations without some fantastic ones! ;-)
Cheers!
Nick
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/22/2009
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No, I haven't. Would like to, though, very much.
thanks, Avi
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Anita Botha
{K:320} 1/22/2009
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One of my favorite animals! Great shot! Ever visited SA??
Regards
Anita
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Atish Sen
{K:6346} 1/22/2009
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eta besh bhalo
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 1/22/2009
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wow - nice capture of an impressing cat
Jeanette
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/21/2009
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I had a fabulous time there. The best part was it is sooooo relaxing.. in Africa, as they say, everything is 'pole pole' (meaning 'slow, slow').. coming out of breakneck speed life in Manhattan, it is sure a VERY relaxing experience.. I feel everyone should go there if they get the opportunity !
cheers,
Avi
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Ivona Lozic
{K:6799} 1/21/2009
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Thank you for answering.. u had very great time there... with lot of nice photos..
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Ania Blazejewska
{K:23981} 1/20/2009
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good crop, dof and tones
best regards
ania
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/20/2009
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glad that you prefer this one Noemi. me too. as for the musuem, it is always there.. I am a New Yorker, and New York is the city of musuems.
Africa, of course, is a different story.. doesn't happen everyday.. got lucky, I guess :)
cheers,
Avi
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Noemi Jurado
{K:8849} 1/20/2009
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Very good Avi! Personally prefer this over the color. You are very brave, I'm assuming this was with a super zoom! Have you given up the museum for tourism?
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/19/2009
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In Africa, 'National Park' really means the wild,open savanna, parts of which have been demarcated and manned (by rangers) to ensure there are no illegal killings. we were in a jeep, where the top opens up.. not allowed to get down.
Avi
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Ivona Lozic
{K:6799} 1/19/2009
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What means "National park" for animals? Are they free in that park? And where u have been while u were taking photos?
Nice format..
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György Szönyi
{K:10011} 1/18/2009
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Very nice! Great DOF, I like the BW choice. Cheers: Gyorgy
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Pietro Clarizia
{K:8241} 1/17/2009
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my fav feline !!!
well captured !!!
love tha tones !
ciao !
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Malules Fernandez
{K:54810} 1/17/2009
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Just Excellent!
regards,
Malules
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Tim Schumm
{K:29196} 1/16/2009
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Hey i missed this one...another beauty. Let me saturate the h3ll out of it..ha-ha. Love the sepia tones, it really gives this shot presents.
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/15/2009
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eitai toke dekhabar jonne kal ph korchhilam
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D e b
{K:9399} 1/15/2009
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eitaa besh bhalo laaglo...
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/14/2009
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Of course I won't ! :) .. for a brief time I was tempted to do that though, not to keep requests, but to prove my point WHY I did not choose the color .. but then, who's really listening :):):)
I will post a color shot though - a DIFFERENT shot, not this one - tonite. But that one's not for you.. THIS one was for you ! (and for me, of course !!!)
cheers :):):)
Avi
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H L
{K:11377} 1/14/2009
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It happens nothing unusual) that's why most of the time real photography it's more irrelevant here! You might understand it has been difficult for me here...because it’s getting low and lower quality of photographers....I wish for better!
But please don't upload color version of this photograph. You don't need to prove anything more than you did!!!!
Cheers,
Harry
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/14/2009
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actually, we were really VERY lucky. We were told by our guide that the entire Serengeti plains has about 2000 lions, about 200 cheetahs and 150 leopards. Out of those we saw about 20 lions, 10 cheetahs and a leopard. pretty cool, huh ? :)
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/14/2009
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Thank you again Harry ! as you can see, this shot wasn't very popular with others.. they all want to see a color shot, with cheetah looking your way... I find that composition very common. :)
cheers !!
Avi
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/14/2009
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Hello Aylin,
I think you might be right here. This was one of a group of five we saw very early one morning.. they were out on a hunt. The group consisted of a mother and 4 grown up cubs.. so this one might well be one of the four.
thanks and cheers !
Avi
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M jalili
{K:69009} 1/14/2009
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Wow Excellent my friend ...........
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 1/14/2009
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However you did this,,the result is beautiful...;)
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txules .
{K:62768} 1/14/2009
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I know how difficult is to take good images in a game-safari and you were lucky beacuse cheetahs are very shy;
like the subtle light on the bush, tonal range and details are goodfor a wide aperture; what bothers me is the bush on the foreground and perhaps a better definition of the animal (again dodge&burn)
nonetheless a good effort....take care
jd
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 1/14/2009
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A great capture Avi, beautifully focussed and tightly cropped/composed into the corner. I too would love to see a colour version of this splendid animal for I think it may well be even better IMO. Well done to you my good friend. My very best wishes to you as always.....Ray
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174133} 1/14/2009
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Just wonderful, dear Avi!:)
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Indranil Ray
{K:5050} 1/14/2009
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Khub sundor. Light ta valo poreche. Colour ta ektu dekhio :)
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Aylin ATASAGUN
{K:13273} 1/14/2009
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Hello,
This is amazing shot. I thisnk this is a baby cheetah and cheetas -acinonyx jubatus- my favorite member of cat family.
Congratulations,
Regards
A.A
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H L
{K:11377} 1/14/2009
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Avi, it’s a truly wonderful work, it makes my self more happy than you think. Seeing uploading such attractive photograph it’s a treat for me. And I thank you for sharing with!!
Cheers,
Harry
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 1/14/2009
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Nicely done, Avi!
Dave.
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/14/2009
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I cannot explain how happy it has made me that you liked it. When I chose this shot (I have other cheetah shots too, which I may post later) I had only one person in mind. :):)
CHEERS !!!!
Avi
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H L
{K:11377} 1/14/2009
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I like your photo very much, it’s a difficult photogenic animal isn’t it… but you pull it out wonderfully, love the chosen ambient = excellent choice:) composition is just right. Also those little impurities adding character to the scene, Avi, I think so far this is the best upload from the Africa series :):)No BS:):):):):)
Cheers,
Harry
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Aungsita Chatterjee
{K:19843} 1/14/2009
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darun chobi sudhu aktu samne takale amake dekhte parto............bubai.
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soumya
{K:13087} 1/14/2009
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na avi da, amar o color tai chai. e sab chhobi b&w e jome na. plus front on pele darun hoto. but seta chance er byapar.
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Nilanjan Mitra
{K:12955} 1/14/2009
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color chai color.. ei sob chobi BW te hoi na.. jai hok chobi ta byapok color e sei ta ami bujhte parchi :)
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aZiZ aBc
{K:28345} 1/14/2009
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nice shot, ..
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Edward Ghoti
{K:5514} 1/14/2009
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Great capture Avi, you know I can't resist a cheetah shot.
I am hoping you have a colour version to go with it and will be posting that next.
All the best,
Ed
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laura diaz
{K:1642} 1/14/2009
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muy buena captura
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Anindya Chakraborty
{K:12765} 1/14/2009
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uhu eta otota jomlo na. darun jinis no doubt kintu prothomoto color ta dekhte chai ar secondly tomar dike takano pose tulle darun hoto. Side theke generally purota dekhte bhalo lage.
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