The clicking sound of my shutter caused the napping cheetah to raise his head yesterday afternoon and look directly at me. He didn’t move the rest of his body at all, but stared intently at me for a minute or so. Reassured, he laid his head down again in his den and resumed his nap.
I visited the National Zoo yesterday and took photos of a number of different animals that I will share later, but I wanted to share this one immediately. I like the cheetah’s expression and the positioning of the head and body. The darkness of the den really helps to showcase the beauty of the cheetah (and fortunately for me the cheetah was at the front of the den where natural light illuminated his face).
National Zoo does a good job in taking care of the animals there and, as is the case with the cheetahs, in working to ensure the survival of animals with a limited gene pool. For me, it is enjoyable to visit the different animals and to practice my photography skills to show the animals in the best possible light.
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hi, there is one of those blog awards floating around called the Liebstar Award.. it seems to be a self-promoting ‘get to know’ you ‘award’ and i have nominated your blog because i enjoy it and it just may add to your exposure .. you can check out the ‘rules’ on my blog if you want to participate here http://margosnotebook.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/liebster-award/
Thanks so much for nominating my blog and I am really glad that you enjoy it. You and I seem to be drawn to the same type of subject, but our geographical distance means that what is common for one is not for the other. For now, I am not participating in these kinds of awards, but appreciate your thinking of me.
Great shot, thats one zoo I’d like to visit but then there is the Air and Space museum and Manassas battlefield and the national mall..ect…. :-))
There are abundant possibilities in the D.C. area, many of which are free, like the National Zoo and most of the Smithsonian museums. The only challenge is making hte time to be able to take advantage.