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Published: 2009-09-08 13:05:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 1431; Favourites: 60; Downloads: 37
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Description This is one of my favorite shots. It was selected the "Editors Choice: Top Shot" in MAy 2009 issue of BBC Wildlife Magazine.

MAsai Mara - Kenya | October 2008
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Comments: 16

hunterpaul [2011-05-06 13:12:34 +0000 UTC]

CRACKING

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dogansoysal In reply to hunterpaul [2011-05-06 13:13:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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AfricanObserver [2010-04-17 07:56:11 +0000 UTC]

Everything really did come together for this - stunning moment, but also a nice sunny day, and the clear open veld. And the crystal clear focus. Multiple whammy!

Brilliant shot!

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dogansoysal In reply to AfricanObserver [2010-04-19 06:10:10 +0000 UTC]

thnak you so much, I'm glad you liked it.

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Aiwemor [2010-04-17 06:06:33 +0000 UTC]

Dude this is an insane picture!! I mean that in a good way... I am amazed at the quality and how you were able to get a picture of those animals moving so fast!! Wonderful job!!

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dogansoysal In reply to Aiwemor [2010-04-19 06:11:02 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot. this is one of my favorite shots of all times.

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Svenimal [2010-04-16 16:52:25 +0000 UTC]

How long did you follow that cheetha before you got this very good pic?

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dogansoysal In reply to Svenimal [2010-04-16 17:27:23 +0000 UTC]

not muchi maybe about 4-5 minutes. this was purely the talent of my guide; he sensed exactly what was going to happen and where it would happen. we placed ourselves near the gnus and the cheetah came to us.

thanks.

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Svenimal In reply to dogansoysal [2010-04-16 17:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Good guides are very important for such shots, but that short time... LUCKY YOU

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afreespirit [2009-11-12 01:55:30 +0000 UTC]

You certainly captured the action here! & this is more than worth such wonderful recognition! Congrats on the nod from BBC and on the capture of such a fabulous photo

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dogansoysal In reply to afreespirit [2009-11-12 09:36:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much. during that photoshoot we were extremely lucky in terms of cheetas and leopards. this was ofcourse the highlight of the trip.

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mydigitalmind [2009-10-07 00:59:19 +0000 UTC]

I honestly don't have words for this photo. I can see why it's your favorite. Such an amazing capture with perfect timing.

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dogansoysal In reply to mydigitalmind [2009-10-07 16:31:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much. I have seen a lot of cheetah hunts but this one was special.

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DaytonaBlue64Impala [2009-09-10 03:48:33 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic shot! Better for the cheetah to go hungry, than to risk an injury...

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dogansoysal In reply to DaytonaBlue64Impala [2009-09-10 06:47:26 +0000 UTC]

thank you Daytona. this cheetah almost made it but the mother wildebeest rushed back to save her calf. adult gnu's are too much to handle for a single cheetah...

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DaytonaBlue64Impala In reply to dogansoysal [2009-09-10 12:26:44 +0000 UTC]

Aww... I'm the one pulls for the predators on the Discovery Channel But yeah, a cheetah is built more for taking down Thomson Gazelle.

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