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Published: 2011-11-27 19:18:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 3748; Favourites: 308; Downloads: 0
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Description Just returned from a wonderful trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. What an awesome place, especially to view and photograph predators, and particularly cheetah. I have gone 4 times in 3.5 years and will return soon!

These 2 young males were looking for some more prey at dawn after their attempt to hunt a steenbok failed miserably.

This photo is Copyrighted. Β© Morkel Erasmus Photography. All rights reserved. No unauthorised use allowed.
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TlCphotography730 [2013-05-23 15:23:19 +0000 UTC]

Your work is amazing ! Love cheetahs

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MorkelErasmus In reply to TlCphotography730 [2013-05-24 06:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...

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Acestra [2013-03-17 14:07:25 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful light.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to Acestra [2013-03-19 09:19:03 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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riejensen [2012-04-06 15:26:46 +0000 UTC]

Cheetahs are so gorgeous!!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to riejensen [2012-04-11 20:35:47 +0000 UTC]

yes they are!

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tpexr [2012-01-11 14:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Frwiziling!, yes I made up a new word to describe this awesome photo.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to tpexr [2012-01-11 21:02:57 +0000 UTC]

hehe
thanks!

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Wirls [2012-01-06 19:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous!
I have yet to go there, but it is definitely a place I want to visit!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to Wirls [2012-01-09 10:01:14 +0000 UTC]

You need to make a plan!
Thanks

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Wirls In reply to MorkelErasmus [2012-01-09 10:05:13 +0000 UTC]

I will someday...

And you're welcome!

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DemonicAngelic [2012-01-04 12:21:50 +0000 UTC]

You get some great photo's.

Took your advice and went to mpumalanga...got some great shots.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to DemonicAngelic [2012-01-04 19:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear! Thanks for the compliment...

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darbyfields [2011-12-21 18:33:23 +0000 UTC]

I love South Africa! You've captured my favorite cat very well.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to darbyfields [2011-12-21 19:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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AshleyVincent [2011-12-14 01:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely marvelous capture Morkel, and in such beautiful light! :^)

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MorkelErasmus In reply to AshleyVincent [2011-12-16 21:44:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ashley!

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LapikaArt [2011-12-13 20:26:34 +0000 UTC]

cute ..nice pic!
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MorkelErasmus In reply to LapikaArt [2011-12-16 21:44:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you...

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LapikaArt In reply to MorkelErasmus [2011-12-17 20:37:07 +0000 UTC]

youΒ΄re welcome
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GraphiteColours [2011-12-12 15:51:18 +0000 UTC]

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MorkelErasmus In reply to GraphiteColours [2011-12-13 04:11:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...

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KalienaInola95 [2011-12-11 00:44:44 +0000 UTC]

wow....how PERFECT!!!!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to KalienaInola95 [2011-12-13 04:10:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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2112yyz2112 [2011-12-09 21:19:35 +0000 UTC]

And you got the gear to capture it!!! WOW!!!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to 2112yyz2112 [2011-12-13 04:11:03 +0000 UTC]

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ThetaKoshei [2011-12-04 17:53:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow.. This is gorgeous! The lighting, the posture, everything! You are one talented photographer and a very lucky person. I on the other hand am just plain jealous.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to ThetaKoshei [2011-12-04 21:53:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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MandyJohansson [2011-11-30 18:07:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm so jealous, what a great picture!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to MandyJohansson [2011-12-04 21:53:22 +0000 UTC]

thanx

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SuperMetroid2 [2011-11-30 16:38:15 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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MorkelErasmus In reply to SuperMetroid2 [2011-12-04 21:53:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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janvandyk [2011-11-30 13:29:57 +0000 UTC]

well done

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MorkelErasmus In reply to janvandyk [2011-12-04 21:53:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you...

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SilverVulpine [2011-11-30 13:27:31 +0000 UTC]

Marvelous.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to SilverVulpine [2011-12-04 21:53:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks a million

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SilverVulpine In reply to MorkelErasmus [2011-12-05 02:26:50 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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JasonDarley [2011-11-30 13:11:25 +0000 UTC]

REALLY REALLY AWESOME PHOTO !

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MorkelErasmus In reply to JasonDarley [2011-12-04 21:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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oya-g [2011-11-30 12:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Very nice pic !!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to oya-g [2011-12-04 21:53:55 +0000 UTC]

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original-fogi [2011-11-28 08:57:51 +0000 UTC]

Love the photo!! Makes me so proud to call the Kalahari my home (I live near Upington) - it has so many beautiful elements and these two cheetahs are an excellent example. Great shot.

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MorkelErasmus In reply to original-fogi [2011-11-28 21:19:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! You are lucky to live in that part of our country...I only get there once or twice a year.

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BogdanEpure [2011-11-27 22:11:31 +0000 UTC]

The cheetahs are amazing the light is beautiful!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to BogdanEpure [2011-11-28 21:19:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate!

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BogdanEpure In reply to MorkelErasmus [2011-11-28 23:33:40 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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ForestDwellerHouses [2011-11-27 19:35:46 +0000 UTC]

This is a very beautiful pic, the cheetah's are awesome, thank you for sharing your talent!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to ForestDwellerHouses [2011-11-28 21:19:32 +0000 UTC]

A pleasure, thanks for commenting...

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ForestDwellerHouses In reply to MorkelErasmus [2011-11-29 01:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome!

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