Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by Barroness:
I love this capture, great action shot.
Congrats

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by RoyC:
Thank you.
@"snaffles" - I haven't thought of that but it could be. It is very hot there as well so not improbable at all.

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by Bear_Music:
Whoa! First-ever entry = blue ribbon? Wow!Congrats!

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by snaffles:
What an amazing capture of some of my favourite big cats. Huge congrats on your first blue on your first entry, and welcome to DPC!!! :-)

ETA: Looking at the artefacts, and considering you're in Africa, wouldn't it be heat haze plus a bit of compression? I know I get similar results with my 300 and even more with the TC on. Tack-sharp within the dof but beyond that, usually soft. And I've taken shots in the dead of winter, of birds on the ground, and there is still heat haze!

Message edited by author 2012-10-09 07:57:50.

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by h2:
Congrats on your deserved blue, Roy.

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by Lelez:
Wonderful!! Congratulations!

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by Dennisheckman:
You've accomplished one of very hardest things ever to achieve, a Blue in a FS, let alone your very first entry! Congratulations, looking forward to your future entries.

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by hesitant:
Seems we're all in agreement then. Fantastic!

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by tome:
Great start! Congrats on the well deserved blue, what an amazing image!

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment by Kelli:
First image entered and a blue ribbon! Congrats! It's truly a stunning image.