Sleepy Cheetah Cub is a photograph by Emmy Vickers which was uploaded on January 18th, 2014.
Sleepy Cheetah Cub
Sleepy Cheetah Cub. I took this photo at the Smithsonian National Zoo on Friday afternoon (1/17/2014). It was a nice day in the high 40's. This... more
by Emmy Vickers
Title
Sleepy Cheetah Cub
Artist
Emmy Vickers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Sleepy Cheetah Cub. I took this photo at the Smithsonian National Zoo on Friday afternoon (1/17/2014). It was a nice day in the high 40's. This little fella was sleepy - chilling in the sun. I was lucky enough to catch this beautiful cheetah cub before he decided to take a nap in the sun. I was actually trying to capture the zebras next to this fellas cage. The zebras were not engaging. I all of a sudden heard a rustling...I thought, that is too loud to be a squirrel or bird. Well, I peaked through the fence and bamboo trees and there was this beautiful young cheetah peering at me. He had found this nice quiet place in the sun to take a siesta. I grabbed his attention long enough to take a few close-up shots. He then laid down and fell asleep. I was finally happy, as I knew this was my special shot for the day. Enjoy! Emmy Vickers,
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PHOTO FEATURED IN:
(1) Our 4-Legged Friends - 01/22/2014;
(2) Wild Life One A Day - 01/22/2014;
(3) The Zoo - 01/22/2014;
(4) Sensational Animals - 01/23/2014;
(5) MD Art Net Group - Maryland Art Networking Group - 02/09/2014;
(6) Excellent Self-Taught Artists - 02/19/2014;
(7) Premium FAA Artists - 02/24/2014;
(8) Amateur Photographers - 02/28/2014;
(9) FAA Featured Images - 03/06/2014
(10) Your Favorite Images - 03/13/2014
(11) Creative Goodies - 03/14/2014
(12) Rock the Sales - 03/23/2014
(13) Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums New Work for the New Year - 09/25/2014
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Thank you Administrators for the feature, support, and encouragement. I really appreciate you and all you do!
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January 18th, 2014
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Comments (33)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
It is a pleasure to feature one of our most active members! Your lovely wildlife shot is featured on the home page of the high activity group, The 200 Club.
Minding My Visions by Adri and Ray
Beautifully captured/composed. Wonderful bold lighting. Nice work! L/F/Su
Jennifer White
Just beautiful. Great natural light. The Cheetah is my daughters favorite animal. Great capture.
Beverly Guilliams
Love the Golden touch on this Beauty.............v./f.
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thanks Beverly for the compliment, vote, and favorite. I am honored and so appreciate your continuous support. You are awesome.
Deyanira Harris
Fantastic photograph Emmy!! love it!! lfv
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thank you so much Deyanira for the compliment and for favorite. I am honored and appreciative!
Kim Bemis
The National Zoo is a wonderful place. You have captured this cheetah beautifully.
Emmy Vickers replied:
Hi Kim, yes indeed, the National Zoo is wonderful. Thanks for the compliment, I really appreciate your support!
Martin Davey
Wonderful pose and golden lighting. The 'look' of the cheetah is well caught and telling! L
Clif Jackson
Darn!! This little cutie-pie got past me too -- wonderful image! L/F
Emmy Vickers replied:
Awe, thanks a bunch for the compliments Clif along with your like and favor. So appreciative and honored.
William Beuther
Very nice! Love the look you captured. L
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thank you so much for the compliment William. The look - I caught him just in time before he laid down for a nap. This is one photograph that I am really proud of because of what I had to do in order to get it...and being aware of my surroundings (listening to the rustling sound and peaking through the trees and fence, is how I managed to catch this cub). I left very excited and happy that afternoon. Thanks for your support!
Emmy Vickers
Thank you Robert Harmon for the feature in your "FAA Featured Images" group. It's always an honor to be featured. I appreciate all you do for us artists!
Emmy Vickers
Thank you so much Marinescu Dan for the feature in your "Premium FAA Artists" group. It's truly an honor to be featured. I appreciate all you do!
Emmy Vickers
Thank you Jay Milo for the feature on your "Amateur Photographers" group. I am honored and very appreciative for the feature. I am grateful for your support and all you do for us artists. Being an Administrator requires passion, time and dedication...thanks a bunch! I am enjoying others' works of art as well.
Erin Tucker
WOW Emmy! What a stunning capture if this beautiful cat! Just beautiful! V&F
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thanks Erin for the compliments and your continuous support! I am honored to receive your vote and favorite! Thanks a bunch!
Richard Vickers III
Emmy, congrats on all the features. Well-deserved! Here kitty kitty kitty. What a great up-close shot of this young cheetah. You truly grabbed its attention before he/she decided to take a nap. I love how you captured the sun shining on him. This definitely looks like a photo that would be on the cover of the Nation Geographic magazine. Love it! Added it to my favorites. L/F.