# Bloody Cheetahs **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** wildlife\ **Created:** [August 15, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752 "2024-08-15T21:39:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/4491bb/32.png) [@ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/ISAAC_AFRANGUI)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/1 "2024-08-15T21:39:52Z")
![Cheetahs.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/9/f932000b53a15d99d80de7bfcfb4b777ef189d4d.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Initial Reaction_ > > Please share your immediate response to the image before reading the photographer’s intent (obscured text below) or other comments. The photographer seeks a genuinely unbiased first impression. ### Questions to guide your feedback Undecided between the two shots. ### Other Information _Please leave your feedback before viewing the blurred information below, once you have replied, click to reveal the text and see if your assessment aligns with the photographer. Remember, this if for their benefit to learn what your unbiased reaction is._ ### Image Description Hi, I was in Botswana a couple of months ago and was fortunate to see 4 cheetah brothers take down a male impala on our first evening drive. We watched them for while and took a number of group and individual photos. ### Specific Feedback Although these two photos are my personal favorite, I’m undecided as to which one is more powerful and engaging photo. Which photo do you feel initially grabs the viewer? Thoughts on overall post processing on both photos is appreciated. The photo on the right was shot landscape so if the crop is too tight, I have plenty of room. thank you * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/2 "2024-08-15T22:38:14Z")
They both grab me Isaac. I think the one with eye contact straight on has more impact though if you’re looking for one over the other. ---
**Author:** ![ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/4491bb/32.png) [@ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/ISAAC_AFRANGUI)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/3 "2024-08-16T00:40:25Z")
Thanks Ed. Being too close to this both photos appeal to me in different ways. Appreciate it. ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_H](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ryan_h/32/60971_2.png) [@Ryan\_H](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ryan_H)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/4 "2024-08-16T14:49:32Z")
I think that the second one has a lot more impact. It evokes quite a visceral reaction to the natural behaviour of predation… and eating. ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/5 "2024-08-16T15:45:19Z")
Ditto what @Ed_Williams said ! It makes me feel like a dead prey 🤯 ---
**Author:** ![ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/4491bb/32.png) [@ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/ISAAC_AFRANGUI)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/6 "2024-08-16T19:53:00Z")
Thanks Ryan, that’s the general consensus and I’ll be fine tuning that picture then printing it. ---
**Author:** ![ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/4491bb/32.png) [@ISAAC\_AFRANGUI](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/ISAAC_AFRANGUI)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bloody-cheetahs/42752/7 "2024-08-16T19:53:47Z")
Thank you, everyone voting for the second. That’s the winner