Cheetah Posed on Tree

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This cheetah struck an unusual pose on an early morning shoot.

What technical feedback would you like if any? Any and all.

What artistic feedback would you like if any? What if anything would you do to the near colorless sky?

Any pertinent technical details: Nikon D 500 and 80-400 lens at 1/500, f/7.1 and ISO 1250

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Great pose, Richard. To my eye, the sky seems to have just the faintest pink blush-you might see if you can accentuate that. I think the cheetah could use a touch more sharpening and maybe a touch of highlighting-it looks a bit flat.

3

Great setting and wonderful pose ! Like Dennis, I too find color in the sky, which can be recovered and you can reduce the blacks a bit.
IMHO it can be presented in a much better way.

4

I agree with the others- great shot with excellent potential.
Either very full or very pregnant!
Looks as if (she?) is sharpening claws here.
Sandy