# Locked in

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/locked-in/50651>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** wildlife\
**Created:** [April 30, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/locked-in/50651 "2026-04-30T21:57:09Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/locked-in/50651/1 "2026-04-30T21:57:09Z")

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> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
> 
> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

Out for a game drive in the southern Kalahari when we came upon a mother cheetah and 4 cubs. We stopped at a respectable distance and the cubs frolicked closer and closer oblivious to us. As they separated from a scrum this cub suddenly went into hunting mode and locked in on us. We waited quietly and he quickly returned to play with his siblings.

### Specific Feedback

Interested in thoughts on the framing, color and light. Any opinions on any improvements are greatly appreciated.

### Technical Details

Canon 7D m2  
100-400  
ISO 400  
214mm  
F5.6. 1/2000