Weekly Photo Challenge: “Ready to Run!” (Cheetah)

"Ready to Run!" Copyright by Anne M. Freeman

This is a great theme for me! My first thought went to the beautiful cheetah a photographed. She was the first animal we saw when we entered the great plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This shot captures her as she crouches down a termite mound that she was using to scope out the surroundings. How do I know that she was a she? She was obviously pregnant, and very lovely (see photo below). She reminds me of that movie “Runaway Bride,” with the Dixie Chicks song, “Ready to Run.” Looking forward to seeing what you have all posted, too.

Cheers!

~Anne

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"Pregnant Cheetah" Copyright Anne M. Freeman

Tags: Africa, Cheetah, postaday, Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

51 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: “Ready to Run!” (Cheetah)”

Meg Glidden on 02/05/2012 at 8:39 PM said:

Very intense, the low angle captures her perfectly. The first shot has the same look in the eye as my cat on the prowl.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:12 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Meg. It was neat to see how much the big cats behave like the little cats!
  ~Anne
  
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Fergiemoto on 02/05/2012 at 8:44 PM said:

A beautiful animal!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:11 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Fergiemoto. The cheetah has incredible grace.
  ~Anne
  
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Cedric de Alicoque on 02/05/2012 at 8:56 PM said:

Simply amazing!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:11 PM said:
  
  Thank so much, Cedric. You are very kind.
  ~Anne
  
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Brandon on 02/05/2012 at 9:12 PM said:

I fear for that cheetah’s prey. http://wp.me/pdJ7S-w8

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:10 PM said:
  
  Yes, surprisingly, her prey have a pretty good chance with her being so pregnant.
  ~Anne
  
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cobbies69 on 02/06/2012 at 9:12 AM said:

Beautiful animals. nice picture. 😉

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:09 PM said:
  
  Thanks!
  ~Anne
  
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happysherlock on 02/06/2012 at 9:57 AM said:

I love the first shot and the look in her eyes. Beautiful!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:09 PM said:
  
  Thanks!! Doesn’t her stare look so intense!
  ~Anne
  
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IsobelandCat on 02/06/2012 at 11:34 AM said:

Beautiful pictures. You have captured her grace and dignity so well.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:08 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Isobel. Believe me, it wasn’t hard to do – she had the grace to pose for us.
  ~Anne
  
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Mike Hardisty on 02/06/2012 at 12:14 PM said:

Beautiful

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:08 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Mike!
  ~Anne
  
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Robin on 02/06/2012 at 2:54 PM said:

Wonderful capture there…

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 7:07 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Robin. It was a wonderful moment.
  ~Anne
  
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Margie on 02/06/2012 at 8:41 PM said:

She is a beautiful animal!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/06/2012 at 8:48 PM said:
  
  Thanks kindly, Margie. Love your gravatar!
  
  ~Anne
  
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thirdhandart on 02/06/2012 at 9:33 PM said:

Such beautiful, amazing captures!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:24 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Third Hand. Most appreciate your kind comment.
  ~Anne
  
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Rois on 02/07/2012 at 2:46 AM said:

I love all kind of cats!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:24 PM said:
  
  Me too! Thanks
  ~Anne
  
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Judee on 02/07/2012 at 4:54 AM said:

Magnificent cat! Ready to spring.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:25 PM said:
  
  How lucky was I? VERY lucky. Thanks for the comment, Judee.
  ~Anne
  
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Connie T on 02/07/2012 at 9:39 PM said:

I like this picture. I love your zebra header image.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:24 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Connie! Zebras are great!
  ~Anne
  
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polly on 02/07/2012 at 10:05 PM said:

beautiful capture

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:23 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Polly! Dumb luck, I think.
  
  ~Anne
  
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Jo Bryant on 02/08/2012 at 2:14 AM said:

these are fabulous Anne – i was always sorry the one animal I did not see in Afric was a Cheetah

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:22 PM said:
  
  So sorry you didn’t have the chance. We were very lucky on our safari. We saw just about everything, I believe. Where did you go? And, thanks for the like!!
  ~Anne
  
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conspiracyofravens on 02/08/2012 at 3:37 AM said:

What a fantastic animal!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:21 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much, raven. They are truely magnificent. I was blessed to see it up close.
  
  ~Anne
  
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frizztext on 02/08/2012 at 5:21 AM said:

great, Anne! my cat adores this species!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/08/2012 at 7:20 PM said:
  
  Ha Ha! Very cute. Thanks.
  ~Anne
  
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lifebydmagdalene on 02/08/2012 at 11:44 PM said:

I love this beautiful Mama! Really graceful and beautiful!

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- annefreemanimages on 02/09/2012 at 6:54 PM said:
  
  Hi Magdalene. We were truley blessed by her. Thank you.
  ~Anne
  
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Rick Diffley on 02/09/2012 at 3:41 PM said:

Thanks for sharing your images.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/09/2012 at 6:52 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Rick. My pleasure.
  ~Anne
  
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annefreemanimages on 02/13/2012 at 11:59 PM said:

Thank you to all the bloggers who dropped by to see “Ready to Run,” and who left such lovely comments.
~Anne

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dianne - life as i see it on 02/19/2012 at 5:28 AM said:

wonderful, very beautiful image, great capture

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- annefreemanimages on 02/19/2012 at 10:47 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Dianne. It was a fortunate moment.
  ~Anne
  
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Touch2Touch on 02/21/2012 at 9:08 PM said:

Both photos are amazing, and the second is conventionally stunning. But there’s something about the intensity of that first one that makes it super special.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/21/2012 at 9:10 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much! I appreciate your comments.
  
  ~Anne
  
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truthaboveallreligions on 02/24/2012 at 11:14 PM said:

Fantastic photos. I really enjoyed them. I love nature.

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- annefreemanimages on 02/25/2012 at 10:44 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Truth. I appreciate you dropping by.
  ~Anne
  
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readytochangenow on 03/03/2012 at 10:47 PM said:

Definately born to run – wonderful photo – powerful beast or not, I still want to pet it 🙂

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- annefreemanimages on 03/04/2012 at 6:48 PM said:
  
  Well said, ready to change now! Thanks for your trip through my blog. I stopped by your blog, but was not able to find your photos. How may I find them?
  
  ~Anne
  
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  - readytochangenow on 03/04/2012 at 11:04 PM said:
    
    You can either click on My Hiking Journal in the sidebar or just go right to it – http://myhikingjournal.wordpress.com/