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Me!

By Costy  
I thought I'd let a few of you see what I look like for a change, so this is me a couple of months ago at Nairobi's Animal Oprhanage in Kenya. I was lucky enough to pay a keeper there a little extra and he let me interact with my favourite animal - the cheetah! I was in with 2 fully grown females, who had been orphans since a very young age and were used to humans through keeper interaction.

I also got the chance to interact with a lioness, a lion cub and a 5 week old cheetah cub called Jess. Kenya is like a second home for me, a magical place! I urge anyone who hasn't been to go and experience it's captivating magic!

The photo isnt great I know, but thats not why I posted it. It was taken with my compact and not my SLR, as I wanted to make it as easy as possible for the young keeper to take the picture.

Tags: Portrait Me Myself Cheetah Cat Kenya Nairobi Landscape and travel Wildlife and nature Portraits and people Orhpanage

Voters: User_Removed, SandraKay, CarolG and 14 more


Uploaded:
4 Dec 2008 12:40PM
Camera:
Casio Exilim Z-70

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SandraKay Plus
13 233 4 United Kingdom
4 Dec 2008 12:46PM
This is one to treasure. Lucky you.
Sandra
CarolG 13 199 20 Greece
4 Dec 2008 1:02PM
What a wonderful experience for you. Carol
foggytwo 17 36 1 Scotland
4 Dec 2008 2:06PM
Must have been a great experience Ryan and certainly one to look back on.
Pete.
ChristineLaw 11
4 Dec 2008 6:32PM
What a very good shot, well done, you are very brave.
Ray42 12 3 England
5 Dec 2008 7:34AM
Nie shot - great animals I agree
Costy 13 483 6 United Kingdom
5 Dec 2008 1:43PM
Thanks guys.... nothing brave about it Christine! Such incredible animals... it was a no brainer decision for me!
photophantom 12 108 3 Philippines
6 Dec 2008 1:19AM
Youre lucky for touching the fastest mammal on earth Bro
Dennis
KennyG 12 Belgium
6 Dec 2008 11:35AM
I was at the same place Ryan! I have nearly the same picture...I must admit I was a bit nervous holding her but hey..you only live once right?

Great shot!
Grifoto 11 United Kingdom
30 Dec 2008 8:27AM
Fantastic image and story, cheers Ryan

HoPeY
janet 18 27 England
21 Jan 2009 2:44PM
A moment to cherish! Thanks for sharing.

Janet.

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