The fastest animals on land aren't often seen relaxing this languidly, but one photographer got up close and personal with them
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Not many of us will ever get close to a cheetah - but thanks to these stunning images, we don't have to.
The incredible shots show the handsome big cats as close as it's possible to get, and they're quite special.
Showing the animals totally at ease with people coming into close contact with them, the cheetahs are seen happily striking a pose for pictures.
They even allowed one very excited photographer to sit just behind them while his wife captured the special moment as the sun went down.
German-born Carlos Santero and his wife spent two days at a private reserve in Toledo in Spain, home to these exquisite animals.
“You must have respect for the cheetahs, they are friendly, but not harmless,” said the 49-year-old snapper.
“There was a moment where one of the cheetahs caught my hand in his mouth, he continued.
“I knew if the cheetah bit my hand I would be damaged.”
Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in world and can reach speeds of up to 70mph, accelerating from 0-60mph in just three seconds.
When travelling at such speeds cheetahs use their strong tails to steer in the same way a boat uses a rudder. They are also the only big cat capable of turning mid-air during a sprint
This friendly pair live in a reserve owned by a local vet.
“I had heard there were cheetahs living in a private reserve in Spain,” said Carlos.
“So I thought it was a good idea to photograph them in my own style."
“I try to catch photos that reflect my emotions in the moment of the shot.
“In this case I show the beauty of these wonderful animals," he continued.
“I really love the elegance, the awesome speed and their eyes," he added.
“When people see these pictures they are mostly amazed and tell me that they have never seen pictures of cheetahs quite like these.”
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The incredible shots show the handsome big cats as close as it's possible to get, and they're quite special.
Showing the animals totally at ease with people coming into close contact with them, the cheetahs are seen happily striking a pose for pictures.
They even allowed one very excited photographer to sit just behind them while his wife captured the special moment as the sun went down.
German-born Carlos Santero and his wife spent two days at a private reserve in Toledo in Spain, home to these exquisite animals.
“You must have respect for the cheetahs, they are friendly, but not harmless,” said the 49-year-old snapper.
“There was a moment where one of the cheetahs caught my hand in his mouth, he continued.
“I knew if the cheetah bit my hand I would be damaged.”
Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in world and can reach speeds of up to 70mph, accelerating from 0-60mph in just three seconds.
When travelling at such speeds cheetahs use their strong tails to steer in the same way a boat uses a rudder. They are also the only big cat capable of turning mid-air during a sprint
This friendly pair live in a reserve owned by a local vet.
“I had heard there were cheetahs living in a private reserve in Spain,” said Carlos.
“So I thought it was a good idea to photograph them in my own style."
“I try to catch photos that reflect my emotions in the moment of the shot.
“In this case I show the beauty of these wonderful animals," he continued.
“I really love the elegance, the awesome speed and their eyes," he added.
“When people see these pictures they are mostly amazed and tell me that they have never seen pictures of cheetahs quite like these.”
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