Sleepy Cheetah

A cheetah rests quietly in the grass at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., its eyes closed in a peaceful moment away from the speed and intensity for which the species is famous. Captured on 35mm film with a Nikon FM and a 650–1300mm telephoto lens, the black-and-white image emphasizes the cheetah’s distinctive spotted coat, facial markings, and relaxed expression while giving the photograph a timeless character. #EngelPhotography #Cheetah #Acinonyx #BigCats #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #SmithsonianNationalZoo #WashingtonDC #NaturePhotography #AnimalPortrait