A wildlife photography guide was shocked when a pair of cheetahs arrived at a bird hide and decided to strike a pose.<\/p>\n
\u201cBig surprise!\u201d says wildlife photographer\u00a0Alex Brackx\u00a0on\u00a0Instagram. \u201cThis was the first time\u00a0cheetahs\u00a0were seen at this bird hide in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although there is a pane of glass between the\u00a0cheetahs\u00a0and the guests, the close-up encounter is heart-stopping. \u201cNope\u201d commented one follower while another added \u201cDinner and lunch…. eeek\u201d.<\/p>\n
The curious cats reportedly stayed around the hide for 20 minutes, giving Brackx \u2013 who is a photography guide for\u00a0Wildpixtravel\u00a0\u2013 the perfect opportunity to take magazine-worthy profile photos of the cheetahs. In his arresting close-up shots, the felines are staring right into the camera.<\/p>\n
Despite his extensive experience photographing wildlife, even Brackx was blown away. He adds: \u201cWhat a moment!\u201d<\/p>\n