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Location
At the Austin Zoo , which primary focuses on giving homes to animals that are in unsafe conditionsTime
Mid afternoonLighting
The area is very hard to photograph as there is considerable shade. When shooting through fences , it’s often a challenge to make sure the light isn’t reflected off the barriersEquipment
Sony 6500 with a 70-200 lens. HandheldInspiration
I always love capturing tigers playing in water. They are one of the few cats who enjoy it!Editing
I always crop and touch up exposures etc in Lightroom , but nothing significantIn my camera bag
Always have a wide lens and a telephoto - you never know what distance you can get , particularly in a zooFeedback
Practice with fences! Lighting and aperture are so critical when trying to capture animals behind barriers