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Johnsalterego

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Canon EOS 70D

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 100 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 300/1

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Jan, 2020

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume8

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+23

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken at Fossil Rim Wildlife Park in Glen Rose, Texas

Time

I shot this around mid morning

Lighting

This was taken on a chilly early spring morning, the shadows worked out pretty well.

Equipment

This was taken hand-held from the back of a truck using a Canon 70D and Tamron 16-300mm lens

Inspiration

I had stayed in one of the cabins at the park and was on an early morning 'behind the scenes' guided tour

Editing

Light and color were enhanced a bit in Lightroom

In my camera bag

These days I normally carry a Canon 80D with a Sigma 18/300mm mounted as a walk-about setup, and a 5D Mk III with any number of lenses ranging from a 8mm diagonal fisheye to a Sigma 200-500mm telephoto depending on what I'll be shooting. I just aquired a mirrorless RP and 24-240mm lens, I'm planning an outing very soon to put it through it's paces to see if it gives the 80D a run for it's money. I'f I'm going light I'll carry an M50 with smaller/lighter lens. I'm usually looking for cool things at random while traveling; I often don't get to plan shots beforehand - I'm a pretty impromptu/opportunistic photographer, but I will throw tripods and remotes in the car 'just in case'. I've found I spend the most time with various prime lenses and the 18-300mm Sigma though, the Sigma's range lets you capture almost anything on the fly and reduces the need for lens changes out in the open.

Feedback

Zoos and wildlife parks are wonderful places to take wildlife photos, don't forget to try unusual angles!

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