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cameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/500 

upload_dateJan, 2015

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9 Comments |
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots May 09, 2015
Great job. Congrats!
melissavines36
 
melissavines36 March 08, 2016
Great shot. Does look like he's garding it.
kenrogers
 
kenrogers May 27, 2016
Beautiful love the eyes and the texture of the shot.
nina050
 
nina050 May 28, 2016
Great edit......congrats!
frenchiepooh
 
frenchiepooh June 16, 2016
sublime shot wow and congrats ....
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modelmeemaw June 17, 2016
Totally outstanding!
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sundowngaited June 21, 2016
Beautifully sweet
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susbranh
 
susbranh November 12, 2017
Beautiful picture

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Behind The Lens

Location

This is the former male mountain lion at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum just west of Tucson, Arizona. He has since retired from active life and enjoys a private area at the museum.

Time

This particular photo was taken at 11:30 am on October 4, 2012 on a clear sunny day.

Lighting

The light was very bright with large shadowy areas I had to get around.

Equipment

My equipment for this shot was a Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 400mm f5.6 lens mounted on a tripod. ISO 800, f5.6, 1/500 sec.

Inspiration

I had been trying to get this type of shot on various occasions at the Museum. On this date the lion cooperated with me and posed.

Editing

The photo was processed with Photoshop CC using Topaz filters to give it the 'painting' look.

In my camera bag

Now, I carry a Canon 5D Mk III; Canon 7D Mk II; with various lens and filters. I have just acquired a Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens for wildlife shots such as this.

Feedback

When shooting from distance in a zoo type environment, don't hesitate to use a tripod and up the ISO. Helps to capture clear and concise photos that need little or no sharping.

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