Maasai Mara main reserve, cubs from the Marsh pride taking a strole
Maasai Mara main reserve, cubs from the Marsh pride taking a strole
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Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 3
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 1
Contest Finalist in Discover Africa Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 18 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Adorable Baby Animals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Come To Me Photo Contest
Pro Photographer of the Month
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 14 Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
Genius
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BrianpSlade
August 18, 2015
The timing is absolutely 'nailed' in this superb comp!
Well done and congrats...Brian
Well done and congrats...Brian
DebbieKMiller81
September 22, 2015
Very cute shot. I just love little cubs. Nicely done. Congrats on your award.
SnowbunnyPhotography
February 11, 2016
LOL! He looks like he's laughing at his own joke. :-) Love the composition and subject matter. :-)
cmorisset
July 23, 2016
Agree with all comments above, congrats this is truly an amazing (adorable) capture.
SusanBurroughs
November 19, 2017
On my recent trip to Kenya, I spent time with the same 3 cubs. It is amazing we were able to photograph the same set of cubs in the wild.!!!
richardbenton
December 05, 2017
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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Behind The Lens
Location
Musiara Marsh area of the Maasai Mara.Time
The photograph was taken early morning at around 7am, the cubs and their pride had been feeding on a wildebeest the adults had taken during the night.Lighting
The was very soft and low,Equipment
Canon 1DMKIV: Canon 600mm MKII; @f10: ISO 1600Inspiration
We had followed the Marsh pride fro over an hour on this particular morning, i wanted the background cubs to be visible but not sharp hence the f10 apertureEditing
Very little just enough to lift the image.In my camera bag
Canon1 DX: Canon 1D MKIV: Canon 7D MKII: Canon 200-400 zoom with 1.4 extender: Canon 600mm MKII: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 canon 400mm f2.8: Canon 16-35 f2.8: Canon 24-104 f4: Canon 1.4 MKIII extender. Bean bag: gitzo tripod & monopod : unique ball ; various lee filtersFeedback
Patience is a virtue, we are not privileged to witness scenes like this every day, be prepared and good luck