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lion out for a stroll at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
lion out for a stroll at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
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Location
This photo was taken at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, an amazing, free, urban zoo!Time
This photo was taken during one of my frequent visits to the zoo. The lion habitat offers many free line-of-sight views so no worrying about glass or fences.Lighting
All natural lighting on an overcast day.Equipment
Camera was Nikon D5100 with Tokina 100mm f2.8 AT-X Pro macro lens. Hand held, although I might have used a fence for stability.Inspiration
I always find the zoo animals intriguing. Don't you often wonder what is going through their minds as they look straight at you??Editing
Post starts in Lightroom followed by Topaz Studio. I like the contrast controls in Topaz better than Lightroom as they give you more granular control.In my camera bag
I typically just take the lens on the camera plus one additional depending on what type of photography I plan on doing. I am an urban dweller but there are an abundance of natural areas in Chicago to explore with great insect/flower/bird opportunities. And, obviously, the architecture offers a never ending source of imagery. I will also frequently use a monopod, especially with longer lenses.Feedback
Zoo animals can be fun to shoot since they typically are not moving much which give good opportunity to really dial in a shot with a long lens. Inside habitats, however, offer the typical lighting challenges. I like overcast days as it eliminates the harsh shadows.
