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Apr, 2015Views
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Contest Finalist in Wildlife Closeups Photo Contest
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nandicmb
September 17, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Wildlife Closeups Photo Contest!
nandicmb
September 17, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Wildlife Closeups Photo Contest!
PrincezzxDiana
September 22, 2016
I love this so much! Such a great photo and super adorable! I love bunnies :D
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Location
The photo was taken in Oeiras, Portugal.Time
It was during Spring and it was a little bit cold and windy. I was walking around a green space where there was a small lake and I went down to snap the new born chicks of the duck. I vividly remember I went to take a small pause when I suddenly hear some noises around the bush. I zoomed from where I sat and saw two small hare´s babies. They were so sensitive to any slight movement, that I had to hide behind a tree and wait for the moment. It was an afternoon shot.Lighting
It was worth a natural lighting and since I was leaning against the tree, I could enjoy the shade of the tree together with direct light on the subject as well.Equipment
This was a handheld shot with my Canon 7D and 100-400mm USM IS. No other supporting gear used.Inspiration
I am always drawn towards wildlife and specially new born animals. They fit in the frame and does create a very innocent feeling. The most difficult part is to catch the feelings in their eyes. After leaning against the tree for some 4 mins and still not trying to make any hasty movement, I guess the pain of standing still was worth and holding the breath was another technique to let the baby come again in the spot. I knew I had only two shots before he hear the shutter sound and I was lucky enough to have that quick focus.Editing
I really like to spend time on the field rather than behind my computer. I may have spent a min only on photoshop to play with the contrast and shadow slide while adding some vibrance and that´s all ...In my camera bag
I usually carry my Canon 7D+100-400 USM IS mounted together with Canon 100mm F/2.8 USM IS and Canon 10-22mm. I carry my Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 USM on very special trip when I know I will have to deal with lighting conditions.Feedback
Photography is so vague as always ... and I have always believed in practise and patience. The more we develop these two main elements, we can create amazing story telling pictures ...
