Enkoveni Lioness Yawn
Sep, 2015Views
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Location
This photo was taken in the Olifants West Game Reserve at the Enkoveni Naledi Lodge, South Africa.Time
This group of lions was slowly getting ready for their evening hunt. This photo was taken 28th August 2015 at 17:50.Lighting
This was already late in the afternoon with the light fading fast.Equipment
This was shot with Canon 650D, EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISII lens. No other equipment was used.Inspiration
I love nature and in particular the South African bush. It is a great privilege, having access to a game park like this. I have no particular animal that I prefer and whenever I take photos, I always try to capture the beauty of the subject.Editing
The picture was taken in RAW and I used Photoshop Elements to process the image. Nothing more than the basics and a bit of cropping.In my camera bag
In the bush I normally pack my camera (Canon 650D) and the EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISII lens as well a EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISII lens. Also in the bag I keep a spare battery, memory card and cleaning gear.Feedback
There are probably may different ways to capture a beautiful images, however the first step is being there. On a game viewer, like the ones used in this reserve it is better to sit behind the driver, it is the lowest bench and gives you the best chance of shooting the animals at eye level. Always be prepared for a siting, constantly adjusting to the prevailing conditions. Once the sun sets it becomes a bit easier as the options become limited in terms of shutter speed (slowest possible), ISO (highest possible, 1600 in my case) and an f-stop suitable to the situation. Then try and try again, small changes in the posture of the animal can make a big difference. Lastly enjoy what you are doing.
