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Please don't go I need you! This groundhog was quite the beggar putting his hands out doing his best to convince zoo goers to toss him a snack....
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Please don't go I need you! This groundhog was quite the beggar putting his hands out doing his best to convince zoo goers to toss him a snack.
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Oct, 2015Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at Everland, a large amusement park in Yongin, South Korea. The park is similar to Disney Land but also has a zoo area. This little guy was a big hit with visitors to the park that day.Time
I took this picture later in the afternoon around 4pm. It was in October on a cool clear day.Lighting
This photo was taken in the fall and the sun sets pretty early that time of year. We showed up to this little guys enclosure when the sun was lower in the sky and it cast a perfect spotlight on him.Equipment
I used a Nikon D7100 handheld with a 55-300mm lens and natural light.Inspiration
I took this photo because this little prairie dog was such a riot and so much fun to watch. In this photo he looks like he's reaching out to someone and I can imagine him saying "Please don't leave, take me with you," it's so dramatic. In reality he's begging for snacks that people were throwing to him. He was really working the crowd and had plenty of little treats tossed his way.Editing
I used minimal post processing. I upped the contrast and clarity a little bit in Lightroom.In my camera bag
I always carry my Nikon D7100, a 55-300mm zoom lens, an 18-55mm zoom lens, and a 50mm prime. I also carry cleaning equipment in case I were to get a smudge on a lens or something like that.Feedback
I would say head to the zoo. Zoos are a great place to practice photography. Animals are always fun to shoot because they are exotic and beautiful. The animals are mostly outdoors so there is plenty of natural light. Plus the animals are confined so you have plenty of chances to dry different settings or different angles to really create an incredible image.
