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Golden Lion photographed during that golden hour at sunset.

Golden Lion photographed during that golden hour at sunset.
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Alfrediguana
 
Alfrediguana April 08, 2016
Majestic!
ovosphotography
 
ovosphotography May 27, 2016
like it!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal April 08, 2017
Perfect capture, Congratulations on your award!
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in the Masai Mara in Kenya while on a fantastic Photo Safari with Aaron’s Photo Tours (out of Seattle). Everye day we have magnificent opportunities to view and photograph the big cats, lions, leopards, cheaters and even servals. This majestic lion was the older male in one of the prides of two females and 4 cubs. We would see him normally in late afternoon on the edge of the Savannah by his pride. On this day he had been drinking water from some of the water filled tire tracks and wandering very close to our Safari vehicles. He then seem to relax, sit down and turn to observe the Cubs playing in the high grass. I was able to get a series of shots in this relaxed position.

Time

The shot was taken probably 30 minutes before sunset during the golden hour.

Lighting

This shot worked so well because he looked onto the light and provided the great details and highlights in the eyes.

Equipment

This was a handheld shot with my Nikon D500.

Inspiration

He looked so regal.

Editing

Slightly cropped, slightly increased to vibrancy to add a bit more warmth to the background.

In my camera bag

Nikon D500 & D750, Nikor 20-500mm lense, 28-300mm, 50-400mm, and fisheye.

Feedback

I took over 1000 photos a day - practicing every option that Aaron suggested. Over the 21 days of the Photo safari, I developed the brain muscle memory for quite a few great techniques to enable me to make vast improvements in my wildlife photography skills and artistic composition. Keep practicing every day and look for new and unique perspectives through your camera lens!

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