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What A Look!

African Lion named Shombay from the Tucson Reid Park Zoo.

African Lion named Shombay from the Tucson Reid Park Zoo.
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Behind The Lens

Location

Taken at the Tucson Reid Park Zoo.

Time

Mid morning

Lighting

I used darken vignetting, bit of glow work, plus some warming filters to create this look.

Equipment

Canon 70D with Sigma 150-500mm lens

Inspiration

Love taking shots of Shombay, I have had some interesting experiences with this big cat, and he has earned my ever lasting respect.

Editing

I used darken vignetting, bit of glow work, plus some warming filters to create this look.

In my camera bag

Canon 18-135mm lens, Sigma 150-500mm lens, Canon Flash and my homemade monopod...plus batteries, filters cleaning supplies ect..

Feedback

Practice and patience is the key with wildlife photography.

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