getting down
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Location
This photo is taken in Tanzania, Serengeti National Park.Time
It was evening time. Nearly sunset. The leopard was leaving her tree and two cubs to hunt for a preyLighting
It was all natural light, little bit cloudy and nearly sunset.Equipment
This time i had mu Nikon d7200 with me. As the "leopard trees" were not very close to the safari cars track, i used AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VRInspiration
she wasnt much about posing to me this day. I waited over 3 hours for her to get her in right light or position. But then she had enough of me and decided to leave. Probably for hunt as she had two cubs also with her. When i saw her descending the tree, i thought that if i want anything at all from that day i must be quick. So i just hold the button and shot the whole coming down. This shot was perfect as the front paws are just about to touch lower branch but not quite yet.Editing
i really added just a bit contrast and did bit croppingIn my camera bag
As I am Nikon user I usually have their stuff. Nikon D750 as full frame and Nikon D7200 as for some situations you can benefit the crop-factor. As for lenses i usually take AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm F2.8G, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G and AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. These are the main "must have" lenses. In addition i usually have a Nikkor 105mm Micro f/2.8. I also have some kind of converter with me and usually a tripod.Feedback
When it comes to wildlife you have to be prepared to spend a lots of time to get to know habits of your subject. And then you have to be really patient, because sometimes it takes days not just hours to get the picture you desire
