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The Nerve

The Nerve

"I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar."

- Winston Churchill

"I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar."

- Winston Churchill
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camera

NIKON D5100

settings

settings

Aperture 56/10 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 3000/10

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2016

Views

245

Likes

+11

Awards

Zenith Award

Editor's Choice

Great Shot

Top Choice

+17

Absolute Masterpiece

+8

Superb Composition

+8

Outstanding Creativity

+4

Peer Award

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Behind The Lens

Location

Safari in Africa

Time

Afternoon

Lighting

I was lucky to have an overcast day

Equipment

Camera, hand held

Inspiration

The lion's presence

Editing

Not much. Just linear contrast adjustment

In my camera bag

Lenses, tripod, wireless triggers, filters, batteries, memory cards, coloured gels, flash lights,

Feedback

Get to Africa and find yourself a tour operator who will listen to you and give you time for your shot

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