ChrisIS

On the prowl on a tree

On the prowl on a tree

camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

settings

settings

Aperture 4/1 ISO 500 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 600/1

upload_date

upload_date

Oct, 2016

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Awards

Runner Up in We Love Animals Photo Contest Give Back Series

Contest Finalist in We Love Animals Photo Contest Give Back Series

Contest Finalist in Wildlife Friends Photo Contest

Zenith Award

Contest Finalist in Animal Faces Photo Contest

Top Shot Award 21

Honorable Mention in Wild And Untamed Photo Contest

Winner in Wild In Africa Photo Challenge

Contest Finalist in Picturing Other Species Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 7

Contest Finalist in The African Continent Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Animals In The Wild Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Powerful Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Visions Of Africa Photo Contest

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Superb Composition

+69

Magnificent Capture

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Superior Skill

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Categories

Animals

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Behind The Lens

Location

Sabi Sand, South Africa, staying in Sigita Boulders lodge

Time

I think this was morning game drive so some time between 5am and about 9.30am.

Lighting

Unfortunately it was an overcast day, but you have to work with what you have.

Equipment

Canon 600f4 lens on a canon 5d mkiii body, rested on a beanbag

Inspiration

I love it when you get the right feeling in the eyes.

Editing

Nothing much

In my camera bag

On safari I'll have a 600 f4 lens, 2 bodies, a 300 f2.8 lens a couple of macro lenses and usual accessories

Feedback

You just have to be patient, get in the right place and be prepared to wait.

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