Lion in the sunset
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Location
This photo where taken at the Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve, nearby Port Elizabeth ZA, on a safari drive.Time
This is taken around 10 minutes before sunset.Lighting
This is Natural light, I happens to sit in an safari car in the right spot for this one.Equipment
I used a Nikon D810, Sigma 150 - 600 mm sport lensInspiration
The motivation was to get some good photos of the big 5 on a Safari drive. So this young male lion where relax with people around it, so it's was easy to take the time needed to take photos.Editing
I just adjusted the photo slightly in lightroom, for a bit more punch in the color.In my camera bag
In my bag I have D810, Nikon 14mm f/2.8, Nikon 20mm f/1.8, Tamron 24 - 70 mm f/2.8, Sigma 150 - 600mm, Nikon Micro 60, Nikon Micro 105. Ikelite underwater housing and Ikelite DS-161 flashlights.Feedback
My tip is go for a smaler safari park, take an afternoon drive. Be patient and ready, the moments suddenly appear. It's important to be familiar with you're equipment so you don't waste time with settings. Use a good long zoom lens, animals doesn't care much for compositions and placements to help you get the photos.
