Sitting Steer
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Wendy11
June 05, 2017
TY for joining the animal horns challenge and I have added your picture to my favorites.
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Location
I took this photo down on a country road in Central Texas one early afternoon.Time
It was around 6:30, when the summer heat isn't unbearably overwhelming. The cows were enjoying a rest in the grass, and the setting sun made the lighting perfect!Lighting
With outdoor lighting, there is very little that can be controlled, but it can be managed. For a more natural look, I try to shoot in areas where the sunlight is diffused. That way the subjects of the photograph do not have extreme glares or shines appearing in the image.Equipment
I used my Canon Rebel t6i with my Tamron SP 150-600mm lens. I shot this image from my car window propping my elbows on the door to support the lens.Inspiration
I liked the symmetry of the cow's horns and the coloring of the black patches around the cow's eyes. He posed just beautifully. The subtly blurred image of the cattle egret behind him gave the image a story as well.Editing
I did some minor cropping to adjust the dimensions of the image and some slight color enhancement. It didn't take much to make this image pop.In my camera bag
I keep my Canon Rebel t6i and Tamron sP150-600 on hand at all times. That lens is by far my favorite for shooting wildlife. I also carry a Sigma 70-300mm lens and a Canon 28-135mm lens with an attached Polaroid wide angle for landscapes.Feedback
Stay observant! I could have driven right by this cow and never seen its potential if I hadn't been watching. That's why I like to travel country roads: there's usually less traffic to get in the way and I can stop without worry. (Just make sure you have enough fuel in the gas tank!) Also, be respectful to the wildlife and pay attention to their signals. If the animal is agitated or a baby is close, they could become dangerous very quickly. Don't get too close!
