Chest Beating Silverback
Oct, 2017Views
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Location
This photo is taken in a wildlife reserve, and its thanks to these reserves that have amazing people who care for and protect these incredible endangered animals.Time
This was taken late afternoon approx 3.30pm, it was great having cloud cover so as to remove the harsh sunlight.Lighting
The lighting is difficult with wildlife as they can be in positions which are not ideal lighting, but this day was quite overcast which Im always hoping for when shooting wildlife, especially gorillas as with sunshine it creates harsh lighting and shadows and you lose the detail of their faces, so I was really pleased to be able to capture his face expression clearly.Equipment
This was shot on my Canon 5DMKIV and using my 100-400mm Canon lens. That is all.Inspiration
What inspired me to take this photo is just my immense love for wildlife and all animals. I live and breathe wildlife so I really don't need any inspiration other than the love I have for the animal. I would say also I want my love of animals to show through in my photos and I hope I can inspire people to maybe care about wildlife, as that is a goal of mine.Editing
There was minimal post processing in this shot, other than just adjusting shadows and highlights. I don't like to use post processing more than I have to on wildlife as I like it to stay true to the animal, but of course shooting in raw you do have to make some changes.In my camera bag
I always use my Canon 5DMkIV and my Canon 100-400 mm lens. I don't like using tripods at all, I have one as I felt I had to, but for wildlife I like the freedom of being able to move quickly to get the shot. I have a 16-35mm and a 24-70mm lens but I tend to have my 100-400 mm on 99.9% of the time. I love it!!Feedback
I think wildlife photography sometimes is really down to luck, you can't determine what an animal is going to be doing at a specific time, so patience is the most important thing and of course a fast shutter speed if you are trying to catch that action shot. Animals can move so quickly and unexpectedly I think you just have to be prepared to sometimes strike it lucky and other times walk away disappointed!
