JoeS
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Location
This photo was taken in Botswana while on safari in 2017.Time
We were returning to camp at dusk when we spotted a large male lion in the brush. As yo can see he was very alert and watching us closely.Lighting
The dusk lighting was ideal for making the lion appear somewhat mysterious and more interesting.Equipment
This photo was taken with a Nikon D500 with an 80-400mm vr lens. The shot was taken at 330mm, F8 and 640 iso.Inspiration
What made this lion shot appealing to me was the thorn bush across the lion’s face.Editing
I processed this raw shot in Lightroom, enhanced and cropped.In my camera bag
I usually have in my bad a Nikon D850 and D500; Nikon 24-120mm f4; 80-400mm vr and a sb700 flash; extra batteries and memory cards.Feedback
I have found that wildlife photography requires patience, knowledge of the animal and readiness.