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mikehodgson

Kudu

Kudu

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Jan, 2018

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Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 5

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Excellent shot, I love the low angle! Great composition!

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Stayed in overnight hide these were the early morning visitors

Perfect shot! I love the perspective and mood of the photo!

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I am glad you like it ,many thanks

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I was just setting up my camera for a early morning session at a refection pool. When this Robin flew and proceeded to go through his bath routine. T

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was take in Kwa Zulu Natal South Africa.

Time

This picture was taken early morning after staying in an overnight hide.

Lighting

Cloud add some diffused light to this picture

Equipment

Nikon D4 at F4 ,ISO400 ,160/10 AND 1/1000 of a second. The camera was mounted on a tripod with no flash.

Inspiration

I wanted to photograph wildlife coming in to drink at a waterhole from a very low angle .Actually looking up at the game.

Editing

Basic lightroom processing and removed some of the bugs from the water to clean up the felection.

In my camera bag

Nikon D4 and Nikon D5 with the following lenses 14-34mm,24-70mm,200-500mm and prime 600mm lens

Feedback

Search for good locations and lots of patience and then some luck.

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