Serengeti Visitor-2
The wild life checking us out on Safari.
The wild life checking us out on Safari.
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo in the Masai Mara of Kenya.Time
This was taken in late afternoon. We had been in a Range Rover in search of Cheetah's when our vehicle got stuck in some ruts. After some time of futilely trying to raise help, our guide allowed me to walk back down the path to find some flat rocks. By the time we freed the vehicle we were ready for wine back at camp. On the way, this guy was standing by the road and appeared to be watching us.Lighting
I got lucky with the late afternoon light.Equipment
No longer allowed to leave the vehicle I had him stop and balanced my Canon 60D on the window and took several shots. I used a 24-105MM lense but no other equipment. I asked that the engine be turned off to kill the vibration.Inspiration
The proximity to the animal and the lighting struck me as perfect for the shot, even though our party was anxious to get back to our camp and relax.Editing
I shot this Raw so I did a couple of adjustments to highlights and clarity. I also cropped it to be in portrait rather than landscape.In my camera bag
On this shot I only had my camera and a lens cloth with me. Usually, for travel photos I carry my 24-105 and a 50mm prime, spare batteries and cleaning cloths. Sometimes a circular polarizing filter. Locally and for portraits I'll have an 85mm prime and flash as well. For landscape and wildlife I carry a Canon 70-200mm lens instead of the 50mm. A flashlight and the manual for the camera is always in the bag.Feedback
I would say always be ready for that shot that might, literally, come to you. In this case, it just looked like a great opportunity and, even though I had considered myself finished for the day, I had my camera ready to shoot and and the settings the way I want them for what I anticipated I might need. i.e., set to spot meter just in case the subject might have been on the other side of the car and with back lighting. On a safari, you can't really shoot from a moving vehicle with a DSLR. You could end up with broken equipment, a black eye, or both.
