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Location
This was taken at port Lympne zoo in the uk.. On a behind the scenes photographic tourTime
2pmLighting
Overcast day, so great diffused lightEquipment
Nikon d700 70-200mm nikkor lensInspiration
I’ve always wanted a close up head shot of a gorilla..I was told by the keeper I was unlikely to get the important “eye contact” shot...as if this happens the Gorilla will be aggressive towards you..this was the best I could do.Editing
Tweeked in photoshop enhancing shadow & detail..In my camera bag
Nikon d700 Nikon d850 Nikon sb610 flash Elinchrom portable lightingFeedback
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