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23 Comments | Report
MRueffer PRO+
 
MRueffer February 01, 2014
Pretty
heathermcfw
 
heathermcfw April 19, 2014
very nice
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta February 03, 2015
Fabulous close-up. Congratulations on being Featured.
Remraf
 
Remraf February 03, 2015
Great shot!
WileKyK
 
WileKyK February 03, 2015
Fantastic capture. Congratulations on your Feature!
sharonmorris
 
sharonmorris February 03, 2015
Beautiful image Stacey. Congrats on your feature.
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet February 03, 2015
super shot,congrats
marlenedanna
 
marlenedanna February 03, 2015
...fantastico! !
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman February 03, 2015
Incredible capture. Congrats on being featured.
RhondaMcD
 
RhondaMcD February 03, 2015
Stunning image. Gotta love the big cats. Congratulations.
amitdeshmukh
 
amitdeshmukh February 03, 2015
superb.......
Sunnymay
 
Sunnymay February 03, 2015
You can almost reach out and touch him
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 February 03, 2015
Magnificent animal and wonderful photo! The snow overlay is perfect. Congratulations on being featured.
ismayaagus
 
ismayaagus February 03, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique.
Picture-It-All
 
Picture-It-All February 03, 2015
Beautiful capture! Congrats on your well deserved feature.
SusiStroud Platinum
 
SusiStroud February 03, 2015
Great Shot!! Congrats on your Feature.
benrepton
 
benrepton February 03, 2015
Such a beautiful picture. I hope I can take one like it some day soon.
mccabe44
 
mccabe44 February 25, 2015
Amazing photo !
Wizzard PRO+
 
Wizzard February 27, 2015
Magnificent!
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Bazz March 05, 2015
Fabulous!
Tysoe PRO
 
Tysoe March 06, 2015
tigers now a threatened species
DragosTicu
 
DragosTicu March 06, 2015
Great shot! Congrats!
PradeepK
 
PradeepK May 03, 2015
the glorious one!
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was shot at Little Rock Zoo. I love going to the zoo and watching the animals and their habits and hope to capture a little of their personality or what I have in my head for the day. I am known to sit in front of 1 exhibit for an hour or more just to capture a certain look.

Time

This would have been shot mid morning. The zoo opens at 9 am and I usually go and shoot between 9 am and 11 am.

Lighting

This day was overcast. Since I shoot at the zoo in pure natural light, I love going on overcast days, where the clouds act as a filter.

Equipment

Canon 40D, with Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens (this is my favorite lens) with a 2x extender (my secret to getting close ups)

Inspiration

I love big cats and love trying to get them looking directly at me, love when they are in stalking mode and the look you get is them boring through you or looking at you like you could be lunch.

Editing

Since I live in Arkansas and there are very few snow days, this is actually a snow overlay. For me the lighting called for snow.

In my camera bag

I now shoot with a Canon 7d, but my favorite lens the Canon 7d 70-200mm f/2.8L is always in my bag, along with my street lens 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is usm.

Feedback

Since most zoos are not open at best times for light, look to go on cloudy/overcast days. Have a plan on what you are wanting to capture and visit those exhibits better, if you are familiar with the zoo, save the shaded exhibits for when the sun is stronger. Also be patient at exhibits, watch the animals, they have habits and once you get familiar with what they are going to do, you can plan your shots.

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