2019_Madikwe1_Day6''_D4s 114
May, 2020Views
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Awards
Contender in the Photography Awards
Winter 23 Award
Chatter Award
Summer Views Award
Contender in the Visual Poetry Project
Flawless Summer Award
Spring 23 Award
Gem Award
Achievement in Originality
Top Pick Award
Halfway22 Award
Jewel Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Judge Favorite
Hidden Gem Award
Top Shot Award 21
Spring 21 Award
Treasure Award
Winter Award 2020
Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 57
Staff Favorite
Peer Award
Magnificent Capture
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
Virtuoso
Emotions
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Behind The Lens
Location
The photo was shot in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.Time
It was late afternoon.Lighting
It was a backlit condition. And was ideal for this type of scene where dust would create a mystic effect. It also helped produce a rim light around lions.Equipment
Nikon D4s camera with Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens. It was shot from a safari vehicle using a bean bag support.Inspiration
I first thought of filming the event but then in flick if a second decided to photograph it. I envisioned that the fight will eventually be dusty and backlit was perfect to shoot such images.Editing
I reduced the highlights and retrieved shadow details. Also the colour temperature was increased.In my camera bag
Nikon D4s, D500 camera. Nikkor 105 micro, 70-200, and 400 mm f/2.8 lens.Feedback
Use optimum shutter speed. Neither too much to freeze and give static look, nor too less to blur. Optimum to give a sense of motion.
