African Impala
Impala taking a stare in the Maasi
Impala taking a stare in the Maasi
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This photo was taken while on Safari in Kenya near Lake Naivasha. This was my first safari and very excited to see all the wildlife.Time
Each morning there would be an early safari ride this was taken before 8:00 am. Each morning you never know what type of wildlife might be out and about so you have to be ready with the right equipment.Lighting
As with most photos you want to capture the correct light. When shooting wildlife in the open brings in new challenges with light. This particular time the sun wasn't to bad and it was clear so there was a little harshness but this Gazelle turned just the right way so I was able to get this shot.Equipment
This Gazelle photo was taken handheld with a Nikon D600, F/8, 300mm, 1/320 sec. I did have a bean bag that helped steady the shot from the Land Rover we were in.Inspiration
We had been driving for about an hour and we came across a herd of Gazelle. Sometimes they seem very dosel and will let you get fairly close but most times they will run off and wont stay still for a good photo. This time they were grazing and this one just lifted his head and looked right at me. The light was hitting from the side and gave off a smooth shadow on the face and neck .Editing
I didn't do much, some local adjustment and cropping.In my camera bag
This time I had a Nikon D600 with the 300mm lens so that I could get close as possible. I did have UV filter and mono pod but did not use either one. When not on a safari I have a D600 and D3400 as a backup, Lens, 30mm f/1.8, 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G, and 50mm f/1.4, assorted ND filters, Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 Tripod.Feedback
When photographing wildlife in the open you must have patience. We sat for a full 10 hours waiting for Zebra and Wildebeest cross the Mara River hundreds would come right up to the river but would not cross, very disappointing but you never know when you just might get that one photo.
