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Location
I took this photo at the Lisbon Zoo in Portugal. This flamingo was away from the others and the sunlight was giving its feathers very strong colours.Time
I took this photo around 10a.m. The sun was making it's way around a very cloudy sky.Lighting
As I said, it was a sunny day but with many clouds. I've waited a few minutes so there would be a sun beam lighting the flamingo's feathers.Equipment
For this photo I used a Canon 5D Mark II with a Canon 70-200 F4 IS.Inspiration
The inspiration was the moment I had a glimpse of the sun bathing that flamingo's feathers with such beautiful and silky colours. I had to capture that moment.Editing
Yes. I used Photoshop to completely (just left a few tree leaves) darken the areas around the flamingo, so the effect would be better.In my camera bag
Canon 5D Mark II and the following lenses: Canon 24-105 IS F4, Canon 70-200 IS F4 , Canon 100 Macro IS F2.8, Canon 50 F1.4, Canon MP-E 65 and Sigma 12-24. Flash 580 EX II and a Velbon Tripod.Feedback
Basically patience. Waiting for the right light.
