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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this near the Sands river in Sigita National Park. Singita is a huge game viewing park with elegant accommodations. It is located in South Africa.

Time

It was on the morning game drive approximately 11 a.m. during their Spring season in my EST in October.

Lighting

The lighting was dappled due to the trees and grass.

Equipment

I used a zoom lens and my cannon eos td7. It is not a cannon, but the clarity was amazing. The

Inspiration

Imho, The leopard is by far the most elusive and elegant of all the cats. They are typically not as easy to find, but he seemed to bask in the attention!

Editing

I just slightly darkened the background to make him pop with a bit of vignette. All my

In my camera bag

Everything I own!!

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Patience and lots of shots. I read that if you only get 1 out of 1000 it's a good day. National Geographic photographer!

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