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Location
This was taken at Fossil Rim Wildlife Park in Glen Rose, TexasTime
I shot this around mid morningLighting
This was taken on a chilly early spring morning, the shadows worked out pretty well.Equipment
This was taken hand-held from the back of a truck using a Canon 70D and Tamron 16-300mm lensInspiration
I had stayed in one of the cabins at the park and was on an early morning 'behind the scenes' guided tourEditing
Light and color were enhanced a bit in LightroomIn my camera bag
These days I normally carry a Canon 80D with a Sigma 18/300mm mounted as a walk-about setup, and a 5D Mk III with any number of lenses ranging from a 8mm diagonal fisheye to a Sigma 200-500mm telephoto depending on what I'll be shooting. I just aquired a mirrorless RP and 24-240mm lens, I'm planning an outing very soon to put it through it's paces to see if it gives the 80D a run for it's money. I'f I'm going light I'll carry an M50 with smaller/lighter lens. I'm usually looking for cool things at random while traveling; I often don't get to plan shots beforehand - I'm a pretty impromptu/opportunistic photographer, but I will throw tripods and remotes in the car 'just in case'. I've found I spend the most time with various prime lenses and the 18-300mm Sigma though, the Sigma's range lets you capture almost anything on the fly and reduces the need for lens changes out in the open.Feedback
Zoos and wildlife parks are wonderful places to take wildlife photos, don't forget to try unusual angles!