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Time to Get Up

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 22, 201365 views7 comments
We found these young Lions just as it was getting dark, a suitable time for checking out high ISO speeds?
Taken in where else but Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, to date the best place I have ever visited for Lion sightings.
EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
ISO 3200
F6.3
1/640
EV +0.33
hand held from open vehicle

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 22, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Hi Ken. I like this one a little better than the post of July 12/13 as the cub's tongue is not sticking out here, otherwise comments echo previous post. :wink:
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Comment posted by Brad Clinch on July 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM
I 'd say the high ISO is no worry. The cub is tack sharp, the catch light is awesome. Again nice pose and comp.
Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 23, 2013 at 2:33 AM
Gary,
I must check my previous posts in future :biggrin: I actually prefer the tongue although the pose is not as good.
Brad,
Thanks very much :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 24, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Great expression. Some warm natural lighting to help you out would have made this a killer capture!
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 25, 2013 at 2:05 AM
Lon,

I take what I can get but better light would have been a great improvement :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Joe James on July 28, 2013 at 1:08 PM
I agree with Brad, the high ISO capabilities of the better cameras these days is simply stunning. Great comp and pose on this one, the cub has an almost mischievous look about it. Very well done!
Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 29, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Joseph,
the higher ISO's available today are a great boon especially for hand holders like me, but I still prefer 800 :wink:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments