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Critique Style Requested: Standard
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Description
This image was created in the Maasai Mara following an afternoon rainstorm. It was captured during the latter part of March, which is the time approaching the wet season (aka the long rains), in the Mara. At this time of year you can be assured that there will be an afternoon rainstorm, and can watch it approach.
I set out to photograph a male lion as he expelled the water from his mane following a rainstorm, and transformed from a hunkered down form in the long grass to the majestic beast that we know and respect.
I was envisioning a mature pride male with a long black mane, but had to settle for a sub-adult. To his credit, however, he did a magnificent job of shaking the water from his mane. To the extent that if one looks closely one can see that there are droplets extending almost to the right hand border of the frame. This encouraged me to not crop the image.
I hope for the opportunity to photograph him as an adult.
Specific Feedback
Feedback on composition and story-telling is appreciated, but all feedback is welcome.
Technical Details
Camera: Nikon D850; Lens:Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8
Settings: 1/250sec @ f3.5, 0EV, ISO 160. Focal length 135mm
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