squiver 0 Posted December 23, 2010 I have been traveling in the desert of Northern Africa for the pastweeks with no internet access, so I found out about this rather late:my charging lion picture was commended in the 2010 TravelPhotographer of the Year Awards.As with most wildlife shots, there was quite a bit of luck involved toget this shot - after all, with wild animals you never know what'sgoing to happen. Most wildlife photographers use long tele lenses tophotograph potentially dangerous animals, and that is probably a wisething to do. However, wide angle shots are often more dynamic, more inyour face, so that's what I wanted to try in South Africa with lions.I used a radio controlled remote and shot from a handheld monopod,turned upside down, without getting out of the car. It's my secret(well, not anymore) technique to get low level perspective shots withwide angle lenses, while remaining flexible and without running therisk of getting eaten. This male lion did not appreciate the clickscoming from the grass very much, and decided to charge the D3. I guesshe was more the Canon type. :-)Greetings from the Sahara.[if you would like to join me on one of my workshops and photo tours,please have a look at my website] Link to comment
Not Here 93 Posted December 23, 2010 Wow! Nothing more to add... Just Wow!A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as you travel. Thanks for sharing this with us... Mike Link to comment
lamarh 0 Posted December 23, 2010 great photo from an angle that is pretty rarely seen. Very cool is your innovative method of getting this type of picture. He just comes right into your room. really amazing shot. Link to comment
Christal1664882414 0 Posted December 23, 2010 Amazing, and thanks for your descriptive technique in getting the shot! It's funny that 2 of the comments above used the word 'WOW'. I hardly ever use that word because it tends to be overused, but this image deserves an unqualified WOW!!! I will definitely be checking out your website for your workshops. Link to comment
scottdonnellan 2 Posted December 23, 2010 Great shot! I bet that was a 3 pamper moment. Link to comment
Art X Photography 1 Posted December 23, 2010 every now and then an image comes along that makes you simply marvel and admire it for everything it represents in photography. I have to say this image is exactly that for me. Simply brilliant Marsel.I like your 'secret' technique too. I suppose we can't all be Nikon lovers, but I can easily forgive him for that. But only ...just:) Link to comment
Bill J Boyd 67,829 Posted December 23, 2010 Another WOW! This is stunning. Probably the best lion shot I have ever seen. Link to comment
nsibulo 0 Posted December 23, 2010 Lion looks very determine to strike. Marsel, make sure you have a built in safety cage for your protection, just in case...The best picture of an angry lion I have seen in years. Congrats.. Link to comment
papasan 0 Posted December 24, 2010 Quite an amazing shot indeed, a well deserved accolade on this one for sure, and great tip (the inverted monopod) to try out not only on "potentially lethal subjects" but on others as well. I will definitely borrow this one from you. Congratulations on a fantastic shot and a well deserved award. Regards- michel Link to comment
quasifoto 0 Posted December 24, 2010 Wow, this is soooo amazing!! Congratulations! Best Regards ~ Gary Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 24, 2010 I sure as hell hope hope you were using a very LONG LENS!Amazing shot! Link to comment
gary payne 0 Posted December 24, 2010 As others have said, WOW. I don't think I could pull this off even using your secret technique - I would be rolling up the car window!! Link to comment
andrea_gonzales 0 Posted December 24, 2010 I can't even begin to imagine how it felt to get this shot. Nice! Link to comment
chad_goldman 0 Posted December 25, 2010 Hot damn, this one gives me chills!Great shot!cg Link to comment
stp 6 Posted December 25, 2010 It's not often we get to see a genuinely angry lion at close range -- it's an unique view. Congrats on the award -- well deserved. Link to comment
jim_j2 9 Posted December 25, 2010 Congrats on the award for a deserving photograph! WOW! Nice technique too, and thanks for sharing with us.Exceptional capture! The last fellow I knew that got a shot like this, isn't around to talk about it anymore! (Not really!)Happy traveling,Jim j. Link to comment
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