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The real king cat

© Jerry Rega

The real king cat

Uploaded: April 05, 2011

Description

Siegfried & Roy's 800 pound White Lion
I took this though a double chain link fence. The high quality Canon lens at f/2.8 and 200mm made the double chain link enclosure as if it was not in front of me. I did not think it could be done.
Location: Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden Las Vegas
Date taken: 3/19/2011 – 2:19:21 PM
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Focal Length: 200.0 mm
Lens: EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
ISO: 400
Shutter Speed: 1/800th
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority AV
F-Stop: 2.8
Metering Mode: Evaluative


Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jack Gaskin April 05, 2011

Nice Going It's pretty cool the quality of shots you can get through chain link fence as long as you have the right angle.. Love the detail that R/F Canine is just a bit worse for the wear...

Happy Shooting
Jack #1367047

Monnie Ryan April 05, 2011

This guy sure can get his mouth open wide! Takes a while to make the right angles and the animal needs to be in the right place, but I've had pretty good luck working inside the fence links too. This is terrific! #9335828

Jack Ryan April 05, 2011

Glad to know you had the fence...well timed with excellent clarity and interesting comp...great shot! #9336004

John Connolly April 05, 2011

Excellent work here Jerry! I wouldn't have known there was a fence there, if you hadn't mentioned it!
Your gallery is looking great at the moment! #9336021

Bill Houghton April 05, 2011

Jerry, great shot of this lion yawning. Good shot. #9336206

Jerry Rega April 05, 2011

Thanks all! Jerry #9336341

Stephanie Frey April 05, 2011

Wonderful image with beautiful clarity! Thanks for sharing what lens you used, as this is one that I've been considering. #9336394

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 05, 2011

My what big teeth he has...wonderful detail and timing, Jerry!! #9336676

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 06, 2011

Perfect timing on this Jerry. You sure caught him at the right moment. #9336965

Mike Clime April 06, 2011

Nice close up and details, Jerry! Hope it was just a yawn. #9337773

Orsi April 06, 2011

Awesome shot,Jerry!! #9337974

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 07, 2011

Amazing Jerry! Outstanding timing and clarity...

However...I can't look at it without yawning...and you need to get him a dental appointment, and get those teeth cleaned! :-)

jo ann c. #9339897

Jerry Rega April 07, 2011

Thank you Jo Ann! That is funny, I was thinking the same thing that the lion needed his teeth cleaned. That photo was close to the exact colors as shoot.
Jerry #9339913

Jerry Rega April 09, 2011

Thank you all!! Jerry #9342056

Phyllis A. Houghton April 11, 2011

This is my grandson's favorite. He liked the teeth! #9345750

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