Name: Clement Kiragu
Picture title: Cloud of dust
Category: Black and white
Nationality: Kenya
Occupation: I am a full time Wildlife Photographer and Cinematographer
Technical information
Camera: Canon EOS 1dx Mark II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm
EXIF: 1/3200 sec; f6.3 ISO 800
Accessories: Bean bag for stabilization
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Clement Kiragu | Cloud of dust
Name: Clement Kiragu
Picture title: Cloud of Dust
Category: Black and withe
Nationality: Kenya
Occupation: I am a full time Wildlife Photographer and Cinematographer
Technical information
Camera: Canon EOS 1dx Mark II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm
EXIF: 1/3200 sec; f6.3 ISO 800
Accessories: Bean bag for stabilization
Clement Kiragu says:
It was a warm September evening in 2018. I was with my photo safari guests at the banks of Mara River, hoping to see a good crossing before the day ended. A herd of zebras started gathering near the river, the sun was under a very dark cloud, and I remember I kept wishing the cloud to pass so that we would get lovely sun rays. Then, just by the river, I spotted the lioness’s tail. I immediately advised my guests to focus on the lioness and she jumped to action as anticipated. It was a dramatic photographic opportunity, however the hunt failed, like 75% of lion hunt attempts. You could almost feel the disappointment in her posture, just alone in a large cloud of dust.
About Clement Kiragu:
Kenya
My name is Clement Kiragu. I am a storyteller. I am a child of Africa and documenting Africa, its people and wildlife mainly through the artforms of photography and cinematography. My journey in visual arts started in the art school, where I studied fine art and majored in graphic design. After that I spent ten years as an art director in Kenya’s top Advertising Agencies. I have been photographing people and wildlife for eight years now. Thus, the visual language has been my entire adult life. It’s my hope to use my knowledge to continue to tell African stories.