Alpha Collective member Allison Anderson (@photoallison) spends her life traveling, documenting her adventures and sharing them on her Youtube Channel and Instagram. We frequently spend time watching her YouTube videos and scrolling her Instagram feed, living vicariously through her excursions. Recently, we came across this photo on her Instagram and wanted to learn more about how she made the image with her Sony 100-400mm GM lens on her Alpha 1. Keep reading as she shares her story behind the shot, plus a vlog from her travels in Namibia. Learn more about the complete kit of cameras and lenses she brings on her travels for photo and video HERE.

Photo by Allison Anderson. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master. 1/640-sec., f/4.5, ISO 100

Travel photographer & vlogger Allison Anderson shares how she captured a serendipitous moment in Namibia with her dream camera & lens combination for wildlife.

Meet Allison

I’m a content creator specializing in travel and lifestyle photography and videography. My primary platform is YouTube, where I document my travel experiences from around the world. In January 2018, I made it my New Year’s Resolution to begin solo traveling. I’ve since traveled alone all over the world, sharing my experiences through photographs and cinematic videos. I hope to encourage other women to embrace the adventure of exploring by themselves.

A Wildlife Safari In Namibia

I was in Namibia on a photography tour focusing on landscapes and wildlife. This image was taken at sunrise as we drove into Etosha National Park. The fun thing about a safari is you never know what you’ll see, and this was exciting to witness so early in the day. The term for a group of zebras is a dazzle, and dazzle us they did! We sat and watched as they crossed the road in front of us in the morning light.

Check out the full vlog of the trip, to see video footage of the Zebras, jump to 6:40 in the video:

A Dream Telephoto Zoom For Wildlife Photography

This was shot with the Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master lens. The 100-400mm is a dream for wildlife photos and the burst shooting and high resolution of the Alpha 1 allowed me to capture the exact frame and detail I wanted.

This was taken handheld out of a window at 100mm, manual exposure, f/4.5, 1/640 shutter. It was one of those shots that felt serendipitous: the sunrise glow, the lens flare, and the zebras lined up, all perfectly framed from the seat of a vehicle.

Minimal Editing

The exposure was great straight out of camera but a few subtle color adjustments in Adobe Lightroom made the image pop. I pulled the green hues a bit more yellow and tinted the entire image slightly more magenta for the creamy beige look.

Check out more of Allison’s adventures on her Alpha Universe Profile, Youtube Channel and Instagram @photoallison.