Mountain Lion Story in Griffith Park

The video explores the story of a mountain lion in Griffith Park, LA, highlighting the challenges of photographing urban wildlife. The lion, known as P22, navigated busy freeways to reach the park. The photographer discusses the unique difficulties of capturing images in an urban setting compared to remote jungles. Techniques for night photography and the use of remote cameras are explained. After 14 months, the photographer successfully captures the desired image of P22 at the Hollywood sign.

What major challenge did the mountain lion face to reach Griffith Park?

• Crossing busy freeways

• Avoiding other predators

• Finding food

• Navigating through the jungle

How does photographing urban wildlife in downtown LA differ from remote jungles?

• There are fewer technical challenges in urban areas

• Urban wildlife is less visible during the day

• There is less traffic in urban areas

• Urban wildlife is more active during the day

Why are remote cameras used for photographing urban mountain lions?

• To capture images during the day

• To capture images at night

• To avoid disturbing the wildlife

• To photograph from a distance

What is the main challenge in finding locations for photographing urban wildlife?

• Finding areas with no human presence

• Finding locations with dense vegetation

• Balancing wildlife and cityscapes in the frame

• Avoiding areas with too much light

What was the photographer's goal after 14 months of effort?

• To capture a video of P22

• To photograph P22 at the Hollywood sign

• To document the daily life of P22

• To track P22's movements across the city

What signifies the success of the photographer's efforts?

• Capturing a clear image of P22

• Documenting P22's diet

• Recording P22's interactions with humans

• Tracking P22's migration patterns

What was a key factor in achieving the desired photograph?

• The type of camera used

• The weather conditions

• The time of day

• The lighting and composition