Iduna Posted January 30, 2014 Share #1  Posted January 30, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) To go early to our local zoo here is providing a few moments between photographer and animal. This wolf started checking the route for food preparations. He was watchful and also keen to find out what was going on. He came over twice and each time waited just long enough to let me have a few shots.  Olympus EM5 with Telyt 250mm    Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/221190-wolf/?do=findComment&comment=2522168'>More sharing options...
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Karl G Posted January 30, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted January 30, 2014 Iduna, beautiful wolf and portrait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted January 30, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted January 30, 2014 Iduna, He is beautiful and so is your shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted January 30, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted January 30, 2014 Iduna, Â A wonderful capture of that beautiful animal. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andkeen Posted January 30, 2014 Share #5  Posted January 30, 2014 I agree with all the above!  Best regards  Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted January 30, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted January 30, 2014 Iduna, Â Striking image. Wolves are one of the most misunderstood animals on earth. Fairy tales have made people think of them as evil blood thirsty animals when in fact they are an important part of the animal world. Â Glad you posted such a fine image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted January 30, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted January 30, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) very sharp. image conveys an atmosphere of calm not usually associated with a wolf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share #8 Â Posted January 31, 2014 Karl, Dee, Paul, Andrew, Bill, hsw thanks. There was a period of a tragic drama in the past when the 2 wolves being left killed the dominant guide of which the others felt being suppressed. But for the time being they seem to be a bit more relaxed. Indeed we know little about these animals but they are, as we learn social, dynamic and much different from what we know from tales. for nature they keep the game in balance . Thank you all for your nice comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhrads Posted January 31, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted January 31, 2014 Great shot Iduna! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 31, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted January 31, 2014 A very alert animal. A slight pity his ear tips are missing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 31, 2014 Share #11 Â Posted January 31, 2014 Lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share #12 Â Posted January 31, 2014 Lawrence, Stuart, Â thanks for spending a few moments with the wolf. Â David, Â you are right, a slight unattentiveness of mine. But I think I have also a "complete" shot but chose this one for its being so near. Thanks for having a close look deep into the face of the wolf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted February 1, 2014 Share #13 Â Posted February 1, 2014 Iduna, Â Great shot. I hate zoos. We have a healthy population of wild wolves living naturally in family packs. On canoe trips to the Boundary Waters canoe Area Wilderness I often hear them singing in the night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share #14 Â Posted February 1, 2014 Al, I also hate zoos but since not everybody is living next to wilderness I am really split in two minds about this. The wolf group in our city is confirming what you are saying. This is great that you can listen to their singing. I find it also great that this species is coming back to Europe. Thanks for your response. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 2, 2014 Share #15 Â Posted February 2, 2014 Iduna; you are very courageous!... Â A superb portrait of this hansom and smiling creature! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted February 2, 2014 Share #16 Â Posted February 2, 2014 Iduna, Â Seems you are created an interest with this image. It's a beautiful image of one of natures great animals. I'm not a fan of zoos but realize their importance in showing many that would never get to see these animals an opportunity to do so. Zoos often have animals that would not be able to survive in the wild for various reasons. I salute them for that. Â I live in an area that has many wolves. I'm lucky enough to have seen some in the wild. On the down side, hunting and trapping wolves is allowed in my state. It's a pity these animals are misunderstood. Man tends to fear what he does not understand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share #17 Â Posted February 2, 2014 Bill, Â yes, you are right about mankind here. The wolves in your region are the guardians of an overpopulation of deer etc. Hunting wolves makes only sense if nature is out of balance. But for those reasons just to satisfy a passion it is a questionable act of selfimposed demonstration of power. Thanks for continuated discussion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 4, 2014 Share #18  Posted February 4, 2014 Iduna, Seems you are created an interest with this image. It's a beautiful image of one of natures great animals. I'm not a fan of zoos but realize their importance in showing many that would never get to see these animals an opportunity to do so. Zoos often have animals that would not be able to survive in the wild for various reasons. I salute them for that.  I live in an area that has many wolves. I'm lucky enough to have seen some in the wild. On the down side, hunting and trapping wolves is allowed in my state. It's a pity these animals are misunderstood. Man tends to fear what he does not understand.  My sentiments exactly. Our state also recently started allowing hunting and trapping of wolves. It's a very sad commentary on the lack of understanding we humans have for the wolf social order and reproductive process. I once found several traps set along a stream on land I own in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Whoever came to retrieve them found inoperative piles of bent metal. There is a wolf pack in the area but we never see them, just hear them howling.  Your photo is still very beautiful, Iduna. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Basso Posted February 4, 2014 Share #19 Â Posted February 4, 2014 Hello Iduna. There was a time in my life I photographed a lot of animals.When I saw this beautiful portrait you posted of this magnificent animal,It brought back many memories.I watch a lot of National Geographic films on TV about wild life.Also here in Canada there is a show called Hope For Wildlife.This is also the ladies name( Hope Swinimer) , who runs this great wild life rescue farm in the province of Nova Scotia.I watch this every week. Greetings: John Basso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #20 Â Posted February 4, 2014 Brent, Â many thanks for your informative and emotional comment. It means a lot to exchange about these themes bound to the hope that mankind can change their attitude towards this magnificent animal. Â John, also from you a very concerned comment. Thanks for your response and I am happy that this picture causes so many reactions here on this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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