Iduna Posted March 17, 2014 Share #1  Posted March 17, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Our local zoo has manifold species. Among them 2 wolverines. This shot is from my visit earlier this year. So, when I went there last sunday those two guys ran about and each time crossing each other's way the grumpily gnarled at each other and no shot was possible with my manual lens.  Olympus EM5 with Telyt R 250 mm     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/223753-wolverine/?do=findComment&comment=2551590'>More sharing options...
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wildlightphoto Posted March 17, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted March 17, 2014 Those claws look like they can do more than grumpy growl! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share #3 Â Posted March 17, 2014 Doug, Â man thanks for your response. Yes, you are right, one slap. . .they can climb trees very fast and I suppose their food needs a fast strong grip also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted March 17, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted March 17, 2014 Looks so cute doesn't he! And again you've managed to make this animal appear to be in his natural environment in the wild, which is not so easy to achieve I imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Basso Posted March 18, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Great shot of the most various animal the Wolverine .This beast is not afraid of any other predator ,also is very adapted to the deep snow high up in the mountains .I just saw a documentary about this animal .So I am glad you got this excellent photo of it. John Basso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundraline Posted March 18, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Nice photo, Iduna. Wolverines are almost never seen in the wild. They are solitary animals that have huge territories. I have seen one only once in the wild, and that was nearly 40 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 18, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) A wonderful photo, even if it doesn't look at all like Hugh Jackman. If I recall, the only animal bolder and more fearsome is the honey badger (Perhaps they are in a bad mood since they don't like the weak sounding name, "honey" badger). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted March 18, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Good shot Iduna. Wolverines are solitary animals and very rare to see in the wild. Where I live there have been documented cases where wolverines have fought (and won) mountain lions over downed deer. Amazing animal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #9 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Dee, Â thanks, you are right, I always try to gie way to the imagination of freedom that no fence will be disturbing. I am amused to find it "cute". You did not hear the grumpy sound. Â John, your comment is very interesting. I am glad you like it. Â Tundraline, many thanks for your informative comment. They are really impressive animals and we are lucky to have two of them here then. Â Stuart, good you like the portrait of this powerful animal. Thanks for your nice comment. Â Bill, yes, amazing they are, and all the comments here are giving a hint. Here were have the German name "Vielfrass" which means shovel in what you an get. And this is quite an unpolite name for some such humans being guest a dinner party.... - Have a nice day, thanks for your nice support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted March 18, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Iduna, Â A great capture of that mean looking guy. Excellent composition, lovely colors and crisp sharpness. It's good to stay far away with those razor-like claws ready and waiting. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted March 19, 2014 Share #11 Â Posted March 19, 2014 Iduna, Â This is a terrific image of a mysterious (to me) animal. The fur is spectacular and the claws are to die for. You've done a great job of photographing him, displaying lots of detail. Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share #12 Â Posted March 19, 2014 Paul, Â the shot was from a visitor platform with no fence disturbing. I was surprised how fast they can climb a tree and their running technique is fast but a bit limping and awkward. Thanks for sharing a moment with this guy. Â Ece, you are right, this animal is strange - thanks for your nice support. only focussed correctly the rest was being done by the lens. Although the Telyt 250 is ranking among the non-spectacular lenses it provides a lot of details and is not too bulky to handle. A monopod is fine, because it is too heavy for the camera mount. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted March 20, 2014 Share #13 Â Posted March 20, 2014 Yes, they are fearsome, I had a run in with one many years ago and lost one on my hunting dogs in Alaska. Since then, I have the most respect for this predator. Now, let me comment on your fine picture, just a great example of a fine shot, I thought at first you may have been lucky enough to come upon him in the wild. Â Best regards, Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share #14 Â Posted March 21, 2014 Hank, Â the story of your dog is very sad. These strong animals are defending their territory and I am quite convinced they can kill whatever is disturbing them. Many thanks for your comment. Good to know the picture appears to be taken in the wilderness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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