Posted by Paula Graham on June 21, 2007 at 3:49 PM
In the ancient forest of Wielowieza, close to the Bellarus border there are lots of wolves, I saw their track and droppings. You never see the animals themselves though.
There is are huge enlosures, within the National park, where wolves and bison are bred for eventual release and there they are photographable.
Such imposing animals.
D2x, 200-400, Manual metering at 1/250 f/5.6 Iso 400, tripod
Raw, converted in PS, processed in PS
Posted by David Taylor on June 21, 2007 at 4:08 PM
Superb.A pity they are such maligned creatures. Such is life.
Lovely image and full of detail from that 200-400. What aperture did you use just out of interest?
Regards Chris.
Posted by Elliott Neep on June 22, 2007 at 3:15 AM
Hi Paula,
Although this is captive, nothing can take away from the beauty of these animals and the impact of this image. The fur has great texture and its a really strong composition. I'd love to have a shot like this. Would you be able to send me a PM on the location as I'm planning a trip out that way for 2008. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 22, 2007 at 4:03 AM
Paula - animal 'situation' totally unimportant - image is a complete stunner
nice to see your active involvement in conservation on your site (now i've had the time to look at it!) and i do like this image. i don't think the situation of these wolves is wholly lamentable as they can be considered "managed" rather than just captive, which i think is wholly different than something seen in a park for example. ok - easier to photograph, but what's the likelihood of having the resources to spend 6 months tracking them!?!?!? and i'd imagine income is derived from tourism/photography to allow the relaese programmes and community education to continue? superb.
Very nice indeed Paula.
It's the many different shades of colour in their fur that really catches my eye,and of course that superb view of a front and side facing animal.
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14 repliesThere is are huge enlosures, within the National park, where wolves and bison are bred for eventual release and there they are photographable.
Such imposing animals.
D2x, 200-400, Manual metering at 1/250 f/5.6 Iso 400, tripod
Raw, converted in PS, processed in PS
Lovely image and full of detail from that 200-400. What aperture did you use just out of interest?
Regards Chris.
Although this is captive, nothing can take away from the beauty of these animals and the impact of this image. The fur has great texture and its a really strong composition. I'd love to have a shot like this. Would you be able to send me a PM on the location as I'm planning a trip out that way for 2008. Thanks for sharing.
It's a bit of a shame that the point of the ear overlaps the tip of the nose, but only a very minor nit!
hi paula,
nice to see your active involvement in conservation on your site (now i've had the time to look at it!) and i do like this image. i don't think the situation of these wolves is wholly lamentable as they can be considered "managed" rather than just captive, which i think is wholly different than something seen in a park for example. ok - easier to photograph, but what's the likelihood of having the resources to spend 6 months tracking them!?!?!? and i'd imagine income is derived from tourism/photography to allow the relaese programmes and community education to continue? superb.
mark
It's the many different shades of colour in their fur that really catches my eye,and of course that superb view of a front and side facing animal.
Tim
Phillip.