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Yellowstone Wolf People

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Posted by Rohn B. McKee on January 1, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Yellowstone Wolf People
While journeying North to find and photograph the Yellowstone wolves, I found many wolf people. Actually found three such groups. What a fun bunch. Join them in the Lamar River Valley, Yellowstone National Park. By the way I was fortunate to see 2 wolves. Sadly too far for my equipment. But I enjoyed them none the less.
Posted by John Klotz on January 1, 2009 at 2:32 PM
I was there a few years ago and saw 5 wolves hanging around a buffalo kill in Lamar. I got a capture of one but even with a 400 mm it looks like a micro-wolf. Next time I will rent a 600mm. They are something to see in the wild.
John
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 2, 2009 at 4:41 AM
I was there last winter, with a "Yellowstone in winter" workshop with Dale Franz. We were fortunate enough to come upon a fresh buffalo kill with a wolf pack on it - less than 1000 ft away. had to take OFF the 1.7 on my 500 mm. Just incredible. We were there shooting for 2 hours. :jump:

Sandy r
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 2, 2009 at 4:49 AM
one more of about 100...
Sandy
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on January 2, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Thanks Sandy for posting these. They are incredible. :toast: Must have been exciting.
Posted by Rohn B. McKee on January 2, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Thanks Sandy these are so beautiful
Posted by Don Grall on January 2, 2009 at 1:41 PM
You hit the jackpot, Sandy.. Great shots! I've been there in January and saw a bunch but none close enough. In Sept, 3 years ago, I watched a herd of about a dozen elk run for their lives, when a group of wolves suddenly appeared above them on a nearby hill south of Canyon. Never before have I ever seen elk really run at top speed, pretty impressive. The wolves just moved on and didn't give chase.
Posted by Paul Beiser on January 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Wow, Sandy - excellent!! Thanks for posting. :biggrin:
Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Awesome pics Sandy! You were very fortunate.
Posted by Don George on January 2, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Sandy,,,great images. Dale is quite the guide.
Posted by John Klotz on January 2, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Nice Sandy! Great action shot! Even after croping, my micro wolf is about a third that size. I thought about posting but I don't think it will hold up quality wise.