Wolf (for Pete Cairns)

Strawberry or Raspberry, Pete?

Seriously: Thought I would post an image where you would have more chance of seeing it.

Finland was a great trip. The bears were amazing, but that final evening and the encounter with this wolf was truly magical.

It was a real privilege to see one on that first morning even though it was too distant to do anything other than watch and enjoy the moment. If that had been the only sighting then one could not have been disappointed. Watching an animal in its natural environment is an experience to be enjoyed in its own right, but when one decides to come this close it would be rude not to record the moment.

Very smart image Cheryl and those eyes !!!!, very envious

Andy...

Hi Cheryl,
This is a beautiful shot, must have been some experience to see these in the wild

Do you have any photos of one jumping over a wooden gate ?

Well done.

Geoff.

Great shot Cheryl - I didn't realise you were on here has well as epz (I am dewie from epz)

Oscar

Dream come true, to see one is something, to get this shot....well, can you top it?

Must have been great lovely image if I were to be very nit picky I would clone out the black bit in the right top corner, and those eyes are lovely

Thanks all.

You're right Karen, hadn't really noticed it as the image is full-frame and I was tired, so just converted from RAW, resized and posted. That will teach me to only process when I've fully recovered from 4 nights sleeping (or is that listening to others snore ) when staying overnight in the hides.

And yes, before anyone says it I know I snore as well

Been on here since 2005 Dewie, but normally lurk and do not post. Had not checked the postings out for quite a while to be truthful, but I do enjoy the work of quite a number of members and so this is always a good place to come look sometimes.

Hey Cheryl,

That's a splendid image there. All the characteristics just suit the image. The stare, the pose and the distance from the trees gives something of a cautious feel to the wolf which I think is great because it realigns the balance of fear normally imagined when thinking about these predators.

Glad you enjoyed your trip.

Chris

Cracking shot Cheryl, looks like you had a great trip, look forward to seeing more shots
Lee

You'd be hard-pushed to find a better portrait of a wild wolf in Europe. Simply magical.

Pete

Thanks all.

Shooting portrait was a conscious decision as I felt it gave more depth and a sense of location. Like I said earlier had not really noticed the crow but will crop it out in any other images when processed.

Thanks Chris, a good description, but maybe a little deep for me, my photography tends to be a bit less analytical as I spend all week doing stuff I need to think deeply about I tend to just shoot what I feel will work.

Thanks Lee and Jules, you never know I may post a few, but I rarely have time to comment on others, and that seems kind of wrong in the way the forum works, so probably just carry on lurking.

Pete, thanks. Not sure what else to say. Thanks to you and Amanda for organising a great trip.

Cheryl

Stunning Photography and a privilege indeed to capture a wild wolf

SLight nit covered but simply awesome there Cheryl.. Up to your usual high standard and captures the very essence of the animal and its environment. What more could one ask for.. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

Brett

Super image Cheryl - nice to see you posting on here again.

Ian

Thanks everyone.

I'll try to make some time to post and comment in the next few weeks.