I Don't Think So

Scott Denny

I Don't Think So

The Minnesota Zoo, in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is one of my favorite zoos to shoot in. I love the natural enclosures and thier size. The zoo does a great job ensuring these animals have a safe and natural habitat.

Canon 30D
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM
ISO 250
1/125th sec
f/5.6
Bogen 3011 Tripod Legs w/ Amvona Telos Series Ball Head

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I Don't Think So by Scott Denny
I Don't Think So by Scott Denny
  • Jonathan Bartlett

    Jonathan Bartlett

    Still lovin that 400 I see!!
    Great shot Scott!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Yes very much so. I do not regret a thing.

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    Awesome, I just did some shooting in Como Zoo in Minnesota, and was pleased with some of my shots. I did get a wolf, not as good as this, but through the fence, and the fence does not show.
    This was a instant fav. for me. Bravo. I want a 400 or 600 lens.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Hmmmm…I did not know there was another zoo in the area. Something to certainly check out.

    A 400mm or 600mm will certainly weigh heavy on your cash flow. I chose the prime 400mm f/5.6 for budget reasons. It in itself was $1200. The faster 400mm and 600mm will easily run you into multy thousands pre lens.

    Good luck with your lens choice. Thanks for the tip on the other zoo.

  • scenescapes

    scenescapes

    I don’t think so either…LOL. Beautiful. Love this animal, they are so misunderstood. Was always afraid of them until I met one face to face.

  • Scott Denny replied

    This is a Mexican Wolf. Like many wolf breeds they have had some trouble. My understanding is they are no longer wild, only captive.

    To me forms of media really give certain animals a bad rap. Take the bear for instance. I was at a bear conservancy in Minnesota last year. I never realized until they displayed old Sport Afield magazine covers just how bad they protrayed bears. They protray them and mad (crazy) and ruthless maneaters.

    I think wolves get deal the same crappy hand.

    Thanks for your continued support.

  • scenescapes

    scenescapes

    I agree with you. Wildlife gets a bad rap most of the time. There’s a reason they’re called “wild”life. I know people have been mauled by bears, but I don’t think all the facts are in the stories. Any wildlife will fight to protect their young whether you see them or not. I certainly wouldn’t try to pet a bear in the wild but, I also don’t think they would normally attack me without some type of provocation. I hike alone in the wilderness quite often and although I haven’t seen a lot of wildlife, what I have seen generally goes the other way. Have never been intimated by any animals I run into. But I certainly show them the respect they deserve…LOL.

  • Scott Denny replied

    That s just being wise my friend…just being wise.

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes

    holy cow, scott!! his eyes search your soul. fantastic image!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I am so glad this one turned out.

  • Jean Hildebrant

    Jean Hildebrant

    Wonderful shot, Scott, his eyes are so piercing!

  • Scott Denny replied

    NIce to hear from you again. Thank you very much.

  • Gavin J Hawley

    Gavin J Hawley

    Great shot. Such fierce intensity in his eyes.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thanks. I do hope you get a chance to see more of my work. I have several other images in my Wolves & Kin category at my homepage.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    I wouldn’t mess with him.lol Wow what a cracking shot Scott

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thanks man. I just happened to catch that kind of look. He really was not mad.

  • Tim Denny

    Tim Denny

    Check all photos, all are nicely done, good job

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thanks. I am rather pleased with several from the zoo. Each of these were shot with the 400mm. I really do dig the lens.

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Beautiful Scott and those eyes oh my !!

  • Scott Denny replied

    I know…crazy eyes huh? Thanks for your comments.

  • longball

    longball

    Wow…......What sharp eyes you have. Great focus and clairity.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I love the Canon 400mm prime lens. It with a little luck and you get shots like this one. Thanks for all your comments.

  • SandyK

    SandyK

    Wow Scott great capture!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you for your support. I appreciate it…really.

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    What a fine portrait of this wolf. He looks like he is viewing you. Also seems as though he isn’t thinking anything too nice. LOL. It’s a wonderful caputure. Well done.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I appreciate this comment and all the others let at other images.

  • George Kypreos

    George Kypreos

    wow! great Shott Scott!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I am very pleased with the lens and the shot. Lord knows I dont really want to be that close to a big bad wolf.
    :-)

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Scott what an awesome shot, you should also put this in the eye contact group, would be perfect. Instant fav with me…...Kay

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I took your advice and joined the group. I submitted a couple other shots as well. Nice to hear from you.

  • Cheri  McEachin
  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much for the feature. I totally appreciate your continued support of my work.

  • Eva Andréasson

    Eva Andréasson

    This is incredible! I love everything about it :D
    Congratulations on a well deserved feature!
    Have a lovely weekend. Best wishes, Eva (Sweden) :D

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I hope you get a chance to swing back and check out some of my other work. You have a great weekend as well.

  • Eva Andréasson

    Eva Andréasson

    You are very welcome Scott!
    I took a speed tour through your photos and I think I need to come back ;)
    Eva :D

  • lckk

    lckk

    this is so cool, great capture and congratulations!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. Please do come back and check out some of my other pieces.

  • whalegeek

    whalegeek

    Scott, fabulous work with this wolf!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I am not only pleased with the result but also pleased with the response to this image.

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Truly beautiful image!!! Great work :))

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I do hope you get a chance to come back and check out some of my other work.

  • ys-eye

    ys-eye

    Wow, gorgeous! Wonderful capture, looks like you just bumped into him in the forest! :)

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I love the natural settings at the Minnesota Zoo. Please do come back and check out some of my other work.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Magnificent!!!!!! Such a beautiful animal!!!!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much.

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Beautiful.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I appreciate your taking time to view and comment.

  • FallingHorse

    FallingHorse

    Great shot Scott – intense eyes.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I hope you get a chance to visit again and see some of my other work.

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Beautiful creature, great capture!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. Please do visit again. I have several more of these wolves in my portfolio.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Beautiful shot!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I hope you get a chance to view some of my other work as well.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    well done

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time.

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Stunning Scott

  • Scott Denny replied

    It has been a long time Julie…thank you for your comment and taking the time to visit.

  • kemal91

    kemal91

    Love it. Instant favourite. I have a very weird fascination with wolves & foxes…. Very intimidating glare. :)

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I have many other images in my portfolio. I have a category named Wolves & Kin at my RB homepage.

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Excellent! You have an affinity with wolves, I think. The expressions you capture i your photos seem personal somehow.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I love animal shots period. I think it is one of my better subjects. I do appreciate your comment. Very genuine. Thank you.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant image, Scott!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I hope you get a chance to come back and view some of my other work.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent,

  • Scott Denny replied

    As always I appreciate your comments.

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Fabulous image!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. Please do stop by again and check out some of my other images.

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    Wonderful portrait of a wonderful animal! Congratulations – and keep on enjoying that lens!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I hope you have a chance to come back and check out the rest of my portfolio.

  • Ann J. Przyojski

    Ann J. Przyojski

    Amazing capture.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you for taking the time to view and comment. Please do come back and check out some of my other work.

  • Robbiegraham

    Robbiegraham

    Fantastic shot Scott! Robbie

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. Please do come back and check some of my other work. I appreciate it.

  • Lisa G. Putman

    Lisa G. Putman

    Gorgeous Scott!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. It has been a while…hope all is well. :-)

  • anna mark

    anna mark

    Great shot :)

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I am very pleased with the shot and its sucess. Please do come back to visit and view more of my work.

  • ssklar

    ssklar

    Beautiful shot.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I do hope you can come back and visit my other postings.

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    Great capture!! What a expression!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    THank you very much. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you get a chance to come back.

  • Jenn Shiels

    Jenn Shiels

    Great capture. Don’t want to mess with this guy

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you for taking the time to view and comment.

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Beautiful capture…..love the eyes in this and the expression is priceless. Awesome immage !!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.

  • Roy  Lindman

    Roy Lindman

    Fantastic appearance !
    Great shot !

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. Please do return to check out some of my other work.

  • Ilene Clayton

    Ilene Clayton 29 days ago

    Intense shot….love it!

  • Scott Denny replied 29 days ago

    Thank you very much.

  • DigitallyStill

    DigitallyStill 19 days ago

    Awesome capture Scott. Well done!

    Francine
    DigitallyStill

  • Misti Hymas

    Misti Hymas 11 days ago

    Fantastic straight on gaze that you caught!!

  • INERVISIONS

    INERVISIONS 11 days ago

    Wow he’s a beauty, excellent capture.

  • UncaDeej

    UncaDeej less than a minute ago

    The eyes tend to do the talking in this one i like it alot…..FAV…..

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