Wolves Watch the Winter Bison
Dead of winter in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley. Wolves and Bison coexist, but if the Bison weaken they may fall prey to the patient wolf pack. Absent obvious illness or weakness in the Bison, the wolves remain a safe distance knowing that the injury they would incur in a frontal attack would undoubtedly lead to their own demise.
Canon EOS-1D, Mark II, Canon 500 f4L IS w Canon 1.4 extender – 1/8000@ f/7.1, ISO 400, Bogen 3411 w Wimberley style head. Processed in Adobe Lightroom 2.2
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Patty Boyte
Amazing capture Ken, I’m in awe!!
Ken McElroy replied
Thanks Patty – so was I.
Jan Timmons
What a stunning shot, Ken! As Patty writes, I, too, feel awe. Beautiful wolves.
Th3rd World Order
nice work
Jen Davies
wow fantastic image! powerful shot!! nice work well done!
Heather Rivet...
outstanding
cdudak
Outstanding shot, capturing a part of nature…..Kay
Kelly Robinson
Great image
Sharon Mau
This is an extra ordinary image Ken!!
Sharon Mau
Extraordinary as in beautiful!! It is an amazing nature scenic, and I love seeing the wolves in their natural habitat. Beautiful work!
Ken McElroy replied
Thanks so much Sharon – it is amazing to witness. I have been watching them since they were restored to the Park and the thrill remains – nothing like the soulful howl of a wolf in the wild.
Ken McElroy
This photo is included in an article I have posted in Redbubbles, Nature Magazine online
Hope you will visit it as well.
Rachel Counts
WOW! Such a beautiful image – one of these days, I will visit Yellowstone National Park… one of the things to do on my list.
whalegeek
What a moment in time, Ken. Prey vs. predator; which will win this battle? Excellent work.
BarbL
This is truly an amazing capture! I especially love the bird perched on top of the bison….but you can see the wolves and the bison sizing each other up. Wonderful!
Danielle Espin
Fantastic capture, details the extremes of the weather, patience of the wolves and wariness of the bison.
Charlene Aycoc...
How in the world did you get into yellowstone in the dead of winter? So lucky, great shot.
Ken McElroy replied
Charlene – the highway through Lamar Valley is kept open year round because it is the only way folks who live in Cooke City Mt. can get in or out – lucky for me.
Alice Oates
Congratulations, your image has been
Ken McElroy replied
I’m deeply honored to be recognized in this group. Thanks to Alice and those others who sponsor or follow the group.
dawndavies
many congrats on your feature, dawn
Ken McElroy replied
THanks so much dawn.
Dawnsky2
Congrats on your feature :)
Barbara Burkhardt
Incredible dedication on your part Ken. You have been rewarded with some amazing shots here.
Torfinn Johann...
Gorgeous capture!
trueblvr
this is a wonderful shot. Showing the hard side of nature. The coexistance is amazing. But I also like the feeling you got of the freezing and desolation of the land.
brimellor1
Stunning shot!!
Anne McGinn
fantastic!
Michael McCasland
Absolutely amazing work!
Kimba Vetten
Congrats on your feature
Colin Trebble
Congratulations on your feature – well done!
fourthangel
Congratulations on your feature. It’s a great shot! You were lucky to see that.
Brett Stevenson
Excellent.
Brett Stevenson
Maybe the sly wolves were really watching you…..
Ken McElroy replied
In fact – it’s highly likely that they were.
Malena Design
bravo!!!
Mika
7th November 2009 – Congratulations on your feature that is one super amazing shot!
Ken McElroy replied
Thanks so much, Mika – it was amazing to be there witnessing those events – Yellowstone is such a national treasure.
Gary Lengyel
Lucky you! I saw a wolf pack when I was there in January ‘08, but they were too far away. Cloer by was a small pack of bison with a lone coyote among them. I think he was seeking refuge from the wolves.
Berns 25 days ago
Wow! Congrats on all your features, I adore Wolves :)
BigD 23 days ago
Wow, excellent capture, Ken