Yellowstone wolf appraises the situation as the photographer hunkers down for another volley of shots. Calm but watchful, the wolf seems confident of HIS place in this environment. Image captured between Tower Junction and Slough Creek in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.
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Canon EOS-7D, Canon 500 f4L IS w Canon 1.4 extender – 1/320@ f/6.3, ISO 100, Bogen 3411 w Wimberley style head. Processed in Adobe Lightroom 2.2 – tight crop.
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3rd Generation Montanan, raised with a camera in hand, matriculated at U of M (GRIZ) with degrees in History and Creative Writing. Amassing Canon gear to enjoy in my retirement. I spend whatever time I can in Yellowstone and various other Montana wild venues.
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Wonderful capture Ken, well done!
wow this is beautiful Ken! amazing DOF and perfect lighting!
Looks as if he’s appraising via eye AND nose. I detect a little sniffing action here. Magnificent.
Fantastic shot Ken! It’s amazing what these animals will let us do sometimes.
Mmmm. Fabulous to see him in his natural environment- what a beauty
Great capture of this lone sentry! Beautiful.
Just Beautiful
Great pose, Ken.
What a fantastic capture…beautiful work!
Wonderful image!