Grey Wolf - Forest of Wolves Series

Mary Campbell

Grey Wolf - Forest of Wolves Series

These lovely wolves are protected in a preserve called the Lakota Wolf Wildlife Preserve, in Columbia NJ. They are beautiful creatures, and the perserve gives them a home in an otherwise hostile environment where wolves are much maligned. Sure they live by eating chickens and some live stock but truth be told Bears are probably more responsible for the things wolves are blamed for.

Wolves live there lives in a community, much like humans they mate for life, and protect their young. They morn their partners death much like us. And are competitive for the top spot in the pack. (Well I know some humans just like that!).

If you live close to NJ or Penn. it’s worth a visit. They have regular tours and Photo tours, I took these shots on the regular tour, although the other tour is probably better for a serious photography experience with wolves.

Part of the proceeds from the profits of the sales of these prints will be donated to the organization.

Camera info: Canon 5D with a 75-300 zoom lens attached.

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Grey Wolf - Forest of Wolves Series by Mary Campbell
Grey Wolf - Forest of Wolves Series by Mary Campbell
  • photosan

    photosan

    incredible beauty…...but the eyes have it…..

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thank’s I must admit I enhanced the saturation a bit, to look like they did when I was there. It is their unique eyes that are so attractive though.

  • coolart

    coolart

    Lovely pose and great eyes they really are special animals

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks, they are loverly.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Lovely capture! Each animal has a special place in our world ecology! Sounds like a wonderful place to observe them!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Yes, I was very impressed with the care the 3 people who run and maintain this preserve take to keep them all healthy and natural.

  • boydmiller

    boydmiller

    Hi Mary…I just love your wolves series….one of the novels I am writing is about wolves, spirit wolves…they are my favorite animal…well almost…pelicans and dead slugs are close seconds.

  • Mary Campbell replied

    I’m really laughing, I hate those little garden slugs. Thanks for the comment!

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Impossibly beautiful … my alter ego!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    I gather their are wolves where you live too huh. Yes they are beautiful and wild. You must be too.

  • Rita Iszlai

    Rita Iszlai

    amazing!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks for the visit Rita..

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Great shot, grey wolves are my favourite

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Alice, they are special animals

  • RickF

    RickF

    Great capture!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Thanks Rick.

  • Lisa Evans

    Lisa Evans

    Breathtaking. Thank you for shearing !!!!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Lisa, glad you liked him..

  • Laura Redmond

    Laura Redmond

    such lovely eyes,,great shot,, :)

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Dawnsky, he’s a beautiful creature.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a stunning shot of the most wonderful wolf, well done,dawn

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Dawn, he was magnificant in person.

  • Elizarose

    Elizarose

    beautiful… just stunning.

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    look at those eyes! love it:)

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Yes he has special eyes, very deep.. Thanks

  • wendywoo1972

    wendywoo1972

    What an amazing capture. Beautiful image of a very beautiful wolf

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Wendy, glad you liked him.

  • Purpleball

    Purpleball

    Awsome Pic :) u r doing wut i hope to do in the Future. :) i envy u
    hope u keep getting to live a dream!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Purpleball, it’s getting harder in this economic climate.. but you just do what you can to survive it all and keep the art alive.

  • Purpleball

    Purpleball

    So true :(
    But we’ll keep it alive or die trying :)

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Beautiful mary :)))

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks so glad you liked it.

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    What a beautiful sight and perfect shot. I’ve once seen a pack run wild here in the ‘burbs, but not this closely. While sad that wolves need a sanctuary now to survive there, I applaud your photographs for showing their beauty.

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Yes they are magnificant creatures, and it is sad. The reserve said that their are very few left in the wild and they are mostly being sustained by reserves like this. Thanks for stopping by.

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Beautiful animal, great pose. You’ve given me a new destination, thank you. ;-)

  • Mary Campbell replied

    If you do wind up going and take the regular tour bring a long lens as you’ll have to shoot thru a fense. If you shoot at the maximum lenght the fense should disappear. The photo tour gives you better access but it cost more too. So it’s what you’re looking for. I took these on the regular tour.

  • Kim McClain

    Kim McClain

    Awesome photo, I’m going to have to find Columbia NJ

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Go North then West on Rt. 80 almost to Pennsylvania and it will take you there. It’s a good day trip. Have fun.

  • Elizaday

    Elizaday

    He is lovely! Wonderful capture.

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Eliza, I’m glad you liked it.

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan


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  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks again, what a nice surprise

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Gorgeous animal and such a beautiful capture…...awesome immage !!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Sean, glad you liked it.

  • Deborah  Benoit

    Deborah Benoit

    I just love wolves. Beautiful capture of this beautiful creature!!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    Thanks Deborah, appreciate it.

  • Mabs

    Mabs

    Stunning capture !!

  • Mary Campbell replied

    thanks Mabs, appreciate it.

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