Grey Wolf - Forest of Wolves Series © by Mary Campbell

These lovely wolves are protected in a preserve called the Lakota Wolf Wildlife Preserve, in Columbia NJ USA 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.

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

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Comments

photosanabout 5 years ago

incredible beauty……but the eyes have it…..
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.
– Mary Campbell
coolartabout 5 years ago

Lovely pose and great eyes they really are special animals
Thanks, they are loverly.
– Mary Campbell
Joanne Bradleyabout 5 years ago

Lovely capture! Each animal has a special place in our world ecology! Sounds like a wonderful place to observe them!
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.
– Mary Campbell
boydmillerabout 5 years ago

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.
I’m really laughing, I hate those little garden slugs. Thanks for the comment!
– Mary Campbell
pijinlaneabout 5 years ago

Impossibly beautiful … my alter ego!
I gather their are wolves where you live too huh. Yes they are beautiful and wild. You must be too.
– Mary Campbell
Rita Iszlaiabout 5 years ago

amazing!
Thanks for the visit Rita..
– Mary Campbell
Alice Oatesabout 5 years ago

Great shot, grey wolves are my favourite
Thanks Alice, they are special animals
– Mary Campbell
Rick Friedlealmost 5 years ago

Great capture!
Mary Campbellalmost 5 years ago

Thanks Rick.
Lisa Evansalmost 5 years ago

Breathtaking. Thank you for shearing !!!!
Thanks Lisa, glad you liked him..
– Mary Campbell