"Now Watch and Learn!"
My new wolf friend was determined to teach me how to howl after our shared lunch. He very “tenderly” took half of my sandwich from my offering hand with his mouth, lay it down on the ground and ate it layer by layer, slowly and savoringly, unlike my dog River, who would ALWAYS “wolf down” whatever is offered to her! :)
So now he set out, just a few feet away, raised one front leg a tiny bit for emphasis and howled. I got down on all fours, copied the posture and did the same. Obviously he was a little dissatisfied with my learning so he repeated the whole thing another time. And this time he was happy with his pupil. What a patient teacher I had! :)
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H. Lee
The smell of adventure, is in the air…....
TerriRiver replied
Thank you! Yes, the smell of adventure…. :)
Mary Lake
wow, he took the sandwich from your hand? Amazing. I don’t know if I’d be as brave as you in offering it to him, let alone trying to howl with him, I’d have been Petrified!!! Well done on capturing him in his pose and giving him some food!!! :-)
TerriRiver replied
I guess I’m not in any way afraid of wild animals as I would be of the “human animal”. :)
hilarydougill
What a wonderful capture, dog and legend. You my friend have a friend in him for life.
TerriRiver replied
I guess wolves are naturally friendly beings, aren’t they? :)
midnightdreamer
How wonderful, I am beside myself at the moment, what a wonderful encounter…a beautiful lunch companion….you are quite lucky my friend!!! Thank you for sharing this with us, a wonderful capture!
TerriRiver replied
Thank you for your kind words!
brian pendrey
great and wonderfull capture
TerriRiver replied
Thank you very much!
mlgkats
hi terri, good to see you, this is a great capture, gorgeous dog , i hoe we see more of her when she is around you do have away with the wild
TerriRiver replied
Thank you! :)
I believe you were being funny when you said “dog”, right? (As he is most definitely a HUGE wolf) :)
mlgkats
yes i was being funny , i love wolves, your welcome
apjenkins
Love the story and the wolf what magic do you have A wolf eating from your hand phew!!
Catherine Davis
Gorgeous photo and very cool story. I am so envious (and think you are a little bit brave, perhaps more than I would be!).
Antanas
Great capture, well done
Mariaan Krog A...
Your neighbourhood has so many exciting things, like this wolf! What I wouldn’t have given to experience it myself! Thanks for sharing this with us! He looks like a leader of his pack?
ShepS
another great shot!
stewartshang
A once in a lifetime shot and experience. Wonderful.
timbrewolf
Gorgeous shot! :)
Carmen Mandel-...
Incredible Wolf friend of yours, Terri. Thank you for adding this beautiful moment along your pledge to Art for Conservation.
whisperingruth
BEAUTIFUL capture…......love the charity you are supporting!
Lori Peters
Your work is so beautiful! This picture is very rare and moving.
MichelleR
I am a huge fan of wolves. I love this shot and I enjoyed reading about your “teacher.” You are so lucky to be able to get that close and share not only a sandwich but a wonderful moment! Nice job.
TerriRiver
NinaMosi Art
This is a stunning capture Terri!
Chris Earl
Stunning! : )
Carolyn Staut
Terri, what an absolutely delightful story…............with pictures to boot! You must have been so delighted by this experience and I thank you for sharing that sacred moment with many.
Lisa Evans
Brilliant work
lorilee
Truly incredible!!!!!! He’s so beautiful!!!!!
Jay Ryser
Great shot and narrative. Can I ask where you took this?