Wolf

May 2, 2014 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2014, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wildlife

Wolf

Wolf  Just received an invitation to do a captive wolf photo shoot.  Normally, I just don’t do that kind of thing with a couple of exceptions.  One exception is Wolf Park in Indiana.  They conduct wolf research in conjunction with Purdue University and the Yellowstone Wolf Research groups.  They have a very large enclosed habitat for a wolf pack that includes a lake, woodlands, and prairie.  A couple of times a year, after a half day of training about wolf habits, they allow photogs, accompanied by Wolf Park staff, to go into the enclosure to photograph at close hand, their wolf pack.  It’s an creditable experience which is virtually, impossible in the wild.  Today’s image comes from one of these photo shoots.  Still, today’s invitation, from a more opportunistic place, will go unanswered.  Someday, hopefully I’ll get back to Wolf Park.

Wolves

Nov 24, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2013, Gray Wolf, Nikon 1 V1, Wildlife

11/24/2013 Wolves

Wolves  After a trip to Yellowstone, people always ask me if I was able to capture any wolf images.  The answer has always been the same, no, until now.  Yes, I finally was able to capture a few images with wolves.  Now, these images are, well, pretty weak.  That said, it’s still the first time I have ever gotten close enough to even see the wolf in the image.  So, maybe there’s hope to get a better image next time.  One of the reasons I really like the Nikon 1 V1 is the 2.7 crop factor.  Without it, I would not have even been able to capture this image.  The effective focal length was 810mm.  The wolves had to be 200 to 300 yards away.

Grey Wolf

Mar 3, 2013 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Black & White, Fine Art Portfolio, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wildlife

Grey Wolf

Grey Wolf  Although I seldom capture images of captive wildlife, this B&W image from Wolf Park was clearly captured as a work of art.  Wolf Park researches wolves for local universities and wildlife conservation groups.  Also, they provide wolf education to the general public.  The main wolf pack inhabits a very large habitat area which includes woods, grasslands, and a lake.  The wolves are treated very well and cared for during their elderly years.  A couple of times a year, they teach wolf photography and allow small groups of photographers to capture images of the wolves.  It’s a rare experience to capture dramatic images of wolves which is next to impossible in the wild.