Fine Art Portfolio | Grey Wolf

Fine Art Portfolio | Grey Wolf   Although I seldom capture images of captive wildlife, this image from Wolf Park was clearly captured as a work of art.  B&W wildlife images seldom look appropriate to me.  For some reason, this image stands out as the exception.  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 have been socialized with humans from birth, but they are still considered wild.  They are treated very well and cared for during their elderly years.  A couple of times a year, the Wolf Park staff teaches wolf photography and allows small groups of photographers to capture images of the wolves inside their enclosure.  It’s a rare experience to capture dramatic images of wolves, which is almost impossible in the wild.

The Back Story  The experience of capturing these images was truly amazing.  It’s an creditable experience, which is totally impossible in the wild.  Before going into the enclosure with the wolves, instruction is required on safely interacting with the wolves and general behavior while in the wolf enclosure.  The instruction is included in the price of photo classes and photo shoots.  After the instruction Wolf Park staff took us into the enclosure to capture images.  The wolves were very close to me.  Obviously, certain restrictions apply.  For more detailed information, see the Photography Page on Wolf Park’s website.  The enclosure is so big, our class had to follow the wolves around the lake as they moved from one area to the next.  Even though they are accustomed to people and sometimes seem like they are posing for the shot, other times they just wrestle and play, as though we were not there at all.  For more images and information on Wolf Park, see Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.

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