Jan 7, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2021, Fine Art Portfolio, Fine Art Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x, Wolf Park Wolves
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.
Details…
| Event | A Day at Wolf Park |
| Location | Wolf Park |
| Date/Time | 3/10/2012 4:47 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Sunny | 55°F | 14 mph Winds |
| Method | Take a class on wolf behavior & enclosure rules. Go inside enclosure and capture images. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200mm lens |
Feb 17, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Wolf Stalking Wolves are opportunists. They stalk their prey looking for weaknesses. They rely on their endurance to chase their prey over long distances, sometimes several miles. On the hunt, wolves like to work as a pack where each wolf carries out their role. This image is my favorite image from Wolf Park, so far. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
Feb 16, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Wolf Wading Wolves are good swimmers, although this water isn’t deep enough to swim. This wolf stare almost seems like a pose for the photographer. Makes me wonder if he looks at his prey with the same stare. Experts tell us the stare is used for communication, including to show dominance, to challenge, or to show trust. Guess, it’s important to know which one. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
Feb 15, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Wolf Eyes The eyes have it. Looking through the viewfinder, those eyes seem to pierce the light, right into you. Wolf eye color ranges from amber/brown or gold to hues of brown, gray, yellow, and green. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
Feb 14, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Wolves Playing These guys are having a great time. They are part of the main pack at Wolf Park roaming around the large enclosure. Wolves communicate in a variety of ways including body postures, gestures, and sounds. Sounds may include whimpers, whines, growls, barks, and, of course, the howl. The meaning of these postures and sounds vary with the context in which they were made. Their howl, which may be heard several miles away, may be a solo, a duet, or a chorus. Each type of howl gets used for different reasons. For more detailed information on wolves, go to the wolves information page on Wolf Park’s website. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
Feb 13, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D300, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Wet Wolf Some folks have asked me, if the wolf was close. Well, with a 135mm lens, he wasn’t right next to me, but he was still pretty close, a few feet. If this wolf had not been socialized, the experience would have been more than a bit scary. Of course, in the wild, I would have maybe one chance in ten million, to get this close to a wolf. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
Feb 12, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Wolves Scouting What’s out there? Perhaps, it’s a tasty morsel. Or, maybe they know a photographer is trying to get the low angle shot. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
Feb 11, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2018, Gray Wolf, Nikon D300, Wolf Park Wolves
Wolf Park Wolves | Gray Wolf Portrait The gray wolf ranges in color from all white to solid black. Many wolves are more like a taupe color with the guard hairs sometimes banded with black, white, gold and brown. Wolves have two layers of fur. The outer or guard layer consists of long colored hairs that shed water and snow. The inner layer is thick gray fur that traps air insulating the wolf; keeping it warm in sub-zero temperatures. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
