Took Three Years But...

BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
edited April 24, 2012 in Wildlife
I finally got some decent images of these American Red wolves without their enclosure fence in the picture. These are two of only about 300 of these guys left on the planet so we are privileged to care for them:

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Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
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  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2012
    Wow! I love #5.
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2012
    Great set John. I like the last 2 the most.
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  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2012
    Thanks guys.

    You have no idea how shy and elusive these guys are. Even though we know they are in their enclosure ( about 3 acres), it's not uncommon not to even see them for a week at a time ( except on web cams).

    I got these AFTER I had been there for 1.5 hours and was actually walking away when they came out of the woods.
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  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2012
    Good set of images John and I have to go with #5 the best.
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  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2012
    Thanks Dennis.

    # 5 is the clear winner, even to me. It was shot at 200mm so that will give you an idea of how far from me he stayed even when checking me out.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
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    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
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  • slpollettslpollett Registered Users Posts: 1,219 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2012
    I love #5. #2 is nice also. Very handsome animals.

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  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2012
    Fantastic!!
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  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2012
    Thanks a ton SLP and Focus. They are really a privilege to work with.
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    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
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  • YaflyyadieYaflyyadie Registered Users Posts: 558 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2012
    John:
    All five pictures are very good.
    Like the colors, the way you were able to catch them been so elusive.
    To my old eye, 4 and 5 are both winners.
    To hang in my wall, no doubts, # 5.
    Nice job.
    Y.
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2012
    #5 is the best, but they are wonderful, and especially considering how wary they are. Thanks for posting--I've never seen one of these before. Best, Pam
  • CoreyDCoreyD Registered Users Posts: 33 Big grins
    edited April 23, 2012
    Already been said, but # 5 is a stand out, love that eye contact! That said, all are great! I really enjoy shooting captive animals and making them look anything but. You have definitely done a great job of that here!
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  • OverfocusedOverfocused Registered Users Posts: 1,068 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2012
    #2 and #5 :)
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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2012
    Oh what a beautirul animal
    Nice work
    Best Regards
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