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Grey Timber Wolf


Grey Timber Wolf
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Copyright: Lise Villeneuve (lise) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 51 N: 548] (2875)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-02
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM, B+W 77mm MRC Slim UV Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-13 6:09
Viewed: 3656
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
GREY WOLF

The gray wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the timber wolf or wolf, is a mammal of the order Carnivora. The gray wolf is the largest wild member of the Canidae family and an ice age survivor originating during the Late Pleistocene around 300,000 years ago.

Its shoulder height ranges from 0.6 to 0.9 meters (26–36 inches) and its weight varies between 20 (sometimes even lower) and 68 kilograms. DNA sequencing and genetic drift studies indicate that the gray wolf shares a common ancestry with the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) and might be its ancestor. A number of other gray wolf subspecies have been identified, though the actual number of subspecies is still open to discussion.

Though once abundant over much of North America and Eurasia, the gray wolf inhabits a very small portion of its former range because of widespread destruction of its habitat, human encroachment of its habitat, and the resulting human-wolf encounters that sparked broad extirpation.

Considered as a whole, however, the gray wolf is regarded as being of least concern for extinction according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Today, wolves are protected in some areas, hunted for sport in others, or may be subject to extermination as perceived threats to livestock and pets.

info: http://en.wikipedia.org
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Hi Neighbor!
So we finally post at the same time and good for both of us because your image is wonderful and it is always nice to be in Gallery next to such a good photographer. This is a great image of one of my favorite creatures. I would love to have another chance to be back in my wilderness and see some of these...So clearly done with good gear. A fine image. Thanks for being my neighborers today on my 1st TN Anniversary!
Bob

Hi Lise,

what an beautiful animals are these grey wolf.
Very good captured with lots of details.
Beautiful colors and pov.

Regards Gert

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2008-04-13 6:55]

Hi Lise

Superb capture of the Grey Wolf.
Very nicely composed shot with a great POV and a lovely pose of the Wolf calling.
Nice sharp details.
Excellent colours, good exposure and beautiful light.

Hil

Well done, Lise!
Do like the natural light and the beautiful color.
Beautiful Wolf portrait...
TFS
Annick

Hello Lise,

Wonderful portrait image of this great Timber Wolf.
Love these animals and you've captured the Wolf greatly in a wonderful pose.
Excellent low viewing/shooting angle, composition and exposure.
Beautiful contrast, color tones and fur details.
Very good note also. TFS!!!

Warm regards,

Harry

Hi Lise,
wonderful image of the wolf sounding off. Fine sharp fur details and nicely composed. Very nice lighting and BG blue sky.
Tfs Richard

bonjour Lise

très belle photo portrait du Loup dans son hurlement,
excellent POV et cadrage, excellent DOF, belle luminosité de l'image,
suberbes netteté et détails, TFS

Asbed

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2404)
  • [2008-04-14 18:27]

Salut Lise,
Superbe photo! L'expression du loup est très caractéristique. La composition est très belle. Une image parfaite qui représente bien le loup.
Félicitation,
Roger

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