Remembering

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• Argus (34987)
• [2007-12-18 4:28]

Hello Rick,
Amazing that you could come so close as to be able to take such a fine portrait of a Timber Wolf. The sharpness and detail are excellent and this grey guy really stands out against the natural BG in such fine composition.
A nice memento to post and I thank you for that.
Ivan

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• eqshannon (27919)
• [2007-12-18 5:19]

A very interesting picture in his eyes....I am staring into them and wondering what he is thinking...yet I also remember some times...with my dog which was a malamute/husky/wolf hybrid. I could look into his eyes and stare thinking one thing..then he would act in another way. He was very good at hiding his feelings and surprising me.

These are wonderful blessing to have...oh of course in pictures as this too. But memories and pictures combined...very powerful for the spirit nature in us yes? Nicely done and well worded notes Rick.
Bob

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• mirceax (6247)
• [2007-12-18 6:15]

Hi Rick,
This is one of the best picture with wolfs,take in the wild, which I saw on this site. I love the mysterious eyes. The details and the colours are excelents too.One of my favorites .

tfs

Mircea

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• vanderschelden (30145)
• [2007-12-18 6:46]
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Hello Rick,
He or she doesn't like something; these eyes are talking...
You can't stop looking at the image; you can actually feel you were close.
Were you in some kind of vehicle or someting like that?
TFS
Annick

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• keanhoon (1171)
• [2007-12-18 8:02]

Great take, sharp and straight into its eyes.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

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• Maite (5195)
• [2007-12-18 11:26]

Hello Rick
What a marvellous capture of this imposing wolf! It must be a strange feeling to be just in front of such an animal. He looks like the wolf of Red Riding Hood! ;) I really love it.
Magnificent shot with great details and very good framing and composition.
Congratulations and TFS
Greetings
Maite

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• nglen (32146)
• [2007-12-18 12:20]

Hi Rick. It sounds to me you will always remember this. what a shot to. the eyes say it all. the stare. he wanted to know all about you. great detail and natural colours. thanks so much for sharing the moment with us.

Nick..

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2007-12-18 12:24]

Hi Rick,

I can't believe you were that close to this wolf. What a once in a lifetime event that must have been. I am captivated by those eyes - I would love to know what he was thinking. Beautiful picture of a beautiful animal.

Jane

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• Luis52 (12761)
• [2007-12-18 13:50]

Hi Rick. Exelent photo. Exelent Note. I do sometimes remember some of my photos the way You said here.
Nice and sharp. I like it.
Luis52.

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• Debz (3307)
• [2007-12-18 14:36]

Hi Rick, you're welcome and lucky to have this amazing experience and memory. I love Wolves and felt the moment whilst reading your excellent note. I would love to hear them howl in the wild. It is a beautiful shot of this wise looking Wolf. Beautiful in natural surroundngs. Please post as many Wolves as you like.
tfs
debz

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• Jamesp (16522)
• [2007-12-18 14:42]

Hi Rick

You really get some superb wolf shot - I have only ever seen them at a distance. The detail in this one is really good.

James

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2007-12-18 15:03]

Hi Rick,
What a beauty! I liked the pose you captured a lot.
TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• MMM (8905)
• [2007-12-18 15:23]

Hi Rick
Beautiful presentation.Lovely portrait and excellent eye's contact.Sharp image and nice details .
Well done
TFS Michel

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• NinaM (6594)
• [2007-12-18 16:15]

Ho Rick, this is a wild and great dog, absolutely strong and beautiful. I love the pose, the worrying frown in his eyes, he doesn't seem to know what to do as if you represented un unusual danger. I don't know how you get close to the animals like you do, how come you're not afraid... it's the "chi" of life going on into you! You must have been mesmerized, thanks for the great picture and note,

Francine

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• RP1 (2404)
• [2007-12-18 18:25]

Salut Rick
Quelle belle tête. C'est la première fois que je vois un loup avec de telles couleurs. Très impressionnent. La pose, les couleurs et la précision de la photo est super.
Merci de ce partage,
Roger

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• JohnWarden (352)
• [2007-12-18 18:59]

Hi Rick - what great wolf photos you have. I must say I'm a bit jealous. I've worked that highway area just west of Jasper town site over and over again and the most I've come across is an unfortunately dead wolf pup that had been hit by a car. It does mean that they are in that area though.

I was just there about a week ago and spent a couple of hours at dawn hoping for wolves with no luck.

I'm thinking that when I do finally find them it will be all the sweeter for the journey.

I'm very impressed with not only your Jasper wolves, but the Cypress Hills as well. I thought they had all died out there. I'm thinking Rick that you are an intrepid 'courier, du bois', a runner of the woods, a gentleman adventurer. Thanks for sharing, motivating and inspiring.

I see the tiger images on here from the parks in India and want to go there, and then I see your wolf images and think....probably should just spend more time....'Close To Home'. Maybe one day we should have a beer and tell tall photo tales.

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• pablominto (16082)
• [2007-12-18 23:28]

Hello Rick,
This is a fine portrait of this proud fellow!
Excellent details in the fur coat, and the special expression is well captured...
A well balanced composition with fine natural colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Mana (18518)
• [2007-12-19 0:39]

Hi Rick,
Just marking this wonderful post for the moment, lest I miss it, and will come back with a proper critique later.
Regards.
Sumon

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• PeterZ (17576)
• [2007-12-19 7:46]

Hello Rick,
Impressive photo of this Wolf with a mysterious expression in his eyes. Very beautiful details and great contrasting colours with the BG.
Regards,
Peter

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• CeltickRanger (15148)
• [2007-12-19 18:38]

hello Rick

and thank to you to sharing with us that magic moment

what a great chance it is to take a wolf in photo,
there is intensity on his eyes,

excellent sharp details on his fur

TFS

Asbed

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2007-12-19 20:38]

Wow, lucky you. I probably wouldn't have had the presence of mind to take a photo. I guess it would depend on how close I was to my vehicle. It's a dream to photograph a wolf one day. Great work.

TFS
Evelynn : )

ps
You may reminisce any time you like... especially when accompanied with photos... : )

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• qiqiqi (378)
• [2007-12-20 16:53]

Hi Rick，
Thanks,I never looked at a wolf from this too near, I think his expression looked very tact and composure,he has a well-thought-out plan wolf ;-)
TFS
shaoqi

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-12-20 19:44]

Hello Rick

I remember when the wolves would howl and even though I was lying in bed on the third floor of the house where I lived,I had the hair on my neck go up.I would run to the window and I could hear them running and panting outside,with an occasional howl.My imagination would soar!
Awesome POV ,the shot is well composed with amazing eye contact.
This is gifted camera work.
TFS

Rob

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• fragman (17621)
• [2008-05-06 3:25]

very doggy and beautiful, TFS Ori