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White on White for Valy67


White on White for Valy67
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Copyright: Wolf Power (Wolfpower) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 348 W: 3 N: 305] (974)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-09
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6ED, HOYA 77.0 mm UV
Exposure: f/5.3, 1/3000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dedications at treknature: Part Five [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-02-10 15:48
Viewed: 1728
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
White Wolf on White Snow for Valerie

Taken on a beautiful February day,the sun was bright and the sky was clear.The ambient temperature was about -1°C and the feeling of Spring was in the air.Taking a photo of a white animal against the snow poses some challenges.I hope this one turned out well.
Able to tolerate years of sub-zero temperatures, up to five months of darkness a year, and weeks without food, the arctic wolf lives in one of the few places on earth where it is safe from the greatest threat of all - man. Arctic wolves inhabit some of the most inhospitable terrain in the world. In April, the air temperature rarely rises above -30°C. The ground is permanently frozen. The arctic wolf is one of the few mammals that can tolerate these conditions. Details of the animal's life through much of the year are virtually unknown.
The arctic wolf preys on lemmings and arctic hare, but its most substantial source of food is musk oxen and caribou. Because of the scarcity of grazing plants, animals must roam a large area in order to find enough food to survive.
They will kill virtually any animal they can catch, and eat every part of it, including skin, fur, and bones. The wolves have up to 800 square Km in which to search for their prey. When Winter temperatures plummet, the wolves may follow migrating caribou South.
The arctic wolves must hunt together in packs when seeking large prey. The caribou or musk oxen are too powerful for any one wolf to take on alone. By the time the pack approaches a herd of oxen out in the open, the chance of a surprise attack is long gone; the herd has already formed a defensive circle with the calves in the center. The wolves must then prowl around the herd forcing the oxen to shift their ground to face them. If the wolves are successful, the oxen will scatter. The wolves will then give chase, trying to isolate the young or weak. A musk ox will provide enough food to last the wolves several days.

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valy67, MMM, jaycee, rcrick, Athila, crs, cataclysta, Noisette, albert, boreocypriensis, Morigann, CeltickRanger, septimiu_nemes, pierrefonds, trekks, eqshannon has marked this note useful
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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-02-10 15:55]

Hi Wolf,

Yes, it turned out well - very well. He's beautiful and he shows off perfectly against the white snow. Colors and shadings are marvelous. The face and coat are wonderful with fine details. After reading your notes I hope I'm not an Arctic Wolf in my next life. That would be a dirty trick after living in the desert.

Jane

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 711 W: 36 N: 1549] (4991)
  • [2009-02-10 19:14]

Hi Wolf,

Beautiful shot of this stunning White Wolf, just amazing to be able to get that close, excellent detail, perfect exposure.

Really nice work, all the best, Cheers Rick :) (Thanks)

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 232 N: 432] (1564)
  • [2009-02-10 19:18]

Well, you going to convince me to buy that lens. Real sharp, nice contrast. The image is splendid with this white on white. You really have a nice collection of wolf pictures. TFS.

Alain

hi wolf,
nice capture with good title, valerie will be pleased to see this beautiful post dedicated to her,liked the pose, the pov and the exposure,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-02-10 20:49]

Hello Wolf,

The wolf is very well shown in this portret. You have made very good use of the light rendering very fine and delicate olor tones so that the white wolf looks great on the white snow.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 316] (1540)
  • [2009-02-10 21:20]

Wolf,

I understand the difficulty of white on white you did well here. Wonderful capture and exposure.

TFS
Scott

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2009-02-10 21:59]

Hi Wolf,
Outstanding image of this White Wolf with immaculate sharpness and perfect light and exposure handling. Looks great among the snowy surrounding. I like this cool look on its eyes. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Wolf
Great portrait and great dedication. Perfect exposure, razor sharpness and great contrast. Very good job
I like it very much
TFS
Krzysztof

Hello Wolf
another shot of a wolf with great eye contact
Fantastic portrait of this one
I like his snow with fur in this snowy environment
excellent sharpness
very well done

hello Wolf
great sharpness picture
nice composition
great shot
greeting lou

Hello Wolf
An other great portrait of your white wolf nice light too
TFS
Albert

Hi Wolf an impressive capture of this white on white as usual and great dedication our heartfelt and good lady friend Valerie.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Salut Wolf,
This is a beautiful shot of a superb White Wolf.
Good sharpness, excellent lighting.
Well done
Regards
Pierre

Hi
the wolves are back !
Not an easy one white on white for the hues but superbly successful
Sharp as a wolf's eye, delicate colors on the skin, nice posture
regards
patrick

Hi!Wolf,
Very good picture and détail beautiful wolf and perfect focus Perfect photo .Bravo!
Tfs
gaston

Hi Wolf,
a very good portrait of this white wolf.
Well exposed with good sharpness and details.
The eyes are beautiful.
Well done.
Gert

hello Wolf

another beautiful wolf portrait photography from your series,
shot with fine POV and framing with leaving a good space
at the left side of the image, excellent sharpness and details
of the fur, i love that glance and the colour of the eyes, TFS

Asbed

wonderful capture with very sharp details , perfect light and nice white nuances ,
well done !
great POV ,
septimiu

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2009-02-13 8:44]

Hi Wolf,
an outstanding portrait of this Wolf.
Very good detail in the fur.
Superb POV, pose and composition.
Perfectly exposed.

Very fine work!

Joe

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-03-03 7:23]

Hi Wolf
Outstanding portrait.Great POV and very sharp image with excellent fur detail.
TFS Michel

Hello Wolf !
I really don't understand how I could have missed this beauty - and you've dedicated to me ! I feel deeply honored ! Wolves are among my favourite animals, and this picture is just splendid - everything (details, colors, composition, etc) is perfect. I love it. Thank you very, very much !
Greetings from France,
Valérie.

PS - You're no longer posting on this site, but I hope you'll see my comment, I would feel awful if you had dedicated a picture for me and never even saw my comment...

Hi Wolf,

The artic wolf is impressive. It is well frame. The point of view is showing with precision the details and colors of the wolf. The reflection of the light on the snow is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 104 W: 39 N: 7] (36)
  • [2009-03-20 19:20]

hi Wolf

A lovely catch of the polar wolf in snow BG and looking sideway into the light. If the BG has a little more contrast to the outline of the face, it will be useful. I see your 80-400 lens is used very well for this shot.

Good work.

tfs, bill

Missed this beauty. Some things never change...like the taste of a good wine...Very sharp in this case...unusual for a white.
Bob

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