p.1 #1 · Went to Yellowstone looking for wolves.....
Went looking for wolves. Did see 13 members of the molly pack on the far side of the Lamar valley. They were just too far away. So, took a few shots of the other inhabitants - including these two:
p.1 #8 · Went to Yellowstone looking for wolves.....
Hi Henrik...
As others have said, this is an incredible photograph. According to the EXIF it was taken at 148 mm. That's scary close to these critters. I'd be interested (if you'd like to share) in learning a little about the back story on how you were able to capture this wonderful moment.
p.1 #9 · Went to Yellowstone looking for wolves.....
Voted, too. And I am with Tom, when I saw the EXIF data it was shocking. Are you in an armored vehicle? How did you achieve this? I was at the zoo in Pittsburgh once, when a buffalo standing next to the fence quickly swung his head...sounded like thunder...man, they are strong and quick.
p.1 #15 · Went to Yellowstone looking for wolves.....
Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Henrik...
As others have said, this is an incredible photograph. According to the EXIF it was taken at 148 mm. That's scary close to these critters. I'd be interested (if you'd like to share) in learning a little about the back story on how you were able to capture this wonderful moment.
Voted as well.
Tom
Sure, don't mind sharing at all. I walked 5 miles uphill, there and back (uphill both ways). Brought 200 pounds of gear and had to hack my way through thick bush and over 20ft of snow.
Ok, ok, so that might not be exactly right. Truth be told, they came close to the road. I saw the knoll and was hoping they'd walked right up on top of it...and they did. Good light so I could shoot at f8. Also cropped a bit - I was not as close as it might appear. Safety not compromised at any time for them or me.
p.1 #16 · Went to Yellowstone looking for wolves.....
SF250GTO wrote:
Voted, too. And I am with Tom, when I saw the EXIF data it was shocking. Are you in an armored vehicle? How did you achieve this? I was at the zoo in Pittsburgh once, when a buffalo standing next to the fence quickly swung his head...sounded like thunder...man, they are strong and quick.
Thanks. And yes, they are deceptively fast given their size. Please see post above for additional commentary.
p.1 #18 · Went to Yellowstone looking for wolves.....
hnilsson wrote:
100-400. Sharp, fairly light and incredibly versatile.
Yeah I'm debating the Sigma or Tamron as I'm a Nikon shooter. In Colorado, I think the 100 end outweighs the need for the 500 end of the Nikon 200-500/5.6.
