p.1 #1 · Wolverine in Calgary - My 15 Minutes of Fame :)
Once in a lifetime for me. Got these wolverine shots at a natural area park, here in Calgary. Never expected to ever even see a wolverine in the wild, let alone in Calgary. I was actually looking for returning osprey in April of this year when this thing crashed through the marsh nearby. Something had spooked him and I don’t think he even saw me at first. Encounter was very brief, but something I will remember the rest of my life. The story and pictures even made the CTV, CBC, Global News here in Canada and was even picked up by the Miami Herald in the States. Hope you enjoy.
Wolverine
Canon EOS R5EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III lens560mmf/8.01/2500s2000 ISO0.0 EV
Wolverine
Canon EOS R5EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III lens560mmf/8.01/800s2000 ISO0.0 EV
Wolverine
Canon EOS R5EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III lens560mmf/8.01/800s2000 ISO0.0 EV
Wolverine
Canon EOS R5EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III lens560mmf/8.01/800s2000 ISO0.0 EV
p.1 #5 · Wolverine in Calgary - My 15 Minutes of Fame :)
Congratulations!... The three by the log are great.
I had a serendipitous opportunity to photograph a wolverine while out taking pictures of bears in BC. The bear photography was incredible, but seeing an photographing the wolverine made my year.
Every once in a while if you make yourself "be there," you get to see a ghost
p.1 #11 · Wolverine in Calgary - My 15 Minutes of Fame :)
Talk about being prepared for the unexpected and springing into action! Wow! I am so very happy for you to have had this experience and best yet, having the memories recorded so beautifully!
Bobg657 wrote:
Incredible, you did well with this once in a lifetime event!
Bob
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OwlsEyes wrote:
Congratulations!... The three by the log are great.
I had a serendipitous opportunity to photograph a wolverine while out taking pictures of bears in BC. The bear photography was incredible, but seeing an photographing the wolverine made my year.
Every once in a while if you make yourself "be there," you get to see a ghost
cheers,
bruce
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morris wrote:
Good looking images of the wolverine Gordon. They can be nasty so I'm glad you encounter was fine.
Morris
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csinseattle wrote:
Gordon,
Lucky capture, good for you
Chris S.
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Tyr-Sog wrote:
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Incredible images!
Justin
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douter wrote:
A very rare visitor to lens fronts, Gordon! Good work being in the right place at the right time!
Douglas
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Erictator wrote:
Wonderful pics of a rare moment. As they say, Chance favors the prepared...
Well done!
Eric
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mjgphotoz wrote:
Talk about being prepared for the unexpected and springing into action! Wow! I am so very happy for you to have had this experience and best yet, having the memories recorded so beautifully!
Mary
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Ted ellis wrote:
Great shots. 👍👍
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kdacharya wrote:
what a wonderful chance encounter, Gordon. thanks for sharing
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Jim Dockery wrote:
Great work!
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Scott Stoness wrote:
Fantastic opportunity and you were ready with your camera and 1.4x on. Great job. I a jealous. Scott
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B Benson wrote:
Wow, what a find, congratulations. Bruce
Thanks everyone for all the great comments. This was the highlight of my photgraphy life so far.
p.1 #18 · Wolverine in Calgary - My 15 Minutes of Fame :)
Gordon - WOW, I don't even know where to begin. Unbelievable ! I am happy for you and jealous at the same time. I know that I will never see a Wolverine in the wild, so I am so thrilled for you that you not only saw one but were able to get some great images. For a brief encounter you made the best of it. And congrats on the story and pictures being picked up by multiple media outlets. Fantastic work YGMY
p.1 #19 · Wolverine in Calgary - My 15 Minutes of Fame :)
G.E. Smith wrote:
Gordon - WOW, I don't even know where to begin. Unbelievable ! I am happy for you and jealous at the same time. I know that I will never see a Wolverine in the wild, so I am so thrilled for you that you not only saw one but were able to get some great images. For a brief encounter you made the best of it. And congrats on the story and pictures being picked up by multiple media outlets. Fantastic work YGMY
Greg
Thanks Greg! Really appreciate the comment. I was really surprised with all the publicity from it. My Twitter feed exploded after I posted the pics there.
