Last year around this time of year I hosted a Aurora borealis workshop in Swedish Lapland. After the workshop Krijn joined in and we visited this wildlife park to photograph wolf and lynx. That week with the wolves was one of the most intimidating wildlife experiences I've had so far. While captive, these wolves were in very large enclosures (as you can see here). The park was closed at that time and we were the only people around. On arrival our host gave us the key to the park, supplied food and said: "Ejoy!". About 8 of these wolves were waiting for us at the gate, as they stopped feeding a few days before we arrived.... :confused: It took a while before we "won" the "domincancy-contest", which means something like: it took a while for us to stop wetting our pants...honestly, I didn't really feel comfortable there and think it might have been a bit unresponsable to give us the key without any guidance. That said, I'm very happy with the photographs we got there...and at least we returned with some good stories for boring birthday parties :D.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S 70-200/2.8G VR @ 70mm
1/400 @ f/5.6
ISO320, RAW
Handheld @ -20F (glad I got VR, as I couldn't stop shiffering at the end of the day).
The eye contact with the wolf witht the beutiful background is stunning. Sounds like it was exiting and really fun there! I live in sweden but havent been to this place yet, what is the parks name?
Nice one Jasper. I like the BG sloping down behind the wolf (gives him the coming out of the wilderness feel)and the lines and contours of the distant hills and mountains. Didn't notice the branches Peter referenced at first but agree with his suggestion. I'd also like to see just a bit more seperation between the mountain ridge and clouds on the right edge of the peak (if possible).
You know I think this is a gorgeous shot buddy! Love the perspective, the eye contact with the wolf, the not completely of profile look is really working here, love the backdrop. I have shots like this without the beautiful lit clouds above the mountains and IMHO this setting is much more magical. I do agree with Peter about part of the berch tree on the right side, I would definitly try to clone or crop it out. Hope you had a fruitful day yesterday, I was stuck behind the computer all day writing my article.........big bummer! Hope to see you soon man!
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