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I'm sleeping here
Posted by Marion (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 28 August 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I guess these beautiful creatures are so used to being stared at my those weird humans that they don't even bother to open their eyes to look at us. I got this shot before the wolf laid his head right down on the ground to sleep. Can't blame him, the sun was warm and he had probably just finished eating.
@Zygene: Thank you Zygene
Marie Le Corre from Voiron, France
Un très beau loup dans la dorure du soleil A very beautiful wolf in the gilding of the sun
28 Aug 2008 8:29am
@Marie Le Corre: Merci Marie
Veronelle from Lens, France
on dirait un loup ! belle bete !a wolf would be said! beautiful animal!
28 Aug 2008 8:32am
@Veronelle: Thank you.
Catalin from Bucharest, Romania
What a lazy wolf, you're right we are not that interesting for them... or are we at lunch time? anyway, it's a good shot
28 Aug 2008 8:32am
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Super shot Marion of that beautiful wolf, he's just a big old puppy really :)
28 Aug 2008 9:56am
@Observing: Thanks Mike. They look pretty cuddly don't they. Couldn't pet him 'cause there was an electric fence between us.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
GORGEOUS ... your timing was perfect to capture this beautiful wolf.
It's no wonder that people love dogs that resemble wolves.
28 Aug 2008 11:05am
@Judy: I know, isn't he beautiful. It would have been nice if he had gotten up and walked around some but the only pictures I got were this one and one of him with his head right down. It was a lovely sunny day, so can't blame him.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
How exciting to see a wolf, even one taking a siesta. Thanks for sharing this.
28 Aug 2008 11:09am
@Viewfinder: Could be a close relative to Bella :D. Such a beautiful animal, no wonder we love shepards...
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Unbelievable capture... a wolf, totally amazing, well done Marion!
28 Aug 2008 11:47am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie. He was pretty contained in the wildlife park and sleeping too!!
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Great capture Marion, I love the light on him - just perfect and his look of resignation with those closed eyes is AWESOME!! Welcome back and I'm thrilled to hear you had a great time!
28 Aug 2008 12:52pm
@Mandy Provan: Thanks Mandy. He was enjoying his nap. I was thinking about you yesterday when someone asked for a picture of myself and my husband. I was wishing that you were closer so you could take a portrait because you take such great ones.
@Lorraine: I know, he was very beautiful. The last two shots were my two best ones of that trip. The next two are just kind of iffy!!!
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
I think that old Wolfie just can´t be bothered wasting his time looking at an inferior species.Great shot,I love Wolves.
28 Aug 2008 1:39pm
@Anthony Lambert: Thanks Anthony. I guess that we are pretty boring.
MJ from Delaware, United States
great shot... he is just so content... sun in his eyes and on his body... warming
28 Aug 2008 2:13pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wonderful light and the perfect spot for this georgous wolf to rest in the warm sun, you captured a beauty here Marion.
28 Aug 2008 5:58pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just gorgeous! and so adorable!! i was going to say -- i think that is a wolf!! :) maybe i will see some of those tomorrow when i get up! :D
28 Aug 2008 6:19pm
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks DJ. If you get to see a wolf up there he will have more fur and probably on the move. That would be a wonderful photo op.
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
looks like he's just chilling, great shot
28 Aug 2008 7:15pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Ah, this shot is really wonderful Marion! The warm of the sun playing such a big part in the expression of the animal. Makes me smile...thank you :)
28 Aug 2008 8:38pm
sandrine from cincinnati, United States
Beautiful light... He looks very relaxed...
29 Aug 2008 11:24pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
It has nothing of the "bad,bad wolf" in it! Quite the contrary......so benign, maybe it simply forgot it was a wolf!
30 Aug 2008 2:08pm
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Un beau loup qui se chauffe au soleil... Relax... a beautiful pic.
30 Aug 2008 8:07pm
Canon EOS 30D
1/640 second
F/8.0
ISO 320
275 mm