Wolf in the mist
This wildlife shot of a wolf was taken in a deep remote part of a forest, somewhere in Belgium.
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The making of :
Taking a picture of a wolf in the wild had long been a (hard-to-realise) dream of mine. Thanks to a lot of help from a friendly local forester, I finally succeeded. Without him, it would not have been possible. His only condition was that I should never make the location public.
Based on images from mounted wildlife cameras, the forester knew very well the place where a wolf came to rest now and then after a night of roaming and hunting. From a deeply burrowed and heavily camouflaged hideout, I was able to take this photo with 1200mm as focal length (600mm + 2X extender).
During the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, the forester and I waited in the hide many times in the early morning hours, but always without success. Until recently..... :-))
Too bad the mist made photography a lot more difficult, but then again the advantage was that we were even better camouflaged.
Uli Aßmann 2. Januar 2024, 17:30
The fog in particular creates an enchanting atmosphere here.Your patience was well rewarded...with super quality at 1200 mm focal length. I am thrilled and wish you such great moments in 2024 too. BR Uli
jbpixels 5. Dezember 2023, 19:49
Your efforts are "well well" rewarded with this excellent capture.Amazing quality, mood and details.
jb
Katja Dreißig 27. November 2023, 21:39
Wunderbare Aufnahme und toll der Nebel.VG Katja
Blula 25. November 2023, 18:55
Was für eine wunderbare Begegnung. Ja, und der Nebel, der macht dieses Bild natürlich erst so ganz besonders.LG Ursula
Harold Thompson 25. November 2023, 14:41
I feel the mist added to the mistery allowing you that momentHarold
K. Schmitt-Rau 25. November 2023, 14:04
Congratulations. This wonderful wildlife shot was certainly worth all your efforts. Greetings Karlheinzwaldfeecss 24. November 2023, 17:56
Der Nebel macht den Wolf so richtig geheimnisvoll! Eine sehr besondere Aufnahme, ein solch scheues Tier so fotografieren zu dürfen! Dem Förster sei dank!LG von Constanze
Rainer Gallenmüller 22. November 2023, 21:52
Hi Mark, I congratulate you on this great adventure and the great shot, it's an authentic wildlife photo and that's why the fog doesn't bother you!Regards Rainer
Willi W. 22. November 2023, 21:27
Klasse von dir abgelichtet.Liebe Grüße Willi
Ulrich Diez 22. November 2023, 19:11
Grandios; gratuliere dir zu diesem großartigen Wildlife. Einen Wolf ausunehmen, ist schon mehr als besonders!VG Ulrich
alfons klatt 22. November 2023, 18:02
higanz tolles portrait vom wolf
bg
artspektral 22. November 2023, 17:58
Top! Gratuliere und ich bewundere Deine Ausdauer. Gruß HajoAlfred Schultz 22. November 2023, 17:30
Hopefully also the wolf wasn't allowedto find out where YOU live in Belgium.
Greetings - A.
Eva Loth 22. November 2023, 15:49
wow, wie klasse und wie nah Du rangekommen bist .... LG EvaAngelika El. 22. November 2023, 13:56
Eine wunderbare Aufnahme - sehr mystisch, mit all dem Nebel!!! VG!