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Red wolf howl! +repost
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Red wolf howl! +repost

by John Tobias

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 16, 2012222 views5 comments
Even though the fence is clearly showing behind the wolf, I liked the pose I caught him in as he and the rest of the wolves joined in a group howl! Offspring from the breeding pair at the Miller Park Zoo have been released in the wild by being crossed fostered.

Canon T1i
1/160 @ F8 ISO 400
Canon EF S55-250mm lens @ 215mm.
IS on HH. Taken through glass.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on February 17, 2012 at 7:15 AM
It looks more like a yawn to me, but it's a great pose nonetheless. The fence in the background is unfortunate indeed, but I'm sure there was nothing you could do about that. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on February 17, 2012 at 11:55 AM
I tried something in the repost to reduce the impact of the fence, would like comments if it works or not. Thanks
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on February 17, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Hi John, cool pose indeed :cool: . I must admit that the fence is ruining it a bit for me though, but obviously that was entirely beyond your control here. In my opinion the fence is equally distracting in the repost, but I do prefer the green BG. :wink:
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 17, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Such a strong fence cannot be overcome, IMO. I think you are correct in that he provides an interesting pose and you had a decently low angle.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Brad Hill on February 18, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Hey John,

Compelling pose and looked to me at first glance that it was a howl (and not a yawn), but perhaps I was influenced by your title! Like the others, I do find the fence distracting and unfortunate, but obviously nothing you could do about it. To me the fence is just as visible in the re-post and, colour-wise, I prefer the first post.

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad
Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments