Love is in the Air by Richard Dumoulin

Wednesday, 19th March 2008

Love is in the Air

by Richard Dumoulin

Though once abundant over much of North America and Eurasia, the gray wolf inhabits a very small portion of its former range because of widespread destruction of its habitat, human encroachment of its habitat, and the resulting human-wolf encounters that sparked broad extirpation. Considered as a whole, however, the gray wolf is regarded as being of least concern for extinction according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Today, wolves are protected in some areas, hunted for sport in others, or may be subject to extermination as perceived threats to livestock and pets.
This photo was taken at the Montreal Ecomuseum as wolf tend to be hard to approach in the wild (and hard to find)

Equipment: Canon EOS 40D

Richard Dumoulin

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28 Comments

Eileen Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 1:43 am
My youngest daughter has always been a gray wolf. I am so glad to see them on Earth Shots. Great shot. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EZ
David Doe Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 6:20 am
I Love it! What a beautiful picture.
Anurag Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Excellent shot- disappointing that that the ears got cropped.
IonBuck Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Another victim of extinction caused by us humans…

Great photo to bring us awareness.
Md. Ziaul Hoque Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Excellent moment captured!
Keith Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 9:12 am
A beautiful shot.
Reuben Chircop Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Very nice shot, its been taken just at the right moment. Great work.
Teresa Teixeira Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Oh I love this capure! They are so sweet! Great love «mood» in here!
Pauline Jones Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Who would blame the poor animals for being hard to find? Wolves have a very intricate and sophisticated society; they deserve our respect.
a. Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
So sad that we are hunting them…. I love this shot though! It reminds me a little of a mix of the shot I think was called “white on white” of a swan and a shot with two or three wildcats in a similar position as these wolves. Congratulations!
Andrew Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I love this picture. Sometimes you think that animals are capable of showing each other more love than human.
Lee Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Beautiful!
Renee Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Well richard..i think you have captured this picture perfect ! It is very warm and i enjoyed you message! well done!
reza Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
is that such a true love ????
Yasmin Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
All I can say is “Oh my god, how lovely!” and aren’t you a lucky photographer to capture such a moment. Thanks for sharing it.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
A Mother’s love is a Blessing! Thank You.
Tommy Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Nice shot. Perfect moment. A little too tight as the tops of the heads got cut off.
Ann Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I greatly admire wolves, much maligned wild animals who deserve their place in this world.This photograph shows a side to them that is rarely seen. It conveys tenderness and feeling.It is very touching.Richard you have a great shot here/this image has soul.
Yanaar Lee Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Precious shot… very sweet. I’d darken the light in the lower left bottom part. Lovely moment captured here.
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
March 21st, 2008 at 4:22 pm
It’s a lovely scene and these wolves are beautiful. For some reason this photo isn’t tack-sharp to me. Maybe it’s my eyes. What glass did you use? And did you use a tripod?
Sue Gagnon Says:
March 21st, 2008 at 11:07 pm
This is STUNNING!! I am happy to see the wolves being highlighted here!
Azu Says:
March 23rd, 2008 at 1:49 am
Lovely!!!!!
Richard Dumoulin Says:
April 9th, 2008 at 2:32 am
Hi!

The picture was taken with a Canon 500mm f4 on tripod. You can see the original picture here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/richarddumoulin/2334205736/sizes/o/

Richard
Su Says:
March 19th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Wonderful shot.
Hanna Says:
July 7th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I LOVE wolves! There’s something mytic about them, I don’t know… These are simply adorable! Thank for sharing, Richard.

Hanna
mike Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
They are nice. I love their coat.
Rajib Singha Says:
March 19th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Appropriate caption to a lovely photo. Congrats!
Renee Says:
March 19th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
nice.