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Love is in the Air by Richard Dumoulin

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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23 Comments

  1. Eileen Eileen Says:

    My youngest daughter has always been a gray wolf. I am so glad to see them on Earth Shots. Great shot. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EZ

  2. David Doe David Doe Says:

    I Love it! What a beautiful picture.

  3. Anurag Anurag Says:

    Excellent shot- disappointing that that the ears got cropped.

  4. IonBuck Says:

    Another victim of extinction caused by us humans… :(

    Great photo to bring us awareness.

  5. Md. Ziaul Hoque Md. Ziaul Hoque Says:

    Excellent moment captured!

  6. Keith Says:

    A beautiful shot.

  7. Reuben Chircop Reuben Chircop Says:

    Very nice shot, its been taken just at the right moment. Great work.

  8. Teresa Teixeira Says:

    Oh I love this capure! They are so sweet! Great love «mood» in here!

  9. Pauline Jones Pauline Jones Says:

    Who would blame the poor animals for being hard to find? Wolves have a very intricate and sophisticated society; they deserve our respect.

  10. a. Says:

    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!

  11. Andrew Andrew Says:

    I love this picture. Sometimes you think that animals are capable of showing each other more love than human.

  12. Lee Says:

    Beautiful!

  13. Renee Renee Says:

    Well richard..i think you have captured this picture perfect ! It is very warm and i enjoyed you message! well done! :)

  14. reza reza Says:

    is that such a true love ????

  15. Yasmin Says:

    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.

  16. Marie Dunphy Harding Says:

    A Mother’s love is a Blessing! Thank You.

  17. Tommy Says:

    Nice shot. Perfect moment. A little too tight as the tops of the heads got cut off.

  18. Ann Says:

    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.

  19. Yanaar Lee Says:

    Precious shot… very sweet. I’d darken the light in the lower left bottom part. Lovely moment captured here.

  20. Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:

    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?

  21. Sue Gagnon Says:

    This is STUNNING!! I am happy to see the wolves being highlighted here!

  22. Azu Azu Says:

    Lovely!!!!!

  23. Richard Dumoulin Says:

    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

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