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Wolf in the mist

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Mark Billiau.

Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

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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.

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Uli Aßmann 02/01/2024 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
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jbpixels 05/12/2023 19:49
Your efforts are "well well" rewarded with this excellent capture.
Amazing quality, mood and details.
jb
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Katja Dreißig 27/11/2023 21:39
Wunderbare Aufnahme und toll der Nebel.
VG Katja
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Blula 25/11/2023 18:55
Was für eine wunderbare Begegnung. Ja, und der Nebel, der macht dieses Bild natürlich erst so ganz besonders.
LG Ursula
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Harold Thompson 25/11/2023 14:41
I feel the mist added to the mistery allowing you that moment
Harold
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K. Schmitt-Rau 25/11/2023 14:04
Congratulations. This wonderful wildlife shot was certainly worth all your efforts. Greetings Karlheinz
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waldfeecss 24/11/2023 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
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Rainer Gallenmüller 22/11/2023 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
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Willi W. 22/11/2023 21:27
Klasse von dir abgelichtet.
Liebe Grüße Willi
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Ulrich Diez 22/11/2023 19:11
Grandios; gratuliere dir zu diesem großartigen Wildlife. Einen Wolf ausunehmen, ist schon mehr als besonders!
VG Ulrich
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alfons klatt 22/11/2023 18:02
hi
ganz tolles portrait vom wolf
bg
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artspektral 22/11/2023 17:58
Top! Gratuliere und ich bewundere Deine Ausdauer. Gruß Hajo
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Alfred Schultz 22/11/2023 17:30
Hopefully also the wolf wasn't allowed
to find out where YOU live in Belgium.
Greetings - A.
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Eva Loth 22/11/2023 15:49
wow, wie klasse und wie nah Du rangekommen bist .... LG Eva
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Angelika El. 22/11/2023 13:56
Eine wunderbare Aufnahme - sehr mystisch, mit all dem Nebel!!! VG!
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