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Intimidating II

© Dianna Hauf

Intimidating II

Uploaded: November 30, 2007

Description

Taken at Cades Cove last winter. They were trying to release wolves back into the wild and they began interbreed with the coyotes so they captured the wolves and moved them somewhere else but there are still some of these crossbreeds running around and this was one I just HAPPENED to catch! Actually HE was VERY curious about me and kept as close an eye on me as I him! I wonder if he just needed a good petting or a good 'attack'! ;) Adjusted levels to make him stand out more as someone suggested and used my D&B tool.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/100, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, White Balance: auto white balance, Focal Length: 85mm, Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL

Comments

Crystal L. Craig December 05, 2007

Wow Dianna, he's absolutely beautiful! Great rare capture :) Where is Cades Cove? You weren't hiking out there all by yourself, were you? #801700

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 05, 2007

Fabulous capture, Dianna!
Wonderful color and contrast!
A cool, rare find!
WTG!
~Lisa #5172060

Cyn Valentine December 05, 2007

Awesome capture Dianna..wonderful detail and light..great job! #5172069

Kimi A. Phillips December 05, 2007

Fantastic!!!!!!!!! #5172130

Steve M. Harrington December 05, 2007

A fine image in every way, Dianna! You adjustments have nearly brought him to life, with finely defined tones and great sharpness and composition. Besides all that, this is just plain interesting! :)
Stve #5172398

Melissa McCabe December 05, 2007

Fantastic, and thanks for this info - I would have been wondering about this amazing creature!! The effects work really well, and love the eye contact!! -mm #5172761

Tammy Espino December 05, 2007

Wow he's handsome! What a capture!!! #5172861

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 06, 2007

Fantastic capture girl, he looks pretty intense. #5176942

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe December 06, 2007

What a handsome face! He has a very calm yet intrigued demeanor. Beautiful details and Pov!
Miss you crazy woman!
Call me when you return from your trip!!
=^..^= Liz #5177073

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 06, 2007

What a BEAUTIFUL animal, Dianna!!!!!! This is an awesome image!!!!!!!! ♫ k #5177187

Dianna Hauf December 06, 2007

HI CRYSTAL!!!! Thanks loads hon!!! Luckily I had friends from N.C. visiting the same time so we were all 'privelaged' to experience this together at Cades Cove near Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

Hi Lisa!!! He WAS a rare find!!! hardly anyone gets to see these fellas but we all see tons of deer, hawk, small critters and an occasional black bear! It is SOOOO beautiful there!!!! At any season!

Thanks so much CYN!

Thank you KIMI!!!

Thanks so, so much Professor! I have learned so much being a part of this BP community and am so thankful for the wonderful people I have had the privelage of getting to know and learn from!

I will tell you Melissa, I sure wanted to go up to him but didn't dare. He and I looked at one another for a good five minutes or so!!! It was I who left, not him! :) Thanks so much for the wonderful comments!

THANK YOU TAM-TAM!!! That is my new nick name for you because you are just such a happy spirit!

Thanks Peaches!!!! I wasn't sure what he was REALLY thinking! Wish I did!

HI BUD!! Thank you so much and hope all three of you are doing well! Be home soon!!!:)

Thank you Kitty for the wonderful comments!!

#5177395

Colleen Farrell December 06, 2007

Wow, what a capture! Outstanding detail and clarity, Dianna! #5177637

Dianna Hauf December 07, 2007

THANK YOU SO MUCH COLLEEN!!!!!!!!! Have a happy day!:) #5178611

Sam Britt December 07, 2007

Wonderful wildlife capture, Dianna. Good-looking animal! #5178778

Cassie L. Woodlee December 08, 2007

Awesome capture Dianna, beautiful!!!!!! #5182421

Jeana Clark December 09, 2007


BEAUTIFUL DIANNA!!!
Outstanding details..clarity..composition!!
SUPER CATCH!!

~J~ #5187393

Carol Teal December 09, 2007

Wow, such a great capture Dianna! He is so beautiful, and what a look he is giving you! I have never seem one, and rarely any bears either, although I remember the days when I was young when we saw so many bears. I wish I had known more about photography and had a better camera when I was living 45 min from Pigeon Forge! I spent many a day driving around enjoying all the beauty. Justin and I would stay a night or two in Sevierville about once or twice a month at one of the motels on the river. #5189565

Dianna Hauf December 10, 2007

Please forgive my lateness in responding as I have been away! Will catch up so please be patient with me!

Thanks so much Sam! I think he is too but the rangers do NOT like them out there. :(

Thank you Cassie!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much Jeana!

Hi Carol!!! Yes, that look was pretty steady the entire time I was there taking pictures of him!!! Wish I knew what was going through his mind! ;) We were told that the bear population is coming back ...2 bear per square mile now and they are pretty wild so you don't see them as readily as you would a few years ago when they were eating a lot of people food! I thought that was great! Last year I did see a mama and her cub. Maybe I will post them. NOw...if only they can save those gorgeous Hemlocks!!! I think I wouldn't mind living out around Townsend or Maryville if I could find a really reasonable and nice place for Sara to grow up in! It truly is a wonderful place, isn't it??? I am glad you and I could share a deep appreciation of this place!!! Thanks so much! #5192242

David Pratt December 10, 2007

What a beautiful animal Dianna! A wonderful shot here. He looks like an intelligent version of Wiley Coyote. I think this guy cold catch the road runner. #5193423

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 10, 2007

Amazing capture Dianna, I'm glad all he did was look, WTG!! #5193562

Dianna Hauf December 10, 2007

Hey there Dave!!!! Cute, A smart Wiley! Oh yea, the road runner and more!!! Thank you Dave very much!!!! :)

Me TOO, Nancy!!! ;) THANK YOU!!!!!!! #5194005

Marta J. Baldwin December 12, 2007

WOW D!!! This is truly a spectacular capture!!! The color, clarity and lighting are wonderful and the composition is excellent. The description is definately the icing on the cake. Great job and Happy Holidays!!! #5199506

Z. Banu December 13, 2007

WOW!!!!DIANNA THIS GUY LOOK VERY SERIOUS MOOD!VERY WELL CAPTURED GREAT CLARITY AND LIGHT!SUPERB...... #5202934

Dianna Hauf December 13, 2007

MARTA!!!!!! I am thrilled to see you!!!! Please tell me how you are? Thanks so very much for 'dropping by' and always lifting me up with your wonderful comments!!! Happy holidays to you as well!!!!

Zaanat!!!! Wonderful to 'see' you as well!!! Thank you so VERY MUCH!!!!! I would like to think positively about him and hoped that he was lonely and wanting someone to pet and love on him! NOT looking to chew someone (me namely) up! hahaha! #5204632

Derek D. Dafoe December 15, 2007

What a wonderful chance to capture something so beautiful!! Nice composition too!! #5209752

Heather L. Haderly December 16, 2007

Gorgeous Dianna!!! #5213616

Mitch Spence level-classic December 16, 2007

Oh, I wondered what he was. Beautiful animal beautifully captured, Dianna. And really excellent separation from the background while retaining the feel of the environment. #5214038

Dianna Hauf December 17, 2007

Hi Derek! This was a freak opportunity, I am sure of it!!! We have been there several times since and not seen hide nor hair of one of these! I was incredibly fortunate. Thank you for stopping by, for liking this and for your nice comments!!

THANK YOU Miss Heather!!! ☺☺

Means so much Mitch! I truly and genuinely appreciate you and your comments!!!! Have a super day! #5218759

Kameron W. Dean January 10, 2008

wow great pic I love to get animals but I can never keep them still!!!! #5320768

Dianna Hauf January 12, 2008

Well Master Kameron, I DO believe you will eventually have that opportunity! Never give up and patience is the key! You keep up the wonderful work you yourself are doing, ok???

Thanks so much for stopping by! #5330804

January 14, 2008

GREAT CAPTURE DIANNA!!! WONDERFUL WORK!!!! #5339442

Dianna Hauf January 14, 2008

Thanks a whole lot LEE!!!!☺ #5340405

Michael Umbreit April 02, 2008

Dianna - Wow!! Great find and capture!! - Mike #5734998

Dianna Hauf April 03, 2008

Hi Mike! Thank you so much for your visit and comments! Welcome again to the SSS club and all it's zaniness! You fit in quite nicely! #5740523

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