Kodak Moment
What big feet you have....
Posted by B. Thomas (Arlington, Texas, United States) on 13 April 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Akela, a beautiful white Arctic Wolf
A group of school children was asked to each draw a picture of a wolf. They all drew the typical savage dog-like monster, complete with huge teeth, bloody fangs, demonic eyes, the works. Then an animal handler brought a real wolf into the classroom, on a leash. They were awestruck, and took turns patting it as it was led around the room and introduced to them all. Afterwards, they were again asked to draw a picture of a wolf. This time, the picture was of wolves with big, kind eyes - and enormous, oversized feet. No fangs, no blood.
From a review about the book - Of Wolves and Men by Barry Lopez
ishm from dubai, United Arab Emirates
Great Shot! It's interesting and an eye opening insider knowledge for me about wolves in general from you B.Thomas. Thanks.
13 Apr 2009 5:34am
@ishm: Glad you liked the info.
@zOOm: Thank you.
@bluechameleon: Glad you like her.
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
Oh, I never noticed those big feet before. This invidual is looking so tame. Interesting short true story which I liked very much.
13 Apr 2009 3:27pm
@Hidalgo: Thanks. As an art teacher, I loved the story too.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
What a heartwarming story, with this beautiful wolf in your photo.
13 Apr 2009 3:40pm
@Viewfinder: I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@peter: Thanks, and cool comment.
@Marie LC: She is a wolf - an Arctic Wolf.
@mariana: Thank you.
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
These are beautiful animals. Very nice image and wonderful and instructive story line.
13 Apr 2009 5:01pm
@Emilio Garcia: Glad you enjoyed it.
Adrianne from Ohio, United States
wow all these photos are amazing!
how do you get so close, or do you have a super nice lens?
loooove these photos :)
13 Apr 2009 5:36pm
@Adrianne: Thanks for the comment!
willow from Chelsea, United States
Your wolf photos are gorgeous!!!!!! I love this one especially. Where do you find them all?
13 Apr 2009 5:40pm
@willow: They are in Colorado - not in the wild.
@chrissy: She is an Arctic wolf. I'm doing a whole wolf series for my first venture into web blogging.
Kathe from Marquette, Michigan, United States
I am really enjoying these! And I love how you're trying to make people more informed about the wolves. They really do get such a bad reputation.
13 Apr 2009 6:45pm
@Kathe: Don't they though! Glad you like them.
Drey from Toulouse, France
I love wolfs so i love your photo! Thanks and well done! :)
13 Apr 2009 10:40pm
@Drey: Thank you.
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
very nice kodak moment indeed :). Excellent capture!
13 Apr 2009 10:57pm
@Sarito: Love your comment. Thank you!
@MW: Thanks.
@Buddy: Glad you enjoyed it.
Daiyen from Penang, Malaysia
I love arctic wolf... it was my dream pet when I was a kid. Thanks for capturing all these photos, allowing me to know more about them. :)
14 Apr 2009 8:11am
@Daiyen: The arctic wolf is so beautiful. Glad you liked the info too.
Photosanity from Folsom, United States
Beautiful wolf! Look at his(her?) golden eyes! Well done! Thanks for the stories you share they are enlightening.
14 Apr 2009 4:17pm
@Photosanity: Thanks. I thought her eyes were beautiful too.
