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Old 10-17-2009, 03:51 AM
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Default Grizzlies and wolves, oh my!

Here's a few from the zoo this morning...

Grizzly Bear
zoo 4

Grey Wolf
zoo 16

zoo 15

Sandhill Crane
zoo 5
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Old 10-17-2009, 03:55 AM
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Crikey! Look at the claws on that young Grizz! Unreal! Very nice shots, Lori. I really like the last one! Well composed, and excellent bokeh! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 10-17-2009, 04:10 AM
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Thank you

This is from the new exhibit, Teton Trek, that opened this month at the zoo. I didn't get any shots of the Trumpeter Swans (they went out of view) and I also didn't see the Elk. I think they were working in the area so the Elk must have been away.

Yes, there are three Grizzlies and they were juveniles. I think the wolves are juveniles too. That crane was tossing a bit of the sod and jumping around spreading its wings, quite comical.
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Beautiful shots Lori, the 1st is my favorite, but the 1st and 4th look like they could have been taken in the wilderness somewhere. Very nice crisp, clear, nicely composed shots. TFS.
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The young grizzly is so so cute, and the third shot is spot on. I love all of them. TFS
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Beautiful animals Lori. I love the Grizzly bear. What an awesome shot you got!
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i love that first shot...i can feel his personality
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The first and the last are awesome!
These are my Favs.
They look as they were out in the wild.
Excellent captures.
I think I should consider a trip to the local zoo, sometime in the future.
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Lori these are so cool! I love the Grizzly, that's a Great Capture
The 2nd on with the single wolf is just great as well. I love the birds, these are all very well composed and super clear.
Thanks for sharing these
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Thank you all for such awesome comments. Flavio, yes, you must visit your zoo. I don't go as often as I should but I couldn't pass on this opportunity since this was a brand new exhibit.
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