| Image Title: Patience & Perseverance, Yellowstone National Park, WY Photographer's Notes:
This was on of those moments... A few wolves from an interior park pack had singled this cow elk out of the herd. She chose to flee to this lily pad lake situated between North and South Twin Lakes, just south of Roaring Mountain. She was able to keep the wolves at a distance, but she could not stay submerged in the cold water all day. The female elk was persevering with what she had to now deal with. The wolf on the other hand, was very patient and waited for another opportunity for a meal. This image was taken from the paved roadside. I came across this situation earlier in the morning, and as visitor and tour traffic increased, there was added stress for this cow elk's predicament. I left, not wanting to cause more to this moment in Yellowstone's Wild Times. The end result was, the elk was finally taken by the wolves in the evening, without the view of humans... At this time, I do not recall which pack this wolf originated from. This image is currently available in multiple sizes. To place an order: Please fill out and submit your contact information and questions about image. Please specify the image title you are inquiring about. |