You Make Your Luck
![Black Bear Black Bear](http://www.ronerwin.com/big/160809F9702.jpg)
Black Bear
That’s what my dad used to say to me. In other words, work hard and be prepared. Working with animals can be very unpredictable. There are things I do to better my chances of getting a shot. I preset the cameras, clear the cards everyday, charge the batteries and have the cameras out ready to grab in the van.
![Stone Sheep Ram Stone Sheep Ram](http://www.ronerwin.com/big/160808F9382.jpg)
Stone Sheep Ram
There are other things I do. Anticipating and understanding animal behaviour are very important. If a bear is walking through the woods, chances are it will continue in the same direction. Move to a clearing and wait. Did I mention patience is important too?
![Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear](http://www.ronerwin.com/big/160819F0686.jpg)
Grizzly Bear
![Pika Pika](http://www.ronerwin.com/big/160904F4399.jpg)
Pika
![Woodland Caribou](http://www.ronerwin.com/big/160831F3253.jpg)
Woodland Caribou
Sometimes though, no matter how well prepared I am, I miss the shot. I saw this wolf at the side of the road. As I was positioning the van, it stopped and looked at me. It would have been a perfect shot. I missed it. This is the best I could do.
![Gray Wolf Gray Wolf](http://www.ronerwin.com/big/160831F3742.jpg)
Gray Wolf
I guess that’s what keeps me going out here. I can always do better and learn more.
Labels: American Pika, bears, black bears, caribou, Gray Wolf, Grizzly Bear, pikas, Stone Sheep, Wolves, Woodland Caribou
1 Comments:
I think you must have lots of patience! But well worth it. Great photos!
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