Circle of Life
by Julie Barrick
Title
Circle of Life
Artist
Julie Barrick
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I vacillated on whether I should post this image or not. Watching the Circle of Life play out in the rawest form is very tough. While on a recent Snow Coach tour into the interior of Yellowstone, we came upon the Wapiti Lake Wolf Pack preying upon an injured bison.
I was with other photographers and we all knew that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in close range to wolves.
I won't give a lot of details, but that bison was very tough. Most of the pack participated in wearing him down. As darkness was approaching the majority of the pack converged on the bison. In a very strategic move, the bison went into the water. That's when I got this shot. The wolves fearing hypothermia did not want to enter the river.
The bison did not win the war that day, but in a sense he won the battle because he died in the river that night.
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January 31st, 2024
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Comments (43)
Linda Howes
What an amazing photo and story Julie. What a tough spot to be in. I guess she left this earth on her own terms, better than being eaten alive. It must have been so hard to watch, I don't think I could.
Toni Hopper
Anyone who doesn't understand and appreciate your image and that story, they may never understand. This is truly incredible. Your work is so good. I would love to know which state this is in. An amazing black and white image! Congratulations on your incredible image featured in Women Photographers for Jan. 31, 2024. Feel free to add it to the features discussion archive! I am also making this the Photo of the Day (Feb. 3) and will probably leave it up on the home page for several days. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Julie Barrick replied:
Toni, thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! The photo with the bison and the wolf pack is from a recent Snow Coach tour in Yellowstone.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-Feb 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 2-2-2024)
Lens Art Photography By Larry Trager
Great capture of nature being nature. It isn't always pretty. Great story to go along with the photo too. Very nice work all around.
The Hammer
Wonderful livestory capture. Good you choose to post this image. Hunters and prey are everyday business in wildlife and though it is tough it is like your title the circle of life (or lives) for animals. L/F
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