We begin today with another photograph by Michelle Valberg, this one titled Supermoon Wolf.
Wolves have for thousands of years featured in our history and our folklore.
That includes more relatively recent popular culture.
For indigenous peoples of North America, the wolf is very much part of their cultural heritage. This painted oar stood out beautifully, by Anishinaabe artist Dean Ottawa, titled Mahingan Abwi (Wolf Paddle).
Man Changing Into A Wolf is a 1974 silkscreen print by Arthur Thompson. Tundra Wolf at bottom is a 2019 stonecut print by Quvianaqtuk Pudlat.
Slow Speed is another photograph by Valberg.
And for today I finish with Listen, Can You Hear Me?
This makes me want to howl outside under the moon! Thank you, William
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteThe first photo is majestic!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteYes, like roetare, I too love that first photo.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one.
DeleteLove the wolf prints.
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DeleteNice post about the wolfs place in the Canadian culture. Great photos and prints.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteIt is a source of shame and bewilderment to me that we cherish the wolf as a symbol of the wild character of our country, yet we continue to persecute it mercilessly. On and on, without end.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI disagree with David's negative view. So many are helping wolves, as well as coyotes. It is a small minority of ignorant people who persecute them. We have learned much about them. The Wolf rehab/shelter in Muskoka is a fabulous place to start!
DeleteI think the more we learn about these animals, the better we understand them and are more likely to want to sympathize with them- after centuries of bad feelings about them.
Delete...they are a part of nature that I rarely see or hear!
ReplyDeleteThey are magnificent.
DeleteThe first pic stands out.
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteGreat exhibit, I love the wolf images. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe wolf and the Supermoon photo is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThe 1st photo and the one with the wolves are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteReally like those pics of the wolves especially the last one.
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DeleteMy central European granny had lots of folk stories about wolves chasing people.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt.
DeleteInformative post and photos ~ love the wolves in various media and the indigenous artifacts ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you.
DeleteLa vida animal, siempre ha estado relacionada con la vida del hombre.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteSupermoon Wolf is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one.
DeleteListen Can You Hear stands out here.
ReplyDeleteAnother good one.
DeleteAn interesting grouping of wolves! Wolves are fearsome animals when they roam in packs but are good for the eco system. Where I live the state of Colorado wants to reintroduce wild wolves but many are against it, especially the ranchers, which is understandable.
ReplyDeleteThe ranchers ought to adapt.
DeleteThe man changing into a wolf painting kind of reminds me of Australian Aboriginal art, it's similar
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteI love wolves. We have them around my place (I live in the bush right on the edge of Algonquin Park). They don't bother us at all. We rarely hear them howl, but we do see them now and again.
ReplyDeleteI've heard the howl of Algonquin wolves more often than seeing them.
DeleteThose pop culture posters are fun. Love her photos of the wolves.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
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