Dog Pile
Our connection to the creatures who inhabit the lonely wild places is rooted deep in our psyche. We as humans seem to come together even when there is no proven connection or reason for the joining. However a further examination of our need, or rather desire, to be with others of our kind is most likely some primal instinct. These finely honed instincts would have allowed for our ancestors to merge with other wanderers to form tribes and later societies, for the protection of each individual. The animal kingdom is no different, these coyotes have joined each other in the harsh winter months. Strength in numbers will allow these hearty predators the opportunity to hunt as a team, and the added teeth and claws of the group will make larger predators like wolves think twice before giving chase. I wonder as I study these resting warriors, if my ancestors may have rested in the snows of long ago, confident in the brotherhood watching their backside for danger.
As the snow falls around me I hear the song dogs speaking to their brothers, and through the haze of falling flakes I glimpse the ghosts of ancient brothers moving silently together, like fog slipping through a snow covered forest they merge with their surroundings. I know they were probably never there at all, but the coyotes stop for a moment and sniff at the place where they disappeared, igniting the wonder in me tenfold as the snow silently falls.
As the snow falls around me I hear the song dogs speaking to their brothers, and through the haze of falling flakes I glimpse the ghosts of ancient brothers moving silently together, like fog slipping through a snow covered forest they merge with their surroundings. I know they were probably never there at all, but the coyotes stop for a moment and sniff at the place where they disappeared, igniting the wonder in me tenfold as the snow silently falls.
~HAWK
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For the many whom have asked about and complimented my blog theme, I would love to say that I did this, but alas, I am not nearly so talented. A fellow blogger, Klaus from Virtua Gallery is the genius behind this beautiful custom blog design.
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For those who asked about my equipment. I use a Canon Rebel XT digital camera with a Sigm 50-500mm lens.
Nice words. I must say that after looking through your blog I might not be able to drive the I80 route to relatives without looking closer for the beautiful things detailed.
Robby (the snake blogger: http://www.snakeadventures.blogspot.com/ )
Stacey,
My mom turned me on to your blog, and I gotta say that I am blown away by the breath taking beauty that you catch on film. Keep posting… I’ll keep being awed by your talent.
–Ahyoka–
great photos, I love this blog!
Oh my god! What amazing shots!
Nice
I discover your blog right now and I found it sooo fantastic, wonderful photos and great music.Living in Belgium with very different wild life, I travel on your blog and on your texts.Great! thanks.
You have a very nice blog! I love animals and nature too! Great job!! I really love it!
You have such beautiful imagery! your words connect beautifully, and i admire that. thank you for an enjoyable read!
You have alway been one of favorite stopping places.
We are still enjoying reading your blogs. My son and I were wondering if you could tell where the pictures are taken?
I have a soft spot for coyotes and this photo touched my heart. It makes me wonder are their stomachs full, are they warm enough, will they survive the winter. I loved reading these words and examining the connection you mentioned.
Your blog is truly an inspiration to me. For that I am grateful.
Shelley
very nice
talented with camera
Hi Stacey and Mike,
A wonderful post as usual. I hope spring settles upon you soon.
Stacey/Hawk: Another great merger of eyes and ears as you see another great post.
You do have a special gift, Stacey… Your words and your photos depict your life in Wyoming. Since I live far away in TN, I enjoy reading and seeing what goes on in other areas of the country.
Thanks for such a great blog.
Hugs,
Betsy
nice!
good camera, btw
Congratulations on the blog of note, I know how overwhelming it is. I am so happy to have found you, you have a truly beautiful place, I would be honored to be a follower.
x lori
Hi, I love your blog, the photos are amazing. I love nature and wildlife and you really capture the essence of the wild. Feel free to visit my witterings too, though my page design is not a patch on yours – congrats! ;o)
Four Song Dogs and they looke so cuddly but I am sure they would show this characteristic if I stepped forth. Wonder what they call one another? I love Hawks words and could almost picture myself there with the snow falling around me. I sure do need one of those cameras. Come over and stroll the park with me the next few days. If I had had your talent, I could have gotten some great shots. Peace
Hi Stacey,
, you have so many wonderful picture of wonderful creatures!!! You are really talented!
Well Again one of your wonderful picture. I’m jealous I have to say
What a treat to be browsing through today’s “blogs of note” on Blogger and come across this truly amazing image of my favorite desert visitor. My husband and I have a very special feeling for coyotes – we even talked about them in our wedding vows. Thank you for making my day today!
Thank you for visiting my blog. Your photography is wonderful. I’ll be visiting often. Do visit mine again too! I do mostly bird and wildlife photography, but am strictly amateur.
Deep. You are right though. Humans are definitely travel in packs for the most part. We work with our packs and fight within our packs. Our packs are our family, our friends and our coworkers. They help us survive the challenges of life, even now, when we worry less about surviving in the snow overnight, and more about driving through it in the morning.
I had actually been trying to decide on a good music player, and ended out using the site that yours is from since it plays so well. (I love your musical selection, btw.)
Thank you so much for commenting on my blog!
Just one word AWSOME! I saw foxes just like that sitting on the snow when I was little
Hi! I found your site through Blogger’s Blog of Note. Congratulations.
The photos are amazing and I must say, I love the songs on your playlist. 
Very, very in tune to the site’s contents.
Cute blog!
Hi Mike and Stacey-A beautiful photograph and text. I also think the bighorn photo is stunning. Your writing and photos go well together.
Stacy, thank you for visiting my blog, I think you are about an hour from me. Your work is beautiful, I love the wildlife and feel so calm out in the wild.
awesome snap..congrats..and thanks friend 4 passing by..do stay connected..
I always love what I find here. These are so, so beautiful.
You’re welcome
I always enjoy stopping by.
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your work is really amazing. Wonderful photos. Dave Newton is a really nice guy, we have 1 more job for him. I wonder if you are near us, we are east of Lovell, between the town and the Big Horn River.
Congratulations on your recognition. The pictures are great. Funny you should make the comment about ‘brotherhood’ of the animals. I often think that our behaviors, belongings, longings are all learned or passed on through the evolution.That six degree of seperation thing…..!
I like your style
I love coyotes and wolves, actually I love all animals. I really love this shot – they look so cute.
This is a thing of beauty. I feel more at peace in the city just looking at your website. Thanks for bringing the wild to us.
-Cindy
lacheapskate.blogspot.com
excellent…. love every inch of this image
wOw! Beautiful pictures of animals they are soo cute!
Wow, I really love the write up and also the pic of the coyotes. Really nice example of team work
Something we all humans can learn about no matter which part of the world we live in
- Rosh
Congrats on Blog of Note. I love your photos.
you have a real talent, these photos are all so amazing…
It’s nice to know that there are people who appreciates nature more than what our eyes could see..great shot of the wolves…and an even greater photography.
I love your whole picture… wonderful.
I like this picture alot
i like this blog cause it has all kinds of animals that i like….
cute pics
Stacey,
you got wonderful and magnificent shots and most of all fortunate to be seeing all these forms of life where you live right now..and be able to write about them..I envy you and your family…My husband and I always look for places to see wildlife..Thanks for sharing!
Incredible photography! Someone following my blog added your’s, and I love it.
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Joyce
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