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Coyote, Yellowstone National Park
Photograph by Timothy Brooks
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
I was taking photos with a colleague when we spotted a coyote on the move. As the coyote went up a hill covered with snow and ice, we walked around to the other side of the hill to see if we could get a shot into the sunset. We made sure we did not disturb the coyote, and to our surprise, it lay down on top of the hill and curled up in a ball. The coyote willingly stayed within close range of us, and I managed to get close enough to use a wide-angle lens so that I could include the sunset in the background.
(This photo and caption were submitted to the National Geographic Student Expeditions Photo Contest.)
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Resting Lions, Tanzania
Photograph by Daniel Dolpire, Your Shot
I took this "once-in-a-lifetime" shot at Klein's Camp in the Serengeti, Tanzania. We came upon these lions at 7:17 in the morning. I scrambled for my two camera bodies (Nikon D4 and D3s and 200mm-400mm and 500mm) and got the shot! Exactly six minutes later the first lion got up and within another five minutes, three were sleeping and the other three had gone off into the bush! I have been taking wildlife photos for over 20 years, but this has got to be my special moment!
(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)
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Sparring Wolves
Photograph by Cesar Aristeiguieta, Your Shot
A very large juvenile male (white) challenges the alpha male (gray) for control of the wolf pack. Although it faced a formidable challenger, the alpha prevailed … for now.
(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)
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Wild Horses, France
Photograph by Marco Carmassi, Your Shot
I've been a photographer for more than 25 years. This is an image from my "Camargue Wild Horses" collection, composed of around 50 photos. I took it around a month ago during my trip to the Camargue Nature Park, where I had the luck to shoot these wonderful animals in their natural environment. I used a Canon 5D Mark II with a Canon 70-200mm L lens.
(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)
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Baby Macaque, India
Photograph by Tony Campbell, My Shot
A baby macaque with its mother close at hand
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Snorkelers and Sharks, French Polynesia
Photograph by Tim Mckenna, Your Shot
In Moorea, French Polynesia, the warm, turquoise-blue waters are often the place for some special encounters. Swimming among the sharks, the rays, and the varied variety of fish is quite easy. This shot was taken from a boat with a remote-controlled drone.
(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)
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Flamingos, Mexico
Photograph by Klaus Nigge, National Geographic
Flamingos, fiercely loyal in wild flocks, move in unison when there is a threat. Here, near Sisal, Mexico, a research plane is passing overhead. Several major breeding groups live in estuaries around the Caribbean and beyond.
See more pictures from the April 2012 feature story "Birds of a Feather."
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Snowy Owl, Canada
Photograph by Vince Maidens, My Shot
A snowy owl hunting in a wet field
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Frog and Gourd
Photograph by Leighann Perron, My Shot
This is Gordon who lives in the gourd out on the back patio. I saw him peeking out one day and this is what I got!
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Canada Geese, Netherlands
Photograph by Andrew George, My Shot
Canada geese in a fen on a misty day in the Netherlands
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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