Fox hunt

Eivor

Fox hunt

This fox sneaked up on me, while I was taken pictures of something else. I had gotten a late start this morning, and didn’t think I would see any foxes that day. So, when I had my camera pointing towards a big beehive up in a tree, this fox walked up on the log. A big surprise for me when I lowered my camera, but I managed to get two good shots before he continued his morning walk.
f/8, 1/250 sec, ISO 400, focal length 300 mm. Minor crop done in Photoshop Elements.
Nikon D80, with a Nikon 70-300 mm lens.
Picture taken in the Greenbelt area in Wheat Ridge, January 31, 2009

557 views, Nov 4, 2009

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Fox hunt by Eivor
Fox hunt by Eivor
  • Jonathan Bartlett

    Jonathan Bartlett

    You stole my title! Lol, just kidding.
    Great shot.
    This is Gary’s dream type shot!
    He’ll be jealous when he see’s this!

  • Bradley  Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    Nicely done !

  • Bradley  Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    A for the effort too:

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Bradley! What a wonderful surprise! I just entered this one.

  • Eivor

    Eivor

    Thank you, Jonathan! I just changed the title, don’t want to be a thief. Fox hunt could work, since I was out “hunting” foxes with my camera, and the fox probably out hunting for food.
    This was like a dream for me, too. I couldn’t believe the pose I got, and the morning light came right on him.

  • Mistur

    Mistur

    Great capture!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Mistur!

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Superb image, great comp, light and interest you captured that ‘fox curiosity/alertness’while on the lookout for a meal

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    A beauty and sometimes those great shots comes unexpectedly a fine example here !

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Curtiss! I try to have the camera ready when I walk around like this, checking the change of the light while the sun is rising, and so on.

  • CatharineAmato

    CatharineAmato

    What a beautiful capture!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Catharine!

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    stunning shot, my friend!!! he is so beautiful, and you are blessed to have him stop by for a moment…wow….

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Jan!

  • Lela Bouse-McCracken

    Lela Bouse-McC...

    What a wonderful surprise for you! Congrats on being in the right place at the right time & for taking advantage of it. Well done! He’s beautiful.

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Lela!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    I love to photograph foxes, as well. This picture is a real stunner!! Nicely done!!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Lori!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A wonderful capture – just beautiful!!!!!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Lorilee!

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Great shot! Well done!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Jens!

  • Paola Svensson

    Paola Svensson

    Wonderful capture! I like how the light falls over his red fur. Beautiful!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Paola!

  • Natures Vision

    Natures Vision

    Lovely shot, excellent composition!!! – Ann

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Ann!

  • micmac

    micmac

    What a beautiful beast,superb capture!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you!

  • Jody Johnson

    Jody Johnson

    perfect capture!!

  • Eivor

    Eivor

    Thank you, Jody!

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Excellent shot from fox!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you!

  • danielborden

    danielborden

    great capture,beautiful photo

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you Daniel, for the comment and the fave!

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Splendid image,A great capture!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Kevin!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Well done on being so fast. You picture is great in all aspects, even though you were caught by surprise. Beautiful animal.

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Steve!

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    Great capture!!!!!!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you very much for your comment and the fave!

  • jinney

    jinney

    Hes Gloryious!
    Wonderful capture!
    -jinneyxx

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you for your kind comment and the fave!

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    wonderful capture : )

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    Very nicely done. Maybe add this to the Wolves & Wild Kin group. Link is on my homepage.

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Scott, I’ll look into that.

  • tcphoto

    tcphoto

    What a nice capture on your hunt…

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you very much!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Lovely capture and framing, great colours

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Trudi!

  • Phillip Weyers

    Phillip Weyers

    Wonderful shot… sometimes we can get lucky eh?...

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Phillip! Yes, we can, and as photographers we have to try and be ready for those lucky moments.

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Congratulations a fantastic image !

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you so much for your comment!

  • Steve  Taylor

    Steve Taylor

    I missed this. Great image.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA
  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Heather!

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    This is really an incredible shot. Everything worked for you right at this perfect moment. One of the best . – Dawn

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you! I was very happy to see that everything was just right.

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    this is superb, you must have been very pleasantly surprised and have captured it beautifully!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Wendy!

  • Alexanderargyll

    Alexanderargyll

    excellent capture….......................Eivor

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you very much!

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Brilliant captured.

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Ilpo!

  • Alana Ranney

    Alana Ranney

    Wow I love it! What an excellent capture!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Alana, for your kind comment!

  • Colleen Farrell

    Colleen Farrell

    Fantastic capture, Eivor! Your quick reflexes paid off!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Colleen!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Beautiful image of a beautiful fox :)

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Mariann!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congratulations on your TOP 10 Challenge Win.. Great picture!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you so much, Mary! I didn’t realize it made it to the TOP 10, thanks for telling me!!

  • Dave & Trena Puckett

    Dave & Trena P...

    wow your pics are amazing… beautiful!!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    What a fabulous story, it breathes life into this spectacular shot!! It is so beautiful !!
    You are truly blessed as this is a once in a lifetime treasured moment and I am certain it must be one of your favourites!! I wish you many sales and great success with this beautiful shot, it is so perfectly composed with tremendous DOF and the light is wonderful. Her coat and bushy tail are luxurious, what a beauty!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Sharon!

  • Lori Peters
  • Eivor replied

    Thank you so much for the feature, Lori!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Don’t you just love it when Nature surprizes you like that? :)) Very nice catch, especially for being surprized by this fox. Congradulations on your Features with it!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Ginny! That was one of the moments I was thankful I had the right camera settings, when this opportunity showed up.

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    What a lucky and BEAUTIFUL capture!! Isn’t it fabulous when you have a day like this when you are out taking photos of something else and then something as exciting as a fox comes along and gives you the perfect pose (we were out hunting black bear – with cameras – last fall when we came across a gorgeous grizzly, it was the icing on the cake!). Huge CONGRATS on your much deserved features with this beautiful fox capture!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)

  • Eivor replied

    A grizzly! I have to look at your gallery… I’ve seen grizzly once, but far away, in low light, and a point-and-shoot in my hand. That was in Yellowstone. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    Totally gorgeous. Congratulations on your feature!!!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Victoria!

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Fantastic! Congratulations on your feature!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Pamela!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your feature in Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Sharon!

  • JimGuy

    JimGuy

    Perfect!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Jim!

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    great shot !!!!

  • Eivor replied

    Thank you, Judy!

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