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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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
Nicely done !
Bradley Nichol
A for the effort too:

Eivor replied
Thank you, Bradley! What a wonderful surprise! I just entered this one.
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
Great capture!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Mistur!
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
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
What a beautiful capture!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Catharine!
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-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
I love to photograph foxes, as well. This picture is a real stunner!! Nicely done!!!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Lori!
lorilee
A wonderful capture – just beautiful!!!!!!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Lorilee!
Jens Helmstedt
Great shot! Well done!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Jens!
Paola Svensson
Wonderful capture! I like how the light falls over his red fur. Beautiful!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Paola!
Natures Vision
Lovely shot, excellent composition!!! – Ann
Eivor replied
Thank you, Ann!
micmac
What a beautiful beast,superb capture!
Eivor replied
Thank you!
Jody Johnson
perfect capture!!
Eivor
Thank you, Jody!
Veikko Suikkanen
Excellent shot from fox!
Eivor replied
Thank you!
danielborden
great capture,beautiful photo
Eivor replied
Thank you Daniel, for the comment and the fave!
kevinmawson
Splendid image,A great capture!!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Kevin!
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
Great capture!!!!!!!
Eivor replied
Thank you very much for your comment and the fave!
jinney
Hes Gloryious!
Wonderful capture!
-jinneyxx
Eivor replied
Thank you for your kind comment and the fave!
janfoster
wonderful capture : )
Eivor replied
Thank you very much!
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
What a nice capture on your hunt…
Eivor replied
Thank you very much!
handprintz
Lovely capture and framing, great colours
Eivor replied
Thank you, Trudi!
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
Congratulations a fantastic image !
Eivor replied
Thank you so much for your comment!
Steve Taylor
I missed this. Great image.
Heather Rivet...
perfect
Eivor replied
Thank you, Heather!
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
this is superb, you must have been very pleasantly surprised and have captured it beautifully!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Wendy!
Alexanderargyll
excellent capture….......................Eivor
Eivor replied
Thank you very much!
ilpo laurila
Brilliant captured.
Eivor replied
Thank you, Ilpo!
Alana Ranney
Wow I love it! What an excellent capture!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Alana, for your kind comment!
Colleen Farrell
Fantastic capture, Eivor! Your quick reflexes paid off!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Colleen!
Mariann Rea
Beautiful image of a beautiful fox :)
Eivor replied
Thank you, Mariann!
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 P...
wow your pics are amazing… beautiful!!!
Eivor replied
Thank you very much!
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
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
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
Totally gorgeous. Congratulations on your feature!!!!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Victoria!
joyousmoon
Fantastic! Congratulations on your feature!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Pamela!
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your feature in Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free
Eivor replied
Thank you, Sharon!
JimGuy
Perfect!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Jim!
Judy Grant
great shot !!!!
Eivor replied
Thank you, Judy!