STOCK-Lens Hood

Jay Ryser

STOCK-Lens Hood

Sure, stick your nose right in my lens hood.

This little vixen obviously feels comfortable enough with me that she approaches me pretty closely. So closely I was afraid I’d have a nose print on my front element. This is a full frame shot, no cropping.

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Wheatridge, CO
Sony a700
Sigma 300mm f/2.8
Giottos tripod, Acratech ballhead, Wimberley Sidekick

ISO400, 1/640sec, f/5.6, +1EV

STOCK-Lens Hood belongs to the following groups:

Animal Portraits, Colorful Colorado, Exotic Mammals, High Quality Animal Images - 1 Submission a Week, Nature's Wonders, Sony Shooters and Wolves & Wild Kin
STOCK-Lens Hood by Jay Ryser
STOCK-Lens Hood by Jay Ryser
  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    Oh you are killing me….This is so good Jay! I am so jealous that i did not get to go with you this morning! GRRRRR!!!!! Bravo such a pretty gal she is!
    When you gonna share???

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Well, you can always plan for an early day tomorrow . . .

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    WOW- great shot xxxxxxx

  • EvaMcDermott

    EvaMcDermott

    Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!! have mercy … we can count the whiskers … shoot … we can count the eyelashes!!!!!!! WHADDA SHOT!!!!!!

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Totally awesome Jay!!!!!!!!!!!!......Deb

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Wow!! Amazing and so beautiful!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Wow!! This is great Jay!!

  • djlampkins

    djlampkins

    Nothin’ as crazy as a fox…. except you, Jay! Nicely done…. :D

  • Katagram

    Katagram

    Damn Jay, that is in my back yard..well, there has been one around here..good job!!! I am so impressed, they are usually pretty high strung and run at the SMELL of a human…

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Just awesome….Kay

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    great shot, crazy and almost sad to see it so used to humans, not usually a great sign, all to say, impressive details, great shot

  • Jay Ryser replied

    It’s almost inevitable with people and wildlife living so close together in a city park that the animals lose some of their fear of humans. If it’s any consolation, they avoid most people, but I’ve spent enough time with them they tend to not perceive me as a threat most of the time.

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    SO you gonna tell me where to go and how early???

  • tserio

    tserio

    She has adoped you! Great shot!!! I think she wants you to pet her!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    She’d never get THAT close to me,

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    Wow Jay, How amazing to look at this beautiful creature so close eye to eye! We have many of these little guys making little barking sounds all night. Behind the house is a wetlands where they hang out. Haven’t got a shot yet but one day!

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Great close-up. Lovely experience to have gotten so close :-)

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Wow,....now that is certainly a close up!!! What a thrill that must have been! The thought of her being comfortable at such close proximity to humans, has me a little worried that her lack of fear could end up being her demise.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    It’s a park – while they’re less afraid of humans than those in wilderness areas, she (and the rest of them) doesn’t make a habit of approaching everyone. You have to work on developing their trust.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    What a cool experience and wonderful shot!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks DD

  • Steve Taylor

    Steve Taylor

    Great portrait Jay.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Steve

  • Eirik Anda

    Eirik Anda

    I really love this shot!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Eirik

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    This is amazing…wonderful capture!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Dottie

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    Wonderful Jay, I could not imagine any fox round here letting you get anywhere near it, super image very well done.
    Rich.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Rich. I never approach them – I just let them do their thing, and if they approach me, great.

  • goddessteri211

    goddessteri211

    WOW great close up of this wonderful creature!!! He looks so at peace and friendly makes me want to kiss him right on the nose!! TERI~

  • Jay Ryser replied

    She’s wonderful, but I wouldn’t try to kiss her – she’ll either run, or snap at you!

  • goddessteri211

    goddessteri211

    If I had a choice, run little one RUN!! :) TERI~

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    She’s so beautiful!!!!!!! An amazing shot!!!!!!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Wow!! What a gorgeous shot!!! :-)) The clarity and detail is beautiful!!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Wow!! I am in love! What a gorgeous girl!!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    She is gorgeous – she’s so much more calm and relaxed than most of the males.

  • C J Hummel - Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Wow tht is good and I am impressed that the Fox’es have accepted you. You must spend a lot of time that they are familiar with your scent.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    The alpha male accepts me in that he doesn’t mind passing me on the trail or using me as shade on bright mornings, and if my tripod is blocking the trail he’ll wait for me to move it so he can pass. This female is very tolerant of me and doesn’t seem to mind me taking pictures and moving outside the radius of her comfort zone. The rest of the foxes (fewer now since the coyotes moved in next door) have varying degrees of tolerance for me, from a wider radius of comfort to just hiding in the brush or running quickly past me until I move on.

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    100% stunning

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Steve

  • SheriS

    SheriS

    Unbelieveable! How fortunate to be so close to an animal!
    SheriS

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Sheri

  • TaGiRoCkS

    TaGiRoCkS

    this is such a good photo.
    you can see all the detail in the fox’s face.
    such a good photo!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    OMG Jay, superb – she trusts you alright! BTW, jealousy is looming :-D

  • Jay Ryser replied

    No need for jealousy – I took another Bubbler to my favorite fox location this morning.

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    Oh lucky person! Sadly, it would be somewhat more than a day trip for me to join you … will just have to convince the foxes in my vicinity that I’m carrying a camera rather than a gun

  • Jay Ryser replied

    They’re probably more than a little sensitive about their status there . . .

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    O, so stunning…

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Jay, this is FANTASTIC!!! She is so beautiful and brave to come so close. Good for you!!!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    tHANKS – SHE IS A BEAUTY

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    Yes, sadly we have an active hunt club in the vicinity (thankfully they don’t access the land where my foxy friends are, as it is a horse stud & their stallions live outdoors, so no hunter fences in/out). However, we do get rabbit hunters occassionally & they are not above taking the foxes as well :-(

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Fabulous image – glad she trusts you :) evenutally you will get a wet nose on your lens :)

  • Jay Ryser replied

    The other week I caught the alpha male going through my camera bag that was laying a few feet behind me as I was setting up – he was either curious or looking for something to eat. I’m just glad he didn’t “mark” it . . .

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    LOL – My cats have alrady marked my camera bag! ! Next time you better take offereings!

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Great portrait! Wonderful colours, and details.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    This is an awesome closeup of this little vixen

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks kay

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Stunning capture! What a beautiful face.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks karen

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Beautiful shot!!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Shaun

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    fan-bloody-tastic. just….. perfect!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Barb

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    great detail! he is very cute!

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Stunning! You can’t get much closer than that without taking him home.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    The MFD of the lens as about 10’, but she does look really close

  • danielborden

    danielborden

    great shot,very beautiful.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Daniel

  • lallymac

    lallymac

    Hi Jay – fantastic shot!

    Please say what camera you used for acceptance into the Sony SHooters Group.

  • Jay Ryser replied

    OOOOOPS – I’ll correct that now

  • Kelly Brooks Difatta

    Kelly Brooks D...

    Really cool! They are beautiful animals, great job capturing it :)

  • Jay Ryser replied

    Thanks Kelly

  • Aquarelle

    Aquarelle

    This is fantastic!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Wonderful portrait, Jay! :)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Wonderful work

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome,

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean 16 days ago

    brilliant, just love your foxy shots :))

  • Jay Ryser replied 16 days ago

    Thanks Jenny

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert 16 days ago

    Terrific capture! great work! Really great shots of foxes Jay!!

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