Young and curious fox

Mariann Rea

Young and curious fox

I met this young fox in the summer of 2008.
If you would like to read the story and see more pics about this encounter please see it here!

Canon 20D
Canon EF 100-400mm L @ 285mm
ISO 100, 1/100sec, f/6,3

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Young and curious fox by Mariann Rea
Young and curious fox by Mariann Rea
  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding;

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, I had a big smile when she came so close :) I guess she figured I was dinner :P

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    So awesome !

  • Mariann Rea replied

    It was an exciting event, thank you! :)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers fabulous work my friend;

  • Megan Martin

    Megan Martin

    OMG! What an amazing capture…wow you look like you got really close!!!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thanks Megan, read the story, she came to see me not the other way around ;)

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Just Beautiful has to be my favorite.

    Malcolm

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much, Malcolm!!!

  • Svetlana Sewell
  • Mariann Rea replied

    :D Thanks :D

  • NeilAlderney

    NeilAlderney

    That is a stunning image

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you Neil! I was stunned myself when she came this close ;)

  • Dave7074

    Dave7074

    I love this one for sure lol. Dave

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thanks for the fave, Dave! ;)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Love the eye contact here! Perfect! ;o)

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, Krys!!! :)

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    How gorgeous is he…such a beautiful photo!!!!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you Catherine!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Great DOF, such clarity and beauty!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you Steve!!

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Beautiful!!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Much appreciated!!

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    very nice)

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Many thanks, doesn’t she look like an alien? :)

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    I do not know but it is great ))))))

  • Mariann Rea replied

    LOL I guess it’s just me :D:D

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    Fantastic close up, you are so lucky to get this.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you! May the world be filled with more curious foxes LOL :)

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    nice shot

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you! :)

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    WOW!!! the eyes have it for me.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    lol…he sees right through you ;) Thanks!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Love that strong eye contact, a beautiful wildlife image,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you Rod! :)

  • Robert Kendall

    Robert Kendall

    What an awesome shot.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, Robert!!

  • John44

    John44

    great presentation…
    lovely pose …
    ver beautiful image…
    well done

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much, John!! :)

  • PICMART

    PICMART

    Beautiful capture!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, Martin!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Awesome photo!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much, Stephen!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Wow just look at then eyes brilliant work wish I could get that close to a fox no chance ! ........ (-;

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you for the comment and the fave! They just need to come to you ;);)

  • Dave & Trena Puckett

    Dave & Trena P...

    Beautiful!!!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Many thanks!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Excellent close up of this fantastic animal-!!!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Superb close up- brilliant clarity and such a wonderful wild life shot. Liz

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much! Don’t you just love these eyes!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Fantastic, beautiful animal, wonderful shot,

  • Mariann Rea replied

    I really appreciate your comment, Ann! Thank you!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Awesome shot those eyes are amazing

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, Trudi! I love those eyes too!

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    INCREDIBLE!!!!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    :D Thank you, Jennifer! It was a very special moment for me!

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Great capture!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you!

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    Wow!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    That’s exactly what I was thinking when he came this close ;)

  • laurav

    laurav

    Looks like you were so close!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Yes I was, about 2 meters! Thanks for commenting!

  • MikaelaMartinez

    MikaelaMartinez

    This is great! Love the emotion.
    How did you get that close?

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you Mikaela! Please read the story about how I met this fellow here

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    OH HOW VERY PRECIOUS!! I had to go and read your story of your fox encounter, I would have been so very excited too!! I can just imagine how mesmerized you were, you got some really GREAT shots!! Take Care and keep them coming!! ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Mariann Rea replied

    :D Thank you so much Deb! It was a truly wonderful experience! I met another fox few days ago and she saw me perfectly but didn’t mind me at all, I was really close again. Maybe I have developed special skills and can make myself invisible LOL

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Fantastic capture.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you James! I thought it was a pretty amazing moment myself :D

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant image, Mariann!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much Béla!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    What a sweet capture! I love foxes, too. It is Spring here so I hope to see some kits soon. xo

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Hi Lori! Thanks for the comment! I am looking for them also :P

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Absolutely stunning! Love the eyes!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you Louise!! I really appreciate your comment!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    fantastic capture

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, Robert, for the lovely comment and the fav! :D

  • jesika

    jesika

    A wonderful story & series of images.
    j

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much Jesika! :)

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    I never have looked into a fox’s face and eyes this way before ~ you’ve captured him so well I feel this shot is experiential ~ what a treat for my day xx

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much for this lovely comment and the fave!! I have always loved the eyes of a fox, they are soo beautiful in every way :)

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    stunning

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thanks!

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -...

    I’d love to get within a couple of meters of a fox… We have a red fox that lives in the area but haven’t been lucky enough to get this close… Well done…

  • Mariann Rea replied

    This one was young and therefore curious ;) Thank you Dennis!

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Outstanding! I love the expression and detail you captured.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you! :)

  • Rachel Slepekis

    Rachel Slepekis

    Wow! Look at that face! I am amazed he is so close. The back light is very nice, and you captured a great expression, well done!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much, Rachel! All I can say is that he was young and curious ;)

  • DutchLumix

    DutchLumix

    Wonderful capture!
    I love the red fox

    Kind Regards,
    Erik
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you! They are great animals indeed :D

  • jdmphotography
  • Mariann Rea replied

    :D Thank you sooo much for the feature! Really appreciate it! :)

  • ronaldok555

    ronaldok555

    Very cool shot Mariann, love the eye contact!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you! It was a magical moment for me :D

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    WOW !!! Fantastic capture, excellent,

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you, Ann, for a wonderful comment! :)

  • pene

    pene

    wow! what an awesome shot !!

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much! :)

  • PJDesigns

    PJDesigns

    Great photos. I especially like this little guy- great shot :)

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thank you so much for this wonderful comment! :)

  • laureenr

    laureenr

    Excellent Mariann.

  • Mariann Rea replied

    Thanks again, Lau, for taking the time to comment! :D

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert 11 days ago

    Please consider *ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY for this beautiful capture!*

  • Mariann Rea replied 11 days ago

    Thank you, Ruth, you are most kind! :)))

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert 11 days ago

    Thank you for sharing this great capture! Welcome to Animal Photography – hope you enjoy our group!

  • Mariann Rea replied 11 days ago

    Thank you!! :))

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