Point blank red fox

[Steve Foss]

Sometimes you get lucky. Today, we got lucky. This fella came within 2 feet of my outstretched hand several times this evening at sunset. Definitely a great bonus for today's whole nature photography workshop group.

All with the 1D3 and 70-200 f2.8L IS at various focal lengths. Iso from 400 to 800, shutter speeds from 1/50 to 1/125, apertures from 2.8 to 3.5.

[fishinchicks]

Love the first and last ones. Now you are the fox whisperer?

[Steve Foss]

Now you are the fox whisperer?

Shhh, don't tell Jason.

It honestly was a rewarding experience. I talked to the fox the same way I talk to our dogs, and it responded by coming out of the woods curiously. And a bit of leaf rustling with my hand, down on the ground out of sight of the fox, brought him in even closer. Some tossed pebbles in the leaves really got him going. He went back into the woods several times and was drawn out quite a few times.

It was a very good hour.

[Big Tom]

Very cool Steve. Thanks for sharing the back story too.

[Steve Foss]

You're very welcome.

You don't forget an hour like that. They don't come often in a nature photographer's life. Ken was right there with me the whole time, and I'm sure he'll have a slightly different take on it, as is usual with us.

[finnbay]

He was a cutie alright! Took ten minutes and picked four shots of the 350 I shot. Much editing to be done!

The Fox Whisperer in action:

[captainshane]

Cool shots guys!

[Dave S]

Fantastic as always Steve and Ken. Simply amazing work.

[Dbl]

Nice work, what a fun experience!

[fishinchicks]

When you look at Ken's last photo, you can see why the fox felt comfortable making an appearance for Steve. They have remarkably similar "fur" coloring.

Love your photos as well, Ken. The first and third are my favorites.

[mojo54]

Would certainly add to the day.

[eyeguy 54]

That is very neat!

[toughguy]

Very cool shots and stories. He sure is a nice looking fox. He must be a young one. Most of the time I've seen fox they appear to be on the verge of dying.

[Canon Guy]

Sweet!

[JayinMN]

Quote:

Originally Posted By: fishinchicks

Now you are the fox whisperer? grin

Shhh, don't tell Jason. wink

Thanks for bring Foxy Roxy back in good shape when you were done with her. I hope she went into her pet taxi easily. Sometimes she gets a bit nippy being forced in there......j/k

Seriously that had to have been an awesome experience and excellent shots. Its amazing how bold fox can be. I like the Steve and fox stare down in the last shot.

[ShawnZ]

What great fall settings to showcase this beautiful animal in!

The composotion and softness of the third one down is something

I could look at for a long time.....

With results like this, you should have no problem continuing to

fill your workshops...way to go!

[Steve Foss]

The composition and softness of the third one down is something

I could look at for a long time.....

That's my favorite one of the bunch, Shawn. I think No. 1 has the best pose, but No. 3 is the better overall photograph of my set. It makes a fine large print (13x19). All those soft pastels.

[DTro]

WOW!!!

[Get'n Jiggy]

Both groups are AWESOME!!!!