Originally posted by Sterby Totally mindblowing shots. Could you tell us more about how and where you took them?
Thank you for the comment - It was rather interesting how I happened on these foxes, I was outside a home in the small town of Pincher Creek, Alberta, a couple of days ago and a fellow came out of his home and he had a ring flash on his camera. I commented that it appeared he was doing some macro shooting and the conversation went from there. I happened to have my camera with my Sig 500 sitting on the seat of my vehicle - that is where it pretty much lives
- when we starting talking about wildlife photography he told me I really needed to check out the fox den that was just a short walk from his home. Well I pretty much ran over and was able to find the kits and I got a few shots. I returned yesterday, we had a bit of haze which made for much better lighting. I set up about 75 feet from the closest den entrance and watched the kits as they played around. I did not expect that Mom would come anywhere near while I was there but suddenly one of the kits started running up the hill behind the den and as I looked up, there was Mom and if looks could kill... I had no hide so I just kept my face behind the camera and after a while she hesitantly made her way down towards the den. I have never kept so still and as she met her brood I was able to get a lot of shots. I was very pleased with the one I got of her leaping in the air. She had left the den area and went back up the hill to sit and watch me from about 300 feet. As she sat her attention turned towards some thing moving in the grass and she began to stalk. I thought she would probably leap as I have watched them hunt before so I focused on a spot about ten feet in front of her and - well every now and then things work out. It was simply amazing to watch the interaction between Mom and the kits the love and adoration was palpable. What an great day I'm still just in awe.
Here is one of Mom when the first kit greeted her - she was not thrilled to find me there...