Winter fox

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 27, 2010901 views29 comments

Been very busy photographing so sorry for not being around lately.

Doing foxes and deer a lot. Well....I try.

After a long wait this fox showed up. I love foxes but I think they are at their best in snow.

iso 200 1/200 sec. f/4 full frame

Edwin Kats

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM

Beautiful low angle and the look in the eyes is fantastic. I would try brightening it up a bit - so the snow is more white than blue/grey. I'm guessing you took this from a photoblind?

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 27, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Edwin, If I could find these guys, I would be doing the same thing, just shooting, shooting and shooting.

I think this is a REAL winner of a shot! I love the eye contact, the color, comp, bg...well, basically everything. I think this is over the top! I would normally agree with Luke about the light, but on this one, I actually like the darkness of this (obviously taken in the shadows) and I feel it ads to this shot. Almost as if he is sneeking up in the shadows, ready to pounce.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 27, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Pretty cool shot. It's not too dark for my tastes given the lighter background and the great detail you still got in the fox's fur. Great pose and eye contact too.

My only (minor) issue is that it's slightly off-center, horizontally. Since this is full frame, I guess that would mean cropping from the left a bit (and since that would leave a very "skinny" image, I might then crop from the bottom as well).

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 27, 2010 at 1:21 PM

What a look, excellent shot even for being in the shadows, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by James Campbell on January 27, 2010 at 1:46 PM

I love this shot! For me, the low angle, intensity of the stare and perfectly head on pose make it just awesome... Well done

Registered on January 12, 2009, 48 Posts, 377 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on January 27, 2010 at 7:00 PM

The narrowed eyes and the splash of snow are superb. Wonderful details too.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on January 27, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Edwin I agree with Luke on the brightness, every so slightly in the face. Otherwise a stunner!! Well done!!

Registered on January 15, 2010, 101 Posts, 396 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Pullen on January 27, 2010 at 7:25 PM

Excellent capture and I'll say brighten a bit also. But damn nice as is too. Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM

This is a magnificent image Edwin. That super low angle (or should I call it 'mouse perspective'?

) makes this even more powerful. I do also feel the fox could use some selective brightening, but just a tad. Great work.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on January 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM

Hi Edwin,

A very interesting and unique perspective - great intensity conveyed by the image. Knowing you I'm sure you carefully considered the brightness issue and intentionally chose to go down the slightly darker and moodier road. My initial knee jerk reaction (possibly influenced by the thumbnail) is that I'd like to see just a tad more brightness (no more than 1/3 of a stop) in the reddish portions of the snout and cheeks, but I honestly would have to see this adjustment side-by-side with the original to compare (before I would say one version is better than the other). Otherwise everything else about the technical and creative aspects of the image work very well for me and they combine to produce a very compelling image...

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by JACK NEAL on January 28, 2010 at 2:19 PM

What a look! Everything has been said, ssssoooo, I would love to have taken this shot!

Registered on September 26, 2009, 131 Posts, 554 Comments

Comment posted by denise ippolito on January 28, 2010 at 5:17 PM

I think the intense head on stare is very effective from this angle. I like the image as presented.It has a very dramatic look with the toning.

Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on January 28, 2010 at 7:21 PM

That is too cool! It's like he's stalking you in this one. Great job.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments

Comment posted by Jay Martin on January 28, 2010 at 9:06 PM

I think you are right - this one looks awesome in snow. Great shot - worth the wait.

Registered on December 6, 2005, 200 Posts, 2209 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Wintergren on January 29, 2010 at 6:15 AM

Great DOF and sharpness, beautiful light too. A very fine shot!

Registered on January 24, 2010, 15 Posts, 174 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on February 1, 2010 at 6:38 AM

One of those "can't be bettered" shots! Superbly done, Edwin!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 1, 2010 at 2:37 PM

Edwin: I love the perspective and the expression is marvelous. Congrats on the WP. >=))>

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 1, 2010 at 3:06 PM

This needs to be published. Along with all the great techs and the comp, it's story book scary. Congrats on the EP!

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on February 1, 2010 at 7:12 PM

Congratulations on the pick! Love that low angle.

Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 1, 2010 at 8:31 PM

Congrats Edwin, certainly a unique and intimate view of this fox, great work.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 2, 2010 at 12:01 AM

How did I miss this one??? W

W!!! Great shot Edwin! Congrats in the EP.

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 2, 2010 at 1:53 AM

Love the intense look!
Not sure if I'd try brightening it up a bit - the darkness adds a "stealth" flavor.
Congrats on the EP!
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on February 2, 2010 at 5:18 AM

Fantastic shot! Congratulations.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 2, 2010 at 6:17 AM

This is WOW factor material! Stunning expression and great detail! I, too, would like to see it brightened a tad, not for the snow but for the face. But so beautiful anyway. Congrats on your WP!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on February 2, 2010 at 9:34 AM

Fantastic shot Edwin .

Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments

Comment posted by Edwin kats on February 3, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Thank you all!!! Much appreciated.

Edwin Kats

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 4, 2010 at 8:17 AM

Stunning ! Could make great cover !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 4, 2010 at 4:21 PM

superb - not much else to say!

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on February 8, 2010 at 5:02 PM

Beautiful! I love his narrowed eyes and his pose. He is definitely stalking! Congrats on the EP

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