Fox Kit

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 13, 2012317 views9 comments

California Gray Fox

This is the best I could do with the contrast-y light and elusive nature of this kit, one of a family of 4 kits in a local park. Sadly, the park closes at 5:30, just as the light is starting to improve. Hopefully, still a worthwhile image.

Thanks to KB for the tip on location!

D300s
300mm + TC 1.4x
Subject dist: 10.0m
1/800 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 13, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Well done, for the harsh light! Sadly, indeed.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on June 13, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Nice work given the light! Sometimes I just hike into parks like that to avoid the gates closing on me... If thats possible of course... Anyhow great shot!
-Cam

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Cam, unfortunately, all parking is exterior to this park, and we are already hiking in, and thru pedestrian gates. There are rare and sensitive plants in this area of the park, and I'm sure the extra caution is to protect plant thieves.
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 13, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Sweet! You really got the alert look. Love the texture in the fur. Glad you got such a nice shot. Kathy

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on June 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Rather a tight crop, but very cute, indeed. About the authorities deciding to close down the park to visitors at 5:30, we have such guys in India, too, who want everyone to leave at 6, just as the harsh light is beginning to become more mellow and pleasing. Just high-handedness, or boorish behavior, or wanting to show 'who's boss around here'!

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

Comment posted by Brad Hill on June 14, 2012 at 8:25 AM

Hey Sandy,

The very high cute factor definitely overpowers the contrasty lighting and somewhat busy background! A shame you're not able to work with these little dudes during times when the lighting is likely to be better.

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad

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

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 15, 2012 at 12:32 AM

Excellent expression Sandy. Softer lighting would have been over the top.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on June 15, 2012 at 5:26 AM

Very cute image, Sandy! You worked well with the light given. I can imagine the park closing down to protect stuff, but it would be so nice to be there later...

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on June 16, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Very nice, Sandy. The little guy gave you a wonderful pose and you captured it well, considering the difficulties with the lighting. Interestingly, I find I like the BG on the right but not the left. Guess it maybe all the light areas on that side (L) that pull my attention. The head is definitely close to looking adult but the rest of him still looks pretty much a juvenile. Glad to see a nice gray fox image as we don't get too many posted.

Registered on April 3, 2010, 271 Posts, 1342 Comments