Fox vs Geese WC

 This image was taken outside of Deadhorse, Alaska last month while on a "North to South" photo safari, led by Ron Niebrugge.  We were scouting the ponds looking for birds when we noticed a Red Fox running across a meadow toward a pair of White-fronted Geese.  It was difficult to tell if they were on a nest or just defending their territory, but we watched the geese stand their ground as the fox charged.  I was expecting to photograph the carnage, but was amazed to see the fox have second thoughts about his plan of attack as he turned tail and sauntered off.  

5 D Mark III
Canon 500 mm
f 5.6
1/1000
0 ev
iso 320
thanks to my husband for letting me use his shoulder as a tripod :-)