Polar Fox bringing kill to its cub

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 16, 20072,844 views18 comments

Hi all,

Sorry for not participating in this forum lately. I had graduation difficulties and my computer broke down. Finally I am able to post some shots again so here goes.

As I haven't gone out shooting mammels for a really long time here is a shot from Spitsbergen last year. We were waiting for the parents to come back and suddenly there was one of the parents with a fresh goose chick. One of the fox cubs cheerfully ran to its mom/dad and took the kill back inside. It was amazing to witness.

Thanks for watching,

Canon EOS 30D 1/250 f6.3 Manual
ISO 400
Canon 100-400 L IS USM
Focal Length 400mm
RAW

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on July 16, 2007 at 4:31 PM

Amazing behavioral shot, Krijn! Great to have the little one running to the parent! Who actually looks like he or she needs some food itself.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on July 16, 2007 at 9:35 PM

Beautiful image! Really like the low angle.

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Comment posted by Justin Wambold on July 16, 2007 at 11:03 PM

This is fantastic. A realy great shot to illustrate the behavior. Having the cub in there puts it over the top. You should be very proud of this. Keep it up.

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Comment posted by Scott Weins on July 16, 2007 at 11:19 PM

Krijn, this is a spectacular behavior shot. Very nice comp.

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Comment posted by David Cowell on July 17, 2007 at 10:55 PM

Krijn,

Totally agree with the others, excellent behavioral shot. I'd be tempted to tighten it up a little by cropping in on the left to the rock and maybe a tad bit off of the top to tighten in up a little, but those are nits. The eyes on the mother are stunning and the Gooses leg really helps in identifying the Kits meal

Registered on April 11, 2007, 7 Posts, 29 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Caudle on July 18, 2007 at 12:42 AM

Very compelling image.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 18, 2007 at 8:09 AM

Subject and activity are just amazing Krijn. The colors are nicely muted as well however, great shot.

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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on July 18, 2007 at 11:58 AM

amazing photo Krijn!

Registered on March 3, 2007, 206 Posts, 1853 Comments

Comment posted by Alan Bryant on July 18, 2007 at 4:30 PM

Oh my thats delightfull

Registered on March 31, 2006, 473 Posts, 1081 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Cope on July 18, 2007 at 6:06 PM

This is a spectacular photo! Perfect depth, action, and behavior.

Registered on January 22, 2007, 212 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Sara Mickel on July 18, 2007 at 9:52 PM

This shows how harsh life in the wild truly is. Good documentary photograph, and the fox cub is a bonus.

Registered on June 2, 2007, 35 Posts, 146 Comments

Comment posted by Ganesh H Shankar on July 21, 2007 at 9:26 AM

Nice image Krijn !

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Comment posted by Jasper Doest on July 23, 2007 at 6:39 AM

Nice one Krijn....and a wonderful moment that is still in my mind. I saw this again many times during my visit this year....bt the first is always the best, isn't it? Lovely DOF!

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Comment posted by Robert Scholl on July 23, 2007 at 11:24 AM

Great image Krijn, the approaching cub really adds to it, must have been a pleasure to see.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 23, 2007 at 12:05 PM

Congrats Krijn, great image

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Comment posted by David Kjaer on July 23, 2007 at 12:36 PM

Love it!

David