Arctic Fox Kit-St Paul Island Alaska


Posted by Dennis Olivero on Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:07 pm

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Hello NatureScapers:

This is an arctic fox kit image made this summer on a Greg Downing Instructional Photography Tour in St Paul Alaska. Of course we photographed every bird we could find, but we also tried to photograph mammals, including fox and seal, and some very nice landscape pictures were made by other members of the group.

Of the mammals, the fox were my favorite. From previous posts, some may remember we were using a tour van, minus the seats, as a blind. EJ and Karen shot out the side door and I used the passenger window with a window mount. At the very end, I was able to get out in front of the fan, using a tripod and shoot this kit at MFD with a tube on! It was exhilarating to say the least.

The slow approach with the truck was very effective and after two hours of slowly moving in, making images, moving in, making images, they paid no attention to us.

Greg, it was an outstanding trip. I still laugh out loud when I think of some of the photo sessions in the pouring rain, or making puffin images in AK at 15 minutes before midnight!! I will never ever forget EJ drinking Coca Cola on the bus!!

This was the very last image I made of fox that session and I think it is one of my favorites. I like the way the vegetation frames the portrait.

Thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions.
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by Ken Cravillion on Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:20 pm
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Yes, this is a beautiful image Dennis. Very cute!
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by NDCheryl on Sat Oct 25, 2003 12:25 am
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Where is the cuteness alert Dennis? Absolutely lovely portrait. The colors are great and the kits expression is soooooo sweet.
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by Rich S on Sat Oct 25, 2003 6:44 am
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Awesome!!!

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by Karen S on Sat Oct 25, 2003 7:52 am
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Such a sweet shot....I loved these little babies. This is an awesome portrait and great BG. Way to go!
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by E.J. Peiker on Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:57 am
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BURP!!!

I had a major blast shooting these little guys too - especially since we had such great success after days of frustration with the van idea and taking out that row of seats.f

This is an excellent close-up shot of this youngster.
 

by Kelly on Sat Oct 25, 2003 9:10 am
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Dennis, another adorable little critter! I love the curious expression and pose.
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by mwagner1 on Sat Oct 25, 2003 9:48 am
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Uh Oh.... a "tug on the hearststrings" alert should be attached to the adorable image!!!!!! So darn cute!!!!!

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by Cory Kittle on Sat Oct 25, 2003 9:56 am
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A perfect portrait! I like this one alot! Looks like a fun place to photograph.
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by PParker on Sat Oct 25, 2003 10:20 am
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Very nice shot, beautifully detailed. Sounds like you guys had a blast on that trip.
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by Alan Melle on Sat Oct 25, 2003 2:15 pm
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Just wonderful! Where is the "cute Alert" for this precious image?
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by Laura Stiefel on Sat Oct 25, 2003 10:35 pm
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:) :) :)

He looks to be begging for a little attention. Just as cute as can be. I like the little bit of oof grasses in front of his body.
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by Harvey Edelman on Sun Oct 26, 2003 7:02 am
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Cute!
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by Michael Brown on Sun Oct 26, 2003 11:35 am
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The "cuteness factor" really kicks into high gear in this one Dennis!!! 8)
Excellent shot!!!
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by Bill Keown on Sun Oct 26, 2003 2:18 pm
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That's one cute kit. Very nicely done.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Oct 27, 2003 6:00 am
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You really do have a great collection of these Fox cub images Dennis and this is no exception.

Sweet shot to round off a superb group!

:shock: 8)
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