Vixen - a close encounter


Posted by DC on Mon May 17, 2004 3:18 pm

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It's not very often I get my 28-70 out to shoot wildlife but I did last weekend.

As Carol said in her post, we had the privilige of being able to spend some time with a couple of red foxes. I watched this female for some time from my hiding place and was surprised to see her heading toward me. I managed to switch lenses without worrying her and held my breath as she got within a couple of feet of me. I turned the flash off as I didn't want to startle her. The sound of the camera did make her stop for a second, then she carried on past me on her merry way, so I only managed this one shot, but it was cool to get so close to her :)
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by Paul Skoczylas on Mon May 17, 2004 5:59 pm
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Beautiful, Dave! What I wouldn't give to be able to see (much less photograph) a wild fox so close!

It's too bad you couldn't use a flash, though.

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by NDCheryl on Mon May 17, 2004 7:45 pm
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by Jill on Mon May 17, 2004 9:37 pm
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Dave, A gorgeous shot of her!!! I came upon a sleeping fox on a boardwalk, quietly sat down and spent the next hour with her!!
It's a thrill I'll never forget!!! You've clearly made a friend, and I love her trusting expression!!! :D :D
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by Tim Grams on Mon May 17, 2004 10:40 pm
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Very nicely done, and even more impressive with a 28-70!

You and Carol must have been wearing mouse suits to get them so interested. :roll:
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by Carol Clarke on Tue May 18, 2004 4:09 am
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Tim Grams wrote:Very nicely done, and even more impressive with a 28-70!

You and Carol must have been wearing mouse suits to get them so interested. :roll:
Don't think we'd fit on one of those Tim!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: but it is certainly a day we won't forget in a hurry!! 8)
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by Alan Melle on Tue May 18, 2004 9:44 am
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Unbelievable with a 28-70mm! What a great experience!
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