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Red Fox at Dawn


Red Fox at Dawn
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Copyright: Rick Price (Adanac) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15128)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon Eos 300D Digital Rebel, Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-01 8:07
Viewed: 1111
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Red Fox pup is seen catching the early morning light just out side his familys' den. I photographed this family several times that spring, these are percious moments as they are very fun to watch. This shot I think the pup looks so prim and proper. This photo has been cropped.
Red Fox from wikipedia
The Red Fox breeding period varies widely due to its broad distribution; southern populations breed from December to January, central populations from January to February and northern populations from February to April. Females have an annual estrous period of between 1–6 days; ovulation is spontaneous. Copulation is loud and short, usually lasting no more than 20 seconds. Although a female may mate with several males (who fight amongst each other for the right), she will eventually settle with only one.


A fox kit sitting on a stone.Males will supply food to females up to and after birthing, otherwise leaving the female alone with her kits (also called cubs or pups) in a "maternity den". An average litter size is 5 kits, but may be as large as 13. Kits are born blind and may weigh as much as 150 grams (0.33 pounds). Their eyes are open by two weeks and the kits have taken their first exploratory steps out of the den by five weeks; by 10 weeks they are fully weaned.

In autumn of the same year, the young foxes will disperse and claim their own territories. The Red Fox reaches sexual maturity by 10 months of age, and may live for 12 years in captivity but usually live 3 years in the wild.

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1064 W: 26 N: 3196] (11459)
  • [2007-02-01 8:13]

Hi Rick,

once again you're spoiling us with these magical shots! The lighting here is just superb, as is the composition and the timing to get this pose.

Really very well done.

Thanks

Paul

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2007-02-01 9:29]

Hi Rick,

A very nice shot of this youngster,well captured with nice colors and sharpness,well done and TFS

Paul

Hi Rick
(Happy February)
A beautiful capture here of your young fox in the early morning light. The soft lighting really brings out a rich colour of his fur. A nice pose, good note.
TFS Janice

Hi Rick,
Thanks for 'this early morning light catching'.
Cute and moody!
Technically not perfect; I don't give a damn.
Great stuff!
TFS
Annick

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 0 N: 178] (626)
  • [2007-02-01 11:36]

Hi Rick,

A school example how a pose have to take a photograph, this perfectly lovely and pleasure for looking, very well done!

Regards,
jhm

very nice and cute, Ori

Wonderful lighting and pose Rick. Another winner

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2102 W: 6 N: 2113] (13565)
  • [2007-02-01 12:52]

Hola Rick, muy bonita foto, encuadre y detalles, bello fox... saludos

Beautiful light highlighting him, composition surperb, and colours warm. You've got him focused perfectly so we can really appreciate that intelligent expression he is showing. Wonderful portrait well done!
Simon

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2007-02-01 13:16]

Hi Rick,
Nice shot of a fox cub in excellent early morning lighting. Fine comp and good contrasting bg make this a very pleasant contribution.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Hi Rick,
The cuteness factor on this photo is huge. The combination of the pup and the soft low sunlight made this a excellent photo.
The pose and the expression on its face are priceless. A perfect composition with good details and DOF.
TFS,
Niek

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 969 W: 57 N: 1662] (5072)
  • [2007-02-01 14:42]

Hello Rick,
An excellent light! POV and composition too. I like the overall softness of this shot. I just feel the peaceful atmosphere that comes out.
Best greetings,
Michal

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-02-01 17:26]

Hi Rick,
this little fox is so cute and sits in a wonderful light. I like the POV a lot and the details are very nice. Colors, sharpness and conrtrast are nice.
Sky

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-02-01 18:43]

Hello Rick

A wonderful shot of this red fox pup.I love the pose , and the warm lighting.Excellent composition,POV.The colours are really natural and the details in the pup's coat are superb.Awesome capture.TFS

Rob

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 47 N: 674] (2171)
  • [2007-02-01 20:01]

Hi Rick,
Tremendous cute factor! The lighting is excellent, as is the pose and the composition. Great work!
Thanks!

Wow, he is a looker, nice shot, good detail and exposure.

Greg

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  • badar Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 109 W: 0 N: 168] (785)
  • [2007-02-02 7:31]

HI Rick,
Lovely pose & composition, the angular light is special.
TFS
Badruddin Ali

Hello Rick,

Excllent composed and captured photo excllent details very crisp perfect composed and capture photo excllent Jopb


TFS Kyle

Salut Rick

Belle lumière, profondeur de champ bien gérée et mettant bien en valeur le sujet, joli travail et belle composition.
Merci et au revoir...JP
Les sourires demain

hi rick!
beautiful picture on this
little fine fox
sharp in nice light and
with very good composition
very well done!

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 16 N: 286] (1466)
  • [2007-02-02 15:38]

Hi Rick, this is really cool shot. Great pose and very good composition. TFS

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  • hibou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 1 N: 351] (1561)
  • [2007-02-03 19:21]

Hello Rick,
Only one word about your picture...perfect. Colors, details, light, compo, action at the perfect timing ... Congratulations and TFS
Donald

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2007-02-05 10:19]

Hi Rick,
The light here is soooo beautiful.
I love the little fox's stance: Such a good boy. : )
Just adorable!
Excellent details in sharpness and exposure.
TFS. : )

Hello Rick,

Beautiful shot! The light is perfect and the pse of the Fox too ;-)

Very well done!
Stéph

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-02-11 6:46]

Wow Rick,
The light you captured here is excellent and I like it very much. It brings out the colour of the fox even more. Very good composition and pose of your young model.
TFS Paula

Hello Rick,
Fantastic capture of this cute little guy, very good composition and point of view, excellent sharpness and nice depth of field, lovely natural colors and superb light, great pose!
Angela

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  • ptMan Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 13 W: 7 N: 15] (88)
  • [2008-05-26 6:17]

Beautiful lighting and colors. Composition is excellent.

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