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Fox Portrait


Fox Portrait
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Copyright: karan A L (hester) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 31 N: 1532] (9445)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Cannon 40D, Canon L 100-400mm, f4.5-5.6, IS USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): animal portrait [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-08 9:40
Viewed: 334
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is one of the fox cubs at the British Wildlife Centre. They are growing up fast now and just look like smaller versions of the adult foxes. There are three cubs but only one is brave enough to come out of the undergrowth for any period of time.

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Information on finding fox cubs from the RSPCA:
The peak period for fox cubs is during April and May when the new litters start to explore the world. Each year during this time the RSPCA faces the difficult task of rearing more than 100 cubs - the average stay is two to three months.

It is not uncommon to see month-old cubs playing and developing survival skills above ground in the daylight. Parents or close relatives are usually nearby. Vixens may also move their litter if they feel the earth has been disturbed. This will involve carrying the litter one by one to a safer place. Occasionally you may find a litter at a halfway point waiting for their mother to come back and pick them up.

If you see a lone fox cub, here are some tips to help you decide how best to help it:

If its eyes are open, the cub is probably fine. Usually the parents will be nearby to care for it, but even if it has lost a parent, other members of the family group will probably be looking after it. Check the spot after 24 hours.

If you find a fox cub on a road or somewhere very exposed or dangerous, and it is uninjured, you could move it to a sheltered or safe spot nearby. Try to handle the cub as little as possible. Check the spot after 24 hours and you will probably find it has been taken to safety by its parents.

If, after 24 hours, the cub is still in the same safe spot, it is still often better to leave it alone in the wild. You could help by leaving some tinned dog food and water nearby.

If the animal is obviously sick, injured or distressed take it to the nearest veterinary surgery, keeping handling to a minimum, or contact the RSPCA for advice via our 24-hour Cruelty and Advice line on 0300 1234 999.

If you feel you must take the animal from the area yourself, keep handling to an absolute minimum and make a note of the exact location where you found the cub. Foxes who become used to humans do not survive well in the wild.

IMPORTANT: There is evidence to show that apparently orphaned but uninjured fox cubs left in the wild and given supplementary food are likely to survive longer than cubs reared in captivity and carefully released.
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This is a supreme shot Karan. So beautiful, the fox' eyes are so defined and focused. Good work. Greetings! Danilo

Hi Karan ^^
Cute fox, it has an excellent look ^^.
Cheers,
Nadine

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 28 N: 309] (1148)
  • [2008-06-08 10:05]

Very nice portrait of a very cute fox. You captured a very sweet expression as well.
Good and sharp, well constructed and placed with good color and DOF.
Good work,
TFS,
Wilt
p.s. very interesting and useful note as well.

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 16 N: 61] (1814)
  • [2008-06-08 10:17]

So beautiful!
I don't know much about foxes ,but they look great!
Very nice portrait!

Have a nice day!

Alexandra

a good pose captured, a good framing, good settings, a lovely shot, one more favorite in my theme "animal portraits"
regards
jo

Hi Karen,
Ohhhhhh you are so lucky, I know so many people class the fox as vermin and will have them killed but I think they are so beautiful. I love the way that he is looking up and you can see that sparkle in his eye. Nice colours.
I have been back to find my foxes after catch a glimpse of them yesterday, but I think they they are older they must be hunting more at night and staying underground more during the day. Looks like a night run for me sometime this week.
TFS
Jane

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 621 W: 25 N: 578] (6457)
  • [2008-06-08 11:44]

Another fine portrait, Karan. I like the alertness in the eyes of this cub.
Regards,
Tibi

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2365 W: 0 N: 695] (12457)
  • [2008-06-08 12:55]

OOOHHH,
excelente trabajo amiga,
hermosa mirada y delicada composición,
buen momento y detalles.
saludos

Hi Karan
A lovely capture.
Karen

hi hester,

stunning capture, perfect in every way imo..pov, dof, colours, clarity of detail...

and its got the cute factor overload..

very nice1...harry

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  • Derona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 157 W: 105 N: 372] (2065)
  • [2008-06-08 14:03]

Hi Karan

Very good capture of this fox.
Good focus and detail.
Your note is also very interesting.

Regards Derek

Hello Karan!
Wonderful fox portrait!
Excellent colours and great point of view!
Best regards!
Lili

Hello Hester,
POV perfect, realistic and beautiful that it could easily appear in a magazine animal.
Perhaps the luky as have written before my message, is exactly, but I also think a lot of patience, love and mastery in the art of animal portraits.
From great job, anyway, bravo. Thanks for your note.
Heartily, Corinne

Hi Karan
Superb portrait. I like the expression you have captured. Well done.
Mike

Hello Karan,

Ahhh, the foxy lady strikes again with another charmer!
Jokes aside, this is a great image where the somewhat sceptical expression is well captured...
Super details in the fur coat, which is so well groomed and presented in a well balanced composition!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Olá Karan
Great shot, very good POV and sharpness. Excellent compo.
TFS
Raimundo

Amazing capture of thia animal. Excellent sharpness on this colourful picture.
Best wishes,
Achim

hi karam, really nice sharpness and colors here, very nice post and good timing on this also,
tfs,
scott

Hi Karan,
Excellent portrait of this fox cub. Stunning how his look is. Social behavious of the fox is very intersting read some books about it. This image appeals to these stories. Excellent sharpness and fine natural colours. Great posting my dear.
Hans

Hi hester
Wow this is a cracker - so beautiful! You have captured wonderful detail in the eyes and his colouring is lovely and rich.
Lovely shot
Cheers
Linzi

Hello Karan,
Wonderful and tender young fox very well captured and presented, The colours and light is fantastic.
My regards, mb
: later

Hi Karan
Superb capture,fantastic sharpnes and details,very nice kolours.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

Excellent portrait of the professional model.

Hello Karan

The pose is wondeful but I love its eyes. It´s a fabulous photo. superb

My regards

teresat

Hi dear friend,
another beauty in your gallery.
Great pose and details.
Congrats!
Best wishes,
Ioana
:) soon

Hello Karan,
That's an excellent shot! Colours, details and cadrage are splendid. The fox looks cute. What was it looking at, do you know? A lovely portrait, congratulations!
TFS
Barbara

Hi Karan..this is a nice composition..well balanced with nice details.

Roger

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 122 N: 1939] (16221)
  • [2008-06-24 5:41]

Well done Karan! A beautiful portrait of this wild animal, sharp details,good pose and well composed, thanks!

Mario

hello Karen,
A lovely capture--the youg pups eyes are so focused.
Pose, colour and detail are excellent. The details of the fur are se clear.
informative notes.
TFS, Joni

Amazing portrait. You caught great expression on his face. Wonderful detail and light.
greetings,

figen

Beautiful shot - the catchlights in the eyes are exquisite. This photo could grace any nature portfolio.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Prywet Karan!
Wonderful fox portrait!!!all made well!=)
ALiaksandr

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