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[Malvern Birder]

Hi All,

Thought I'd share a few shot's from yesterday with you. I was trying to attempt to get a few shots of a Hen Harrier however before the Hen Harrier turned up I had another visitor, a Fox.

I was well hidden so he didn't see me at first as he walked past me a took a few shot's but as I clicked away he drew nearer. I can only assume he thought it could be his next meal moving around in the undergrowth. He started to run at me until he was just about to pounch, I made myself known and he stopped dead. Startled I was there he slowly backed off before disappearing into the trees.

A couple of the shots, hope you like them.

Canon 7D and Canon 500mm F4 IS Tripod

1/1250 F/4 ISO 800

Couple more on my site.

Cheers
Carl.

http://www.carldayphotography.co.uk/

 

[Bluecat2011]

Very nice shots, the quality is stunning, I like the light blue/orange colours, congrats!

 

[Trev4]

Love the eye contact and the sense of movement, the early morning light suits the shot too. It seems you would both have had a shock if you hadnt made yourself known . Lovely image and well done

 

[new2me]

these are gorgeous!

 

[Thomasb1982]

These are really nice, the second is stunning. As said quality is fantastic.

 

[kevstar]

Great shots and very well captured.

 

[den]

I can't stop looking at these shot's ,they are fantastic ,how lucky you were to get him so close....well captured as i think i would have panicked .

 

[Red9R]

These are a bit special!!

 

[Kauto_Star]

Very good Carl. Did you bump the ISO up to allow a faster shutter speed?

 

[paulc]

Gorgeous images, he looks very determined I also love the red against the frosty looking grass...very nice!

 

[lawrie29]

2nd for me, but both awesome!

 

[Mondo74]

Right place at the right time along with nice light and nice frosty ground to set off the colours of the fox who was looking right at you. I think I hate you

 

[macky799]

Stunning, not much more i could say about these shots

 

[hooch-lemon]

nicely done

 

[deanlewis]

Absolutely stunning shots, fabulous eye contact, great light and to top it off the fox even looks like its just been groomed. !!

 

[Bilko]

Fantastic, superb shots.

 

[Mattb23]

great pics mate

 

[JohnC6]

Best fox photos I can recall-the colouring is superb too.

 

[andya700]

Great shots Carl! Couldn't you have left it a couple more seconds, just as he took off towards you?
That would have surprised you both

 

[Steve-B]

fantastic images, I couldn't choose between them..you must be pleased..

 

[scatterpatch]

Gorgeous

 

[pikingpirate]

just perfect

 

[Dinsdale]

Very nice shots, the quality is stunning, I like the light blue/orange colours, congrats!

Seriously nice shots.

 

[thills123]

This one on your site was my favorite - great light on the fox, brings out the ginger fur!

 

[littlehuw]

Great shots! I'd love to have my foxes turn up during the day in sunlight instead of 3am!!!

 

[sturisoma]

aw you lucky thing should have let him pounce I say

 

[Les Key]

TOTALY STUNNING what an experience though.

 

[blondie606]

Stunning pair of shots , great eye contact in both ....how lucky you are ...absolutely beautiful ...thanks for sharing

 

[Big Andy]

Got to agree with everyone else, absolutly stunning.

 

[clickhappy24]

Brilliant captures thanks for sharing.

 

[Dacmirc]

1 word WOW! These are shots that i dream i could achieve!

 

[Bluie]

Amazing pics! Very well captured, stunning light, just brilliant! I would be very proud of those!

 

[Will H]

Great shots - colours and light are brilliant.

 

[gramps]

#2 a beautiful shot

 

[GoLotus]

I can only echo the other comments here, very nice shots indeed

 

[Janine]

Lucky you.... obviously thought he had a meal due there! Bet it was a surprise when you showed yourself. Love the sense of movement the second one gives, so my fave for that, but also love the colours on the first.

 

[i dickson]

STUNNING