This week I got Lucky. I had always hoped to photograph a fox near human surroundings or in a henhouse. Because this is how foxes are often portrayed by us, humans: A narly bunch of scum entering our properties during the night and steeling our chickens. Whilst walking in Brussel this weekend, I heard something moving in the park. I considered it to be a bird so I was surprised when I suddenly noticed a fox popping its head out the bushes. At first she was very wary (20m) and reluctant to approach, but one hour later I was able to get her closer (also taping the squealing rabbit sound that works well on martens). Finally she sat before me at 1m. It was a mega…
Foxy lady appeared
For some reason I think these pics are maybe even better in black-and-white as they are in colour. See for yourself and tell me what you think…
getting even closer…
heart rate still going up
That’s what makes nature photography cool. Unexpected things happen. This means, alas, that you always should drag all your gear along. Yet, this female fox was photographed with a 150mm macro objective on a fullframe body. No need for longer lenses.
Ik zag al een paar foto’s op fb passeren en ik dacht: wow, wat een gelukzak, de Karl, hij komt daar eventjes een vos tegen! Maar door hier ‘t hele relaas te horen, blijkt wel dat je het voor een groot stuk zelf afdwingt, door kennis van zaken (en je gerief mee te hebben). Chapeau, echt knappe foto’s! En inderdaad, in ‘t zwart-wit komt ze deze keer nog beter tot zijn recht, vooral die eerste foto vind ik.
Duidelijke voorkeur hier voor zwart-wit, mede door de heel sterke omzettingen!
Erg mooi!