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Just got back from a fabulous session down at my local hide and yes it was absolutely freezing cold and my spine feels like it's never going to straighten out ever again, but boy was it worth it! I also feel extremely honoured and privileged having just watched this vixen hunting right in front of the hide for anything she could find in amongst the snow. The downside being that most of the time she was hunting just that little bit too far away in order to get a really good shot........But both Sue and I waited and waited praying that she would come just close enough to the front of the hide so as to get that really special shot!
Were now both trying to thaw ourselves out after sitting for there for 4 hours, but I hope you agree it paid off in the end. She eventually came within about 15 yards from the front of the hide and we both agreed to let rip with the cameras, because up to that point we hardly took any shots for fear of spooking her away.
We've captured wild foxes down at the hide before, but never had we had an animal come this close......Our hearts were in our mouths!
It was fascinating watching her go about her business and for such a long period of time as well. My only hope now is that I've done the animal justice, but I'll leave you to decide that? I'm still buzzing with all the excitement!!
If you can, please take a look at the large version which BTW is the full frame capture, thanks for stopping by.......Ade
| Camera: | Canon EOS 30D |
| Lens: | Sigma EX 50-500mm |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Title: | Wild Red Fox |
| Username: | 
Ade_Osman |
| Uploaded: | 7 Feb 2009 - 3:21 PM |
| Tags: | Close-up / macro, Fox, General, Red fox, Vixen, Vulpes vulpes, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 98 |
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This is a great shot. I appreciate the effort you put forth to get this good capture.
Well worth freezing for! An excellent photo of this beautiful animal in the snow. LARGE is a must. JNC
I gave my user award to a certain miss Surry yesterday, this would have it otherwise!! Superb Ade, gutted I went wading through snow in the beacons instead of coming down there! 
Will try and get down there tomorrow, but chances like this don't come along more than once!!
Phil.
Absolutely stunning Ade..... shorlisted
So envious... I've been out this afternoon waiting on the same but nothing showed... this is perfect... inspiration for me to get back out there again tomorrow
Jon
A real stunner Ade with bags of detail!! Love the eye contact.
Is this the same hide you took me to some time ago?
Well worth the waiting
I wish I had a local hide
But living in South Leeds thats not an option
Again a really great photo
Thanks for all the kind comments guys, they're all very much appreciated.
In answer to Vince's query, yes mate, tis the same place, I did think about setting up a camp bed down this hide as I seem to spend most of my time down there these days.......LOL
Thanks again folks......Ade
A fabulous photo of a beautiful animal Ade, must have been great just to be there, the photo is a bonus!!
Rob
Quote: This a beauty Ade - superbly sharp around the nose and eyes.
Surprised the team have not visited - for what it's worth you can have my User Award.
Brian.
Yes I agree, but my award is available so you can have mine too 
Geoff.
Thanks very much guys, I don't take too much notice with the EPZ awards and that's well known amongst the staff of EPZ. Probably the reason I don't get that many 
I was hoping things might change with the new system that has come about, but obviously nothing has changed......Never the less, it's very nice to have recognition from other members, I value these awards much more than EPZ's own. So with this in mind, many thanks to everyone who have passed on their personal awards and kinds comments, they're all very much appreciated.
Ade
Patience paid off buddy, what and A-Mazing shot, very jealous!!
Thumbs up all the way from me!
got to say ade this is a cracking first class shot, not sure how getting closer would have done more.
Ian.
ps if i had an award to give i would have, just to add to the few you have .
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