New Born Fox - Photo by Stephen Desroches

New Born Fox

I've missed a few days and instead of going back to fishing boats, how about some baby foxes? I'm no wildlife photographer but will give it a try every chance I can get.

Located in the center of the city near a heavily used walking trail, a friend showed me where I could find a new family of foxes. There must have been close to a dozen little guys and 3 or 4 adults. Very brave, playful and curious with very protective parents keeping a close eye on my movements while circling around me. I was only barked at once and was chased back a few dozen feet.

This will be the first of many photos to come. Update: more photos. here and here.

It's probably worth mentioning that this photo is not cropped but at 200mm. I've recently updated stephendesroches.com and started a Facebook Page. Photoblogs.com is a new directory listing site. If you have a photoblog too, be sure to sign up and start voting. If you like this site and have an account at coolphotoblogs, please consider voting for the photoblog awards. This is the daily photo for May 11, 2009 | Canon Eos Digital Rebel Xt 1/320s F/5 200mm
A cute baby :-)
comment from Calusarus on May 11, 2009 12:39PM
This is so cute! You should definitely go back.
comment from m a r t a on May 11, 2009 12:52PM
Oh wow adorable. This is wonderful.

2 weeks ago I got a few shots of a baby fox and it's mom. I'm not sure when I will post it. I have quite a backlog of recent images building up.
comment from Laurie on May 11, 2009 1:39PM
Fantastic shot Stephen. I think that's right by my father's house... your photos are slightly superior to his.
comment from Daniel Burka on May 11, 2009 2:10PM
great shot. Nice how it looks!
comment from SePp on May 11, 2009 2:14PM
brilliant capture, conrgrats
comment from yz on May 11, 2009 5:01PM
Now this is what I call a cute little guy :-)
comment from Claus Petersen on May 11, 2009 5:17PM
Yeah ! He looks more curious than scary !
comment from Nicolas on May 11, 2009 5:35PM
Cute little hunter.
comment from oldshutterhand on May 11, 2009 6:21PM
Gorgeous picture, Stephen. I look forward to seeing more. We were just down there a few minutes ago and the kits are so playful. Yes, your photos are just a bit better than mine ... really a lot better (thanks Dan!). Your other photos are also fantastic.
comment from John on May 11, 2009 6:48PM
Such a sweetie. I like that the one barked at you:-) Bless their little hearts.
comment from sherri on May 12, 2009 1:14AM
What a wonderful portrait of this cute baby!
comment from Standley on May 12, 2009 1:53AM
Very cute, great capture!
comment from Zing on May 12, 2009 4:32AM
First class and beautiful photograph
comment from Peter J W Miller on May 12, 2009 5:09AM
I can just image the thrill you must have had, Stephen, to see and capture theses fellas. WOW. What a treat!
comment from Ginnie on May 12, 2009 8:01AM
Fantastic pics of the baby foxes. Great photography Stephen.
comment from Sylvia on May 12, 2009 12:49PM
Wow! Fantastic shot of this cute little guy.
comment from Toni on May 13, 2009 3:03AM
nice picture. Especially if you consider you only had 200mm to use. I like the contact there is between you and the animal.
comment from janko on July 1, 2009 7:42PM

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