Saturday 7 August 2021
Back with the foxes
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Lovely shots and lighting Mike. Just a superb animal to be able to study in your garden. Take care.
ReplyDeleteIt is superb Marc, lying on my bed with a camera in one hand and a mug of tea in the other watching a fox in my garden. I cannot think of a better way of spending my time. Take care.
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Good morning Mike: Having foxes as part of your family probably means that you are betrayed less, and appreciated more, than by human kin! Enjoy theses foxes to the fullest. They are wonderful creatures. All the best. David
ReplyDeleteThankyou David, I certainly will. I love them in my garden and they will always be welcome. Take care.
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Hi Mike
ReplyDeletethis behavior is typical for foxes, if they are disturbed they stay seated for a moment and wait or, it is almost always with me, they leave immediately, nice to look at the pictures
Greetings Frank
Glad you enjoy the pictures Frank. I look forward to their visit its so relaxing. Take care.
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Hello Mike,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to lay in your bed and watch your foxes, you are obviously taking very good care of them.
Best wishes
John
Hello John,
DeleteIts not that I am getting lazy the foxes call so late that it is way past my bedtime. Take care.
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I envy you with your Foxes, Mike. It has been a few months since I last saw one, and it is always thrilling when I do see one. Your photos are capturing the atmospher beautifully.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work - stay safe - - - Richard
Thankyou Richard, I love the foxes, They don't appear to me as wild animals, just friends popping in to say hello. Stay safe.
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I love Mike!!!... Beautiful pictures!!! Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Ana,
DeleteThat fox has become a friend and he likes to Lie in the garden after he has eaten. Take care.
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Beautiful blog
ReplyDeletePlease read my post
ReplyDeleteSeems that "Junior" is a wily fox in sitting out any disturbance. It's so good to see as I still rarely see a fox even though I'm up and about early on so many mornings.
ReplyDeleteI don't think he's wiley Phil, just very intelligent. My foxes call just after dusk and again between 2am and 3am about the same time as the badger. I try my I/R camera on him but he moves too fast for decent pictures. Take care.
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