This picture is of a young fox that had probably never seen a man before. It was less than a metre away before it turned and ran. This sort of thing has happened many times to me.
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Red Fox
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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.
I find young foxes very curious, but when they get older and discover the true nature of man they are wise to be wary. Yours is a special bond, Mike.
ReplyDeleteYou are quite right David. Dad fox is still a bit wary of me but the youngsters enjoy my company and come running when I call them.
DeleteI am going to try to keep it that way.
Mike.
What an absolutely gorgeous photo of a delightful creature, Mike. How anyone would want to harm such an animal beggars belief!
ReplyDeleteMy very best wishes - - - Richard
Thankyou Richard, I've got about 400 like that. They are beautiful creatures and when one gets to know them they become something special in ones life.
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'...when animals did not fear you'. Will those times ever come back? You're lucky to have had those experiences. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it is fear I believe it is mistrust. My animals trust me and feel safe with me. It takes a little time for a new one to learn to trust me. Thankyou for your interest.
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