I have been lucky enough to spend some quality time around my local wild foxes over the last decade. The den was located on a hill in my friends field, and I was able to capture a few generations growing up to independence. One memorable occasion was a couple of years ago in spring. I recall attaining my usual low perspective as the fox approached, and I watched as it stopped for a moment to shake. The couple of seconds of shaking resulted in some cute and comical images. All shot on the 1dx and 400mm f2.8 is.
The approach to me and my scooby snacks!
I made a split second decision to put the focus point on the snout and the eyes, and it has paid off as that is where I would have wanted the viewers eye to go.
My favourite type of image, which I have started describing as a medium tele shot, where approximately 25% of the subject takes up the composition, but the rest is habitat.
Using the environment to naturally frame the fox as it has a nice scratch at sunrise.
I do get a great feeling spending time with our local wildlife, it is just as fun as viewing tigers in India, although it is highly unlikely I would lay on the floor to get shots like the above. Something tells me that would not be a good idea with Bengal tiger!
Hope you like!