Fox of Mr.Lada

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 12, 2010288 views10 comments

To work with animal in supreme condition brings always joy. The fox I photographed in Minnesota close to the Kettle river was a beautiful representative of its kind. Moreover the weather was standing by me, within twenty minutes it changed from sunny to heavy snow. Thanks to slowly falling snow flocks I managed to capture the fairy tale winter atmosphere. After return when I looked at the images this picture reminded me of a book by Mr. Lada, the acclaimed Czech illustrator.(Nikon D300+Nikkor 200-400mm/f4 lens, 1/400s at f8, ISO 250).
( taken in controlled conditions.)

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10 comments

Comment posted by JACK NEAL on December 12, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Very rich colors. I like the snow flying and the bg. Good job of focusing with all the snow falling!

Registered on September 26, 2009, 131 Posts, 554 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Canuel on December 12, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Nice winter feel, the flying snow adds some nice atmosphere. A little centered for me but I like the pose. Would also like to see a little more light around the eye and detail in the nose.

Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on December 12, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Nice low angle and I like the snow falling on the fox.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Beautiful mood with the snowy surroundings and the big flakes in the air. Detail is excellent. I would wish for a slight change in framing, moving the fox to our right and taking him out of the static position of exact center.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Davies on December 12, 2010 at 4:22 PM

I echo the comments above on the central framing and perhaps a little more detail in the eye . A privilage to get so close and gain that mutual understanding with such a fine looking animal

Registered on February 3, 2009, 21 Posts, 327 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 12, 2010 at 4:41 PM

I think the comments already made are right on.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on December 12, 2010 at 8:28 PM

Great shot Petr! Like others have said...move the fox a bit to the right and you have a real stunner.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 13, 2010 at 1:35 AM

The big flakes of snow create a Christmas Card perfect mood. The eye is a bit squinty, but that is so characteristic of them. Nice work!

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by mark cillo on December 13, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Wow! Lots of fox images here all at once. I especially like this one, really beautiful and the snow creates a great atmosphere

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Comment posted by Luca Mussato on December 15, 2010 at 5:35 AM

Wanderful atmosphere, great details and colours. From compositional point of view I agree with decentering to the right.

Cheers, Luca

Registered on November 14, 2006, 118 Posts, 855 Comments