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Red Fox UPDATE: REPOST

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Posted by Rob Howard on September 30, 2007 at 6:12 PM
Red Fox UPDATE: REPOST
Canon EOS 1D MKII, 300mm f4 IS, 1/1250, f8, ISO 400, RAW, RSE, CS2.

Hi All,

One from today.

All comments welcome

Regards

Rob
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on September 30, 2007 at 7:10 PM
Hi Rob a very nice image.

Phillip.

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Posted by Andy Astbury on October 1, 2007 at 3:10 AM
Cracking shot Rob - excellent job :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jim Greenfield on October 1, 2007 at 4:27 AM
What a beauty - love the eye contact
Posted by Paul Ashton on October 1, 2007 at 5:03 AM
Nice one Rob. Have you noticed these guys always seem to have a guilty look about them?
Posted by David Kjaer on October 1, 2007 at 5:39 AM
Hi Rob

What a beauty with great detail. The OOF hedgerows also work well for me giving this close-up a truely wild feel. Minor nit a little big in the frame for me!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on October 1, 2007 at 5:48 AM
The raised foot,intelligent expression and muted tones make for a fine image. Would personally prefer a little more room in front of the fox. :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on October 1, 2007 at 6:52 AM
Super shot, such beautiful animals. 300mm eh, so were you lying in wait? Great work.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Rob Ashton on October 1, 2007 at 6:57 AM
Hi Rob,

Firstly let me say that I haven't been able to even get a fox shot yet so ignore my nit if you wish. I admire the shot simply because you have it in the bag.

I love the stance and eye contact here but the eyes seem not to be critically sharp on my screen. (might be the resizing for web viewing).

Rob :toast:
Posted by PhilH on October 1, 2007 at 8:57 AM
Nice one, as said a tad big in the frame for my taste.. just love foxes, they were to have been one of my projects that unfortunately had to be put to one side for this year at least...

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Posted by Danny Green on October 1, 2007 at 9:09 AM
Nice one Rob, great capture.

Danny

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Posted by Elliott Neep on October 1, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Hi Rob. Love the posture and the background is nice and clean which is rare for foxy pics. I also think the eyes are soft and the whole thing is a bit warm/yellow but I do prefer the 'cool' look - I just think foxes suit cooler images as they ping out more. Maybe snip the space behind the tale so it doesn't look like the fox is about step out the frame? These are all minor nits really as getting any clear decent shot of a fox is a big ask! :toast:
Posted by Rob Howard on October 1, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Hi All,

Taken onboard cast/softness/crop issues and done a rework. Is this better.

Regards

Rob
Posted by David Kjaer on October 1, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Hi Rob

Stonking repost!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on October 1, 2007 at 1:01 PM
Much prefer the repost :toast:
Posted by Elliott Neep on October 1, 2007 at 1:40 PM
Now we're talking! That is a cracker. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on October 1, 2007 at 2:36 PM
Excellent Rob :toast: :toast:

The sleek posture really suits your pano crop, and the eye contact brings it to life beautifully.

Very nicely done!!

Alan
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 1, 2007 at 2:54 PM
WOW the repost looks so different.

Cracking shot :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on October 1, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Your going to hate me... the repost is great but I feel it is slightly tight at the bottom.... I would happily sacrifice a bit of the space at the top for a bit more room for the virtual legs and feet.

Still love the image...

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Posted by Philip Kirkham on October 2, 2007 at 1:03 PM
Great image Rob, I agree with Phil about the legs, but that is easily sorted.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Varley on October 2, 2007 at 3:02 PM
Hi Rob both are splendid shots, but I like the repost best, as Elliot suggested in reallly does pop better. Just a little bit more leg room would be perfection. John