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Black Spot

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 15, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Black Spot
In true nature programme style i have named this fox cub 'Black Spot' after the mark on the tail, I looked back a few weeks and yes you can just see it when it had a fluffy tail, Since i have put the hide up the cubs are much more comfortable than when i had the bag hide and will come out for 30 mins at a time to eat and play, I have a very small set up and narrow field of view so images are similar so just different poses-I love the eyes on these cubs-very bright, I managed 60 images last night in a little over 30 mins and 80+ the night before when i took this in a couple of hours-They now look like foxes although much smaller in real life

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Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 15, 2008 at 11:54 AM
The change is clear to see Dave..........definately growing quick, and losing their cub appearence!!

Turning into a fine looking adult, unlike some of the tatty city varieties i have seen in the past.

Another fine reward :toast:

Alan
Posted by Rob Howard on June 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Hi Dave,

Another cracker in your Fox series. I really like this, one of the best of your series (IMO) as you say love those big bright eyes.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Helge Sorensen on June 15, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Wonderful Fox-shot, no nits here, Dave!
Posted by Colin Crowdey on June 15, 2008 at 1:51 PM
of all the shots in this fox series of yours this is (IMHO) the best by far. Love the pose and the colours and pin sharp - as always

great shot

cheers

Colin
Posted by John Robinson on June 15, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Another excellent one in the series.
I am working on these at the moment but the one cub my family have is way past this stage so not so "cuddley " !
Cheers
John
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 15, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Definitely looking more like mum and dad now Dave :wink:

Another cracking addition to the 2008 fox cub portfolio - I'm really enjoying them Dave :toast:
Posted by Brian McGeough on June 15, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Really really nice, I have really enjoyed this fox series :toast: :toast:

Cheers
Brian
Posted by Major Gilbert on June 15, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Lovely image and you just cant go wrong with that cuty look.
The eyes aree magical and a tresure to behold. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 16, 2008 at 3:36 AM
Superb this one, my favourite of your series so far.

Tim
Posted by Andy Shepherd on June 16, 2008 at 4:28 AM


Another beauty Dave , pose and setting are superb , a truly enjoyable series of shots :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Mark Sisson on June 16, 2008 at 4:31 AM
You have certainly (and still are) made the most of this lot - great series and a cracking shot here.

:toast: :toast:

Mark
Posted by PhilH on June 16, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Nice one Dave and a great addition to your series, I do however have a niggling feeling that I would prefer to see the forelimbs a bit more... but great eye contact and a wonderful expression and subject.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Elliott Neep on June 17, 2008 at 7:01 AM
Agree with Phil here. I think the series has been excellent. The processing of this shot is by far the best. I felt the previous were a bit warm and washed out. This is 'spot on' hehehe. Couldn't resist! Although the scene and eye contact are fantastic, I would really prefer to see the forelimbs, otherwise it becomes a floating body - it is was made the previous post with the cub's paw on the log. :toast:
Posted by eric weight on June 17, 2008 at 1:40 PM
I have really enjoyed watching these cubs change in your posts; the difference is really becoming noticeable now. This is another beauty.

:wavey: Eric