Fox cub licking her lips

Last summer I was lucky enough to borrow a 500 mm F4 lens, and I went to a local hide to get some shots of small birds. Imagine my surprise (and disappointment) when this little chap and his (or her) friend turned up. Joy to be in the presence of such delightful companions, and frustration that all I could get was head and shoulders.

They did come back several times over the next few weeks, along with one fleeting visit by mum.

Nikon D300, Nikon 500mm/F4 at F6.3 1/2500 ISO 400 EV -0.67

Comments welcome.

Very nice, love the 'lick'

Great expression and eye contact.

Hi Mike, after spending four hours in a hide next to my local fox den from 3.30am this morning and getting nothing I'm very very jealous! Cracking shot Mike

Scott

One of the problems of a large lens. somehow the wildlife suddenly seems to come too close. Nice shot, could possibly do with a touch more saturation.

David

Lovely picture and great expression.

Know the feeling when things get too close. Have you tried backing across the hide Mike I try to do it in the car.
Like the subject and its expression. Does look slightly washed out though.

Major

Nice shot Mike, like it lots.

Andy...

Well the light was handled very well i'd say, nice expression, a little more saturation would be good but nothing major for me ! Great shot

Drew

Hello Mike.

Nice moment and a nice capture.