Fox in dappled light

Sorry but its another fox.One from yesterday .
She didn't stay long and isn't lately due to disturbance and new found 'friends' from afar .
techs
D3 /500 f4
1/1000th at f5 1000iso
Cr pp cs3
All C/c's welcome
thanking you again in advance .

Hello Mark.

For me this is the best by far and just about spot on with the amount of mush a the bottom.
Great light and detail on the fox and a very nice setting, love it.

Another nice shot in this expanding series mate!! Very nice.
Regards,
Paul.

Hi Mark,

Thats another beauty, love the low stare, really looks like she's on the prowl. I agree with Guy, just the right amount of mush and the dappled light on the face is very nice.

Cheers,

Lewis.

By far the best, Lovely low angle and she is walking into the light-Tops marks for this and the PP is very good as well

Dave

A very nice image Mark love the stare and the light is lovely,and agree about it being the right amount of mush.

Yes I must agree, your best yet.

Hi Mark, definately the best yet. the light is amazing, and the eyes are incredible.
Interesting to see How the Nikon D3 is pushing the limits of photography with amazing pictures at ISO1000+. the only thing i would probably do, is noise ninja, or use PS to smooth out the background slighty as you can see slight graduations in colour.


Mark.G

Beautiful image - the dark areas in the background frames it nicely.

Simon

Nice one Mark,

Mush well under control, great light falling on the subject. POV and eye contact are excellent.
I am not sure if you have darkened the BKGR, either way, the BKGR is brightest around the edge of the fox above the tail. I would darken that area a touch if it were mine.

Cheers

Austin

Cheers

Austin

Love everything about it - you have controlled what is often difficult lighting and used it to enhance an already super image.

David

the light on the face makes it for me Mark, great stuff. The background would benefit from a bit of NR, although still very good for ISO 1000.

Matt

Hi Mark

this is the best one so far, the Mush police are not needed

The lighting is beautiful and a cracking pose from the old girl.

I am quite happy with the background as is

This is the best in the series very potent image.

Hi Mark,
only the shot you called Basil brush cames close to the tense facial expression she shows here.
but all previous shots are topped by the sweet light here in this.
Congrats to this beautiful series

Bertl

You're drip feeding these images through Mark and they just keep getting better.

As said above, this is the best of a series of shots that I have enjoyed looking at - you've put together a great project and got some very good results

Spot on Mark. Love it and I too think this is the best of the bunch, although I still wouldnt mind any of your others in my portfolio! Great work and this image proves that patience and planning is definately how to get top drawer images. Looking forward to seeing more.

Absolutely fantastic! Not a thing I would change in this one. So, no critique from me, just appreciation for the image

Very special Mark and just reward for putting in the effort. A great shot of your own wild animal is worth ten from the circuit I think. They have been getting steadily better imo and that's a great compliment to you as a photographer.
eric

Just wonderful! The light on the face is exquisite. I'd like to see a crop of this with the fox nearly tight on the right side of the frame - would look really dramatic.

Mark if they all are as good as this keep em coming,excellent.

Keith.

stunning

Hi ya Mark

Fair play, this is a real corker of a shot.

Pleasure to view

A great image well captured

Thank you all for the most kind words and encouragement . Thanks most of all to those that have offered such sensible crtitique and advice . She and the two reynards will be left now until Autumn when I hope to return to them and the two youngsters . The last week has provided diminishing returns .The youngsters have become more independant and consequently her search for tit bits has become less and less .
Charlie ''my fox'' who visits me everyday at home will be continued to be fed and I hope this year he gets lucky again .

Hi Mark

Not contributed anything for ages but this is first class - really lovely.

Pete

Absolutely wonderful shot, I love the lighting/colours/expression/comp, well, everything really!

Really well done, you must be chuffed!

This is one of my fav's that I've seen from your series Mark, a great shot with lovely tones from the dark greens to her gorgeous coating, and just the right balance of 'mush'.

Superb mate