Posted by Lance Burch on April 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Been away for a while with the birth of our twins and finally feel like I can get back out and shoot so I thought I would renew. Been keeping up with the posts and found it motivating to photograph something other than babies.
Was out at my wife's parents up in Evergreen this weekend and was walking around with the dogs up on Bear Mountain. I noticed one of the dogs kept returning to this hole between the rocks and peering in. Looking down there I couldn't see anything, so I turned the iso up to 6400 and pointed the camera down the hole and fired away. My question is what is this? I'm inclined to think Baby Fox, but I have had some people say they think it might be a juvenile badger and another say weasel.
Any help identifying would be appreciated.
Also, I was given a photo-workshop for my fortieth and was wondering if anyone had any in CO that they would recommend. Either summer or Fall. They originally thought of Fielder's workshops but I worry that is a lot of money and you are probably paying for the brand some. I could probably do two or three workshops for the price and cover a little more seasons. Any ideas welcome. -Lance
First pic is down the hole.
Posted by Lance Burch on April 24, 2012 at 8:42 AM
2nd is a fox from the night before. I know it's not exactly his natural habitat (well actually it is) but he walked to within about 10 feet (which worked out great because I only had a 50mm).
Posted by Lance Burch on April 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM
And finally, the obligatory twins. Hope to contribute more this summer.
Yea, ya found a red fox den. Hopefully, you will be able to get back up there a few times. As the kits grow, they provide so many photo opportunties.
Twins, oh my! Can't imagine double the diaper duty!
As far as workshops, If you are interested in any macro photography, a fellow by the name of Mike Moats will be in Grand Junction next Oct 26-28. He teaches his workshops everywhere in the country now. He is a very grassroots sort of guy with an interesting perspective on photography. Cost is $169, which I think is quite reasonable. He covers all sorts of aspects of macro photography, but also provides info on equipment, software, etc. I wouldn't say he is at a level of some of the more reknown landscape photographers, but he still provides info that even a seasoned photographer would appreciate.
http://www.tinylandscapes.com/ (click on macro photo workshops).
Posted by Lance Burch on April 25, 2012 at 12:11 AM
Thanks guys, the twins have been a great experience.
I'm glad to hear you agree on the the fox kit. I was worried it was a juvenile badger (or worse a honey badger.
Any advice on stalking fox? I read some Moose Peterson articles and he talked about late afternoon. The area where the den is a pretty wooded draw. There are a few places I think I can get a clean LOS and stay 30 to 50 yds away, but anything beyond that and there is no clear shot. I took the dogs back up to the house and went back down and waited for a bit but it was mid-day. The den is only about 30 yards below the house. Thinking of heading back there this weekend and seeing what I can see, but I don't want to disturb the habitat.
Thanks for the macro workshop. That might be a tough one because of timing, but I like macro. I think it gives a different perspective on viewing which can only help your art.
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6 repliesWas out at my wife's parents up in Evergreen this weekend and was walking around with the dogs up on Bear Mountain. I noticed one of the dogs kept returning to this hole between the rocks and peering in. Looking down there I couldn't see anything, so I turned the iso up to 6400 and pointed the camera down the hole and fired away. My question is what is this? I'm inclined to think Baby Fox, but I have had some people say they think it might be a juvenile badger and another say weasel.
Any help identifying would be appreciated.
Also, I was given a photo-workshop for my fortieth and was wondering if anyone had any in CO that they would recommend. Either summer or Fall. They originally thought of Fielder's workshops but I worry that is a lot of money and you are probably paying for the brand some. I could probably do two or three workshops for the price and cover a little more seasons. Any ideas welcome. -Lance
First pic is down the hole.
Sandy
Twins, oh my! Can't imagine double the diaper duty!
As far as workshops, If you are interested in any macro photography, a fellow by the name of Mike Moats will be in Grand Junction next Oct 26-28. He teaches his workshops everywhere in the country now. He is a very grassroots sort of guy with an interesting perspective on photography. Cost is $169, which I think is quite reasonable. He covers all sorts of aspects of macro photography, but also provides info on equipment, software, etc. I wouldn't say he is at a level of some of the more reknown landscape photographers, but he still provides info that even a seasoned photographer would appreciate.
http://www.tinylandscapes.com/ (click on macro photo workshops).
I'm glad to hear you agree on the the fox kit. I was worried it was a juvenile badger (or worse a honey badger.
Any advice on stalking fox? I read some Moose Peterson articles and he talked about late afternoon. The area where the den is a pretty wooded draw. There are a few places I think I can get a clean LOS and stay 30 to 50 yds away, but anything beyond that and there is no clear shot. I took the dogs back up to the house and went back down and waited for a bit but it was mid-day. The den is only about 30 yards below the house. Thinking of heading back there this weekend and seeing what I can see, but I don't want to disturb the habitat.
Thanks for the macro workshop. That might be a tough one because of timing, but I like macro. I think it gives a different perspective on viewing which can only help your art.