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Wow! It has been over a month since I shot these and I still can't find the time to sit down and process them. I will remember this particular evening for a long time as these little guys were so cooperative.

You can find part 2 in the series here.

And part 3 here

C&C always welcome.

Jason

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Jul 20, 2007 at 05:08 AM

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Edited by J. Sims on Jul 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM GMT

Jul 20, 2007 at 05:10 AM

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p.1 #3 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

WOW. Outstanding J!

Jason-

Jul 20, 2007 at 05:12 AM

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p.1 #4 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

"The Approach"

I think this is the dominate one of the family. It was certainly the bravest of the bunch. This approach was the only time the mouth was open and it was open for the entire time as he came to about ten feet from me. It didn't appear to be stressed or threatend I think it was just tasting my scent.

Jul 20, 2007 at 05:17 AM

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p.1 #5 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

100% Crop

Jul 20, 2007 at 05:21 AM

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p.1 #6 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

The most impressive photographs that I believe I have ever seen on FM or other, I'm a bit partial because I absolutely love the subject matter but you have presented these in a way that is both artistic and behavioral to a degree that I honestly have never before encountered. I am amazed with this series, thank you for sharing these wonderful photos.

Your depth of focus is worked in an amazing way and the pastel-like colors accentuate the "kitness" of the animal.

PS - My only sense of loss was when I checked to see what equipment you were using it was Nikon. I really wanted it to be Canon

But regardless, it's clear to me that you would have done an equally impressive job with Canon stuff. I think.

Jul 20, 2007 at 05:41 AM

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p.1 #7 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Thanks Norm. I'm sitting here speechless with a compliment like that. Luck played a good part but being in the right place at the right time (rare for me) really makes a difference.This was a shoot that I actually had the time to plan for and I spent the first two hours on location sitting in the car and then slowly closing the distance finally ending up lying in the prone postion with the camera on a tripod. As you can see from the photos there is absolutley no cover so I was in the open at all times. It all worked out and it was a real pleasure to just be there. Now I have to figure out which photos I'm going to keep. I shot four gigs and from the looks of it most of them are keepers. It's going to be a real challenge.

In regards to my gear... I'm hung with it for now. Started out long ago with nikon so I have some glass I'm not willing to part with just yet. This shoot however was accomplished with rental glass. 80-400 vr.

Jason

P.S. The ants were terrible but I didn't notice them until the drive home. Yikes!

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Jul 20, 2007 at 05:53 AM

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J. Sims wrote:
Thanks Norm. I'm sitting here speechless with a compliment like that. Luck played a good part but being in the right place at the right time (rare for me) really makes a difference.This was a shoot that I actually had the time to plan for and I spent the first two hours on location sitting in the car and then slowly closing the distance. As you can see from the photos there is absolutley no cover so I was in the open at all times. It all worked out and it was a real pleasure to just be there. Now I have to figure out which photos I'm going to keep. I shot four gigs and from the looks of it most of them are keepers. It's going to be a real challenge.

Jason

These are so good, Jason, that I honestly would encourage you to ship a few of them off to a few wildlife publications. I cannot imagine that anyone would not wish to jump on these, and if you have that many...well, all the better. I'm sincerely impressed with the shots and hope you post more. Please PM me if you do because I don't want to miss out on them. Thanks again.

PS - I just read your profile and hope that you have some video of the event. And, if so, I hope that you plan to take the time to share it with the public. Apparently your still photography skills are equal to your videography.

Jul 20, 2007 at 05:57 AM

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p.1 #9 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Norm,

I will let you know. It may be a month or two as time at both work and at home is all accounted for.

This breif respite tonight is costing me dearly

but I really need the break. Again, thanks for the kind comments.

Jason

Jul 20, 2007 at 06:07 AM

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p.1 #10 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

These are absolutely amazing!! Where were these foxes shot at?

Jul 20, 2007 at 07:05 AM

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p.1 #11 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Cute little guy - the third shot with the yawn is just precious. Love the last crop as well. Kudos!

Jul 20, 2007 at 07:59 AM

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p.1 #12 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Fantastic captures Jason!! Love the comp on these.

Jul 20, 2007 at 11:07 AM

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p.1 #13 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

100% crop on #4 or not its my favorite of a very fine series.

Jul 20, 2007 at 12:06 PM

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p.1 #14 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

just popped in before heading out to work....wow, stunning images with a very special quality

Jul 20, 2007 at 12:37 PM

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p.1 #15 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Excellent captures! Love the last one.

Jul 20, 2007 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #16 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Well, Norm used up all the specific adjectives. These are very nice. Where did you take them?

Jul 20, 2007 at 03:06 PM

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p.1 #17 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

gorgeous images... I find the first one truly outstanding.

Jul 20, 2007 at 03:10 PM

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p.1 #18 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

I have to keep this short since I'm at work but I just wanted to take the time to say thanks to everyone. If you have anything critical to say, fire away, I not shy or fragile.

Now that it is morning and I have fresh eyes I can see that I oversharpend a few of these. Oh well... That can be fixed. For those that are curious these were shot way out in the west desert area west of Salt Lake City Utah.

Jason

Jul 20, 2007 at 03:14 PM

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p.1 #19 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

I guess there are 3 kinds, one of which is extinct now, I believe. They have them out here in California, but never knew it. The San Joaquin Kit Foxes are one type. The Mojave kit foxes are another type.

I will have to do more research on these fellas.

This is without a doubt some of the best wildlife photos I have seen on this site in a long time. The perspective is spot on. The bokeh is silky smooth, and the foxes are spot on in focus.

Jul 20, 2007 at 04:26 PM

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p.1 #20 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

what a wonderful series, super stuff!!

Jul 20, 2007 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #21 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

I am speechless and envious of your work. Thanks for sharing. I agree I would submit these to a few wildlife publications, they are that good.

Jul 20, 2007 at 07:49 PM

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p.1 #22 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Superb images, Jason. The down low angle works so well, with perfect exposure of grass to subject. Well done.

Jul 20, 2007 at 08:45 PM

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p.1 #23 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Awesome shots, Jason. I agree, these are really special. Just love the perspective, the clarity, the behavior, the silky foregrounds and backgrounds - whew - just amazing! Indeed, these ought to be submitted for publication. Glad I didn't miss them.

Jul 21, 2007 at 05:24 AM

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p.1 #24 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

Wow! Love these, keep em coming. BTW, glad you're using Nikon

Jul 21, 2007 at 05:43 AM

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p.1 #25 · Kit Fox (4) Photo Added

crfrey71 wrote:
I guess there are 3 kinds, one of which is extinct now, I believe. They have them out here in California, but never knew it. The San Joaquin Kit Foxes are one type. The Mojave kit foxes are another type.

I will have to do more research on these fellas.

This is without a doubt some of the best wildlife photos I have seen on this site in a long time. The perspective is spot on. The bokeh is silky smooth, and the foxes are spot on in focus.

Ya.. I'll have to do some research on this. I don't know which subspecies this may be but I would like to find out. They are incredibly small, about the same size as a house cat.

Thanks for your kind comments. I have to admit the DOF is due more to the need for shutter speed than artistic decision. I was looking for less noise in these so I was having to shoot wide open with the low ISO number. It would have been nice for a few of the shots I tried to get but they would not hold still long enough. of the few I tried most have some motion blur.

Jason

Jul 21, 2007 at 06:26 AM


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