There is a pair of red foxes in Algonquin Park, Ontario that have become habituated to humans. Unfortunately many are feeding them. While I was there, someone tossed a few wine gums.( I didn't feed them). Anyway, they offer a unique opportunity to get up close and enjoy their company. The one fox has a pretty banged up nose, cause unknown.
Whilst it is too bad they are being fed and are too habituated you got some wonderful shots with great detail...the expression in the last is priceless and my favorite.
Eric
Take advantage of the opportunity that has been presented to you. Go back as many times as possible and keep taking images of the pair. The last image is priceless !!!
Interesting how quick you are to condemn someone for feeding the fox but sure were more than happy to reap the benefits and take a few shots. How sad for the foxes sake that you even posted their whereabouts.
Foxy One wrote:
Interesting how quick you are to condemn someone for feeding the fox but sure were more than happy to reap the benefits and take a few shots. How sad for the foxes sake that you even posted their whereabouts.
I enjoy taking pictures of animals. It is hard to imagine any wildlife on this planet that hasn't been affected by man in some way.
Feeding animals in the park is illegal, plain and simple. Feeding foxes wine gums and bread is stupid. Will these same people return in the winter to feed them? I'm happy to point out the stupidity of some people, it is part of my charm.
Whether or not I take pictures won't change the situation, and I disclosed that these are obviously not wild foxes.
As far as disclosing the location, Algonquin Park is 7,653 sq km. there are 3,000 bears in that area, numerous wolf packs and moose. Best of luck finding them.
mpoole wrote:
I enjoy taking pictures of animals. It is hard to imagine any wildlife on this planet that hasn't been affected by man in some way.
Feeding animals in the park is illegal, plain and simple. Feeding foxes wine gums and bread is stupid. Will these same people return in the winter to feed them? I'm happy to point out the stupidity of some people, it is part of my charm.
Whether or not I take pictures won't change the situation, and I disclosed that these are obviously not wild foxes.
As far as disclosing the location, Algonquin Park is 7,653 sq km. there are 3,000 bears in that area, numerous wolf packs and moose. Best of luck finding them.
Lovely set of images, Mike. The last one is very special. Don't know any avid wildlife photographer that would feel much different than you. Sad that 'Foxy One' posted such a negative reply for a 'first post'.
The last one is very special. Don't know any avid wildlife photographer that would feel much different than you. Sad that 'Foxy One' posted such a negative reply for a 'first post'. 
