Gotta hot tip today

This afternoon a friend called me and told me where to find a great photo opportunity. I grabbed the 40D, 100-400mm and the monopod and headed out the door. I had to hike a mile or two to find it, but his directions were spot on. This little fella let me get within about 10' of him.

I'm still trying to get use to a monopod, and this was my first real test with the IS on this lens. The IS saved a lot of shots today!

Mike, I am so jealous. I need a friend like that. I'd gladly hike a couple miles for a shot like that. Heck, I'd drive a couple hundred miles, for a shot like that. That will make a great notecard. Super job, buddy. You done great. That is so much better than my birds.

Excellent catch! And what terrific timing with you just receiving that 100-400mm. Made quite a test subject I'd say.

Great shot.

Thanks Mike. I could have stayed there and watched and photographed this little critter all day. He was so cooperative! I had (still do) too much stuff to get ready for our trip, and it felt like a storm was rolling in so I headed home after about an hour. I may go back for one more round this afternoon, or Monday after work if I get everything done that I need to.

Thanks Loupey. Yes, it was great timing to have the 100-400mm lens and this subject. Not only did the IS work great, but it also saved me the weight of leaving the tripod at home! I would much rather carry the carbon fiber monopod than the tripod. It makes a nice walking stick too. :)

Thanks for looking and commenting Byron.

No baby mammal I have seen can compare to the amazing cuteness of the red fox kit!

AWESOME IMAGE!

Thanks Paul. I went back again today to check out this spot. There were two kits out today. I was sitting up against a tree, and one of them walked right behind me, about a foot away. Too close for a photo without scaring it away, but a very cool experience!

next time...

grab it and take it home. I will send you my address to ship too:D

joking ofcourse:thumbsup:

a great great capture indeed.enjoyed looking and dreaming on how it must have felt like to be fortunate to get that close to gods creature ,wonderful.

omgar.....it's so cute! I've always wanted one as a pet...

Beautiful shot! I need IS so so bad.....Im about to try out the monopod too, however no sweet shot like yours! Great job :D

Thanks everyone for looking and commenting! I wish I had more time to spend at this location. I have a few days off when I get back from my trip and I'm hoping to spend some more time with these critters. Look for some more fox kit pics in a couple of weeks.

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Originally Posted by mjs1973

...Not only did the IS work great, but it also saved me the weight of leaving the tripod at home! I would much rather carry the carbon fiber monopod than the tripod. It makes a nice walking stick too. :)

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Yes, exactly! A monopod is perfect for field photography when IS is available. The other hidden benefit is that it can be viewed as a theft deterrent. I shoot mainly in urban metro parks alone, off the beaten paths, and in subdued light and I'm convinced that holding it like a staff makes me look like a not-so-easy target.

Congrats on the FP! What a great image!

Congrats Mike on the FP well captured :)

Congrats on the FP, along with congrats for this awesome shot. It looks like something you see with Text underneath of it in a doctors office, saying something like things aren't that bad.

Wow, thanks for the featured photo Loupey and Paul.

Thanks for the kind words Bob, Knight & Chris.

Here's another shot from Sunday afternoon.

Congrats on the well earned feature. You replaced my bird, but you deserve it with that awesome shot.

Oh my goodness that is so adorable!! My daughters (6 and 3yrs) are going nuts :p

That shot is right up there with the tip! You must have been grinning ear to ear on the hike back!

Well done

Mike,

I am still trying to find a co-operative fox. The only one's I see appear at dark.

Magnificent image and one of the best Fox pics I have seen in such a long time.

Feature photo is more than deserved.

Roger

Beautiful shot...it just takes my breath away.

Very nice indeed. A well deserved POW on this one. Thanks for sharing the pic and the story.

Congrats,well deserved feature , so intimate !

That is one outstanding picture! Jeff :thumbsup: