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Video: Fox takes a nap on a bed of leaves

January 27, 2023 by Tony

This was absolutely the most relaxed fox I have ever seen and it definitely made for a charmed encounter.

Taken a couple of weeks ago when I went for a walk – with my camera of course. I spotted this red-furred beauty and took care to move slowly, initially avoid eye contact and keep my distance. As I got around to where I could get a nice view of it, it because apparent it really didn’t mind me being there.

I got a bit closer and, as you can see, it didn’t mind one bit. It put its head back down, curled up and went back to sleep. So fun! I got my pics and video and left it just as I had found it. So beautiful – and cute. Be sure to watch till the end to see some of the photos I got.

Have a fantastic #FoxFriday!

Video: Fox kits play a game of chase

January 20, 2023 by Tony


I recently said I was going to do try to take more video. I also need to remember to share the video I do take as this one dates back to last April. 😉

It was a beautiful spring morning and I was loving life photographing the fox kits at this den. As they usually are, they were very entertaining chasing each other, roughhousing, and exploring their new world. Only three came out to play while I was there but that was plenty fun and, as you can see, sometimes hard to keep up with.

We are only a few months before little ones appear again and I definitely am hoping to find some dens to watch.

Focused fox

January 6, 2023 by Tony

Focused fox
A fox stops its prowling to focus on the photographer. (© Tony’s Takes)

Focused fox. Yeah, I am pretty much sure I was spotted. 😉

Jumping back to October for this image for #FoxFriday. I had been stealthily following this fox as it wandered around an open space and was rather proud of myself for managing to remain unseen for quite a while.

As this image shows, the good times didn’t last forever though. The fox did finally realize it was not alone and headed for cover putting an end to the show. The backlighting worked well and really lit up the red on the coat of this beautiful creature.

Video slideshow – Top shots 2022: Wildlife

December 31, 2022 by Tony


Last but not least in my look back at my photo year, we come to mammals big and small – with a reptile thrown in for good measure as well. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to photograph so many of the creatures which we share this planet with. Each one is special and each chance to see them thrills me. Enjoy this view of pika, marmots, bison, foxes, bears and so much more!

Red fox keeps close watch while out for a walk

December 23, 2022 by Tony

Red fox keeps close watch while out for a walk
A red fox stops mid-stride while on patrol. (© Tony’s Takes)

An absolutely beautiful creature for Fox Friday. Jumping back to early October when I was lucky enough to have spent a good bit of time with one of these guys.

I staked out a pretty good hiding spot and was able to watch it for a good while. The fox worked its way back and forth through a field, never really trying to hunt, just seeming to be out for a walk.

Something caught its eye briefly and I was able to snap this image as it stopped mid-stride. Kind of a fun pose and it gives a nice look at those “socks.”

Red fox licks its chops

December 9, 2022 by Tony

Red fox licks its chops
A red fox licks its lips while relaxing in some reeds. (© Tony’s Takes)

What a pose, eh? So stinking cute! Taken earlier this week on an after work walk and posting now for Fox Friday. As I walked along a little wetland area, I saw where a lot of the reeds were matted down, sure signs of a critter. As I slowly approached, there the fox was, all curled up and out cold sleeping. I snapped a bunch of pics of it as it slumbered and eventually, it woke up and looked right at me, at one point licking its chops as you see here. As I was standing straight into the sun, I am sure I was silhouetted and looked like nothing more than an odd-shaped shadow. The fox didn’t show any alarm, just lying there, looking at me, seemingly trying to figure out what I was. In fact, it started to doze off again. Not wanting to disturb it, I very, very slowly backed away and, unfortunately, that little movement was enough for the fox to realize I was one of those big, bad humans and it darted off. A very fun encounter and why I always say, you just need to #GetOutside!

Red fox stalks a magpie

November 25, 2022 by Tony

Red fox stalks a magpie
A red fox stalks a magpie in eastern Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

A fun game of chase I was lucky to watch early last month. This fox and magpie were both on patrol, the fox looking for a meal, the magpie wanting any leftovers that might be available. However, the fox seemed tempted to try to have the bird itself for dinner, chasing it around.

It appeared as much as anything the fox was just playing though as it never really tried very hard and eventually just laid down and watched the magpie. Fun stuff to watch, no matter what the scenario was.

Have a great Fox Friday!

Focused fox for Fox Friday

November 18, 2022 by Tony

Focused fox for Fox Friday
Profile of a red fox looking off into the distance. (© Tony’s Takes)

What a stunner of a fox, eh? Last month I went through a period where I was pretty fortunate spotting these elusive creatures on my walks, having some pretty cool encounters. On this day, this sly one was on the prowl and as I watched and photographed it, something got its attention. It froze in place, staring off at whatever it had spotted, giving me a great profile shot.

Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!

Red fox curious about those two-legged creatures

October 26, 2022 by Tony

Red fox curious about those two-legged creatures
A red fox tilts its head curiously at the humans watching it. (© Tony’s Takes)

So cute! I of course have seen dogs tilt their heads like this and foxes when listening for prey but this beautiful red one did it when trying to figure out the photographer standing on the hill above it.

My friend and I were watching it as it hunted a field, completely oblivious to our presence. As it worked its way closer, it had the sudden realization that it was not alone. It looked up the hill and seemed to be asking itself, “Where did those guys come from?” Of course it only took it a minute to realize it didn’t want to be that close and it darted off to different hunting grounds.

Hope you have a fantastic #FoxFriday!

A red fox tilts its head. (© Tony's Takes)
A red fox tilts its head. (© Tony’s Takes)

Red fox poses for pictures in front of the changing fall foliage

October 21, 2022 by Tony

Red fox poses for pictures in front of the changing fall foliage
A red fox keeps watch while sitting on a log in front of some fall foliage. (© Tony’s Takes)

So, I have had some pretty danged good luck with foxes lately, as seen in this image for  Fox Friday.

I was recently out photographing with a friend and we knew foxes were in the area and I joked, “I want a fox to come sit right on that log and pose for us.” No joke, five minutes later, I look over and there is a fox on a log looking right at us!

It wasn’t the same log I had pointed to but this one was in fact better as it had a lot more character and the leaves behind made the scene even better. The fox was clearly very much aware of our presence but tolerated us as we were a good ways away.

It was wary at first, standing for quite a while and clearly ready to run. We just stayed put and watched, marveling at its beauty and enjoying the opportunity. It then sat down, giving us some great poses. It doesn’t get much better than that!

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