Spirit of the Woods: My Journey with Foxes Through the Lens

I fell in love with nature and wildlife as a young kid, growing up

around the woods. When I started wildlife photography, I took my camera

to the park and spotted my first fox. I have been hooked ever since. I

consider them my spirit animal. I have photographed foxes for many

years and my stories and experiences are etched in my mind. I recently

had a few meetings with this particular fox who popped out of the woods

everyday, around dusk. He seemed to be a loner. He would make his way

out into the open through a small wooded area that seemed to be his

private home. He would run off into the field of brush in search for his

next meal. It was a wonderful experience to see him hunt as he would

listen for small critters, then pounce for the catch. When the rains

came in abundance, his peaceful home became flooded. I captured a

moment when he was inspecting the pool of water, probably to get a

drink. I managed to get an amazing reflection photo just before he ran

off. There seems to always be a connection. When looking through the

camera, I concentrate on their beauty. Their eyes connect with mine and

the magic begins.