Black Fox

I always enjoy the drive up the Alaska Highway to Whitehorse. It goes through some great wildlife areas. This latest trip was no exception. I came across a beautiful black fox running along the ditch. I pulled ahead of it and got out to get some pictures. It didn't seem to mind as it kept running and came within 30 feet of me.

Over the next 30 minutes I leapfrogged in front of it countless time and let the fox run past me. It would stop once in a while to hunt for mice or something. It eventually decided to head deeper into the woods. What a cool creature!


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Black Fox 15 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


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Black Fox 5 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


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Black Fox 18 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


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Black Fox 12 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


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Black Fox 34 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


After a while I decided to try some panning shots using slow shutter speeds.


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Black Fox 54 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


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Black Fox 60 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


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Black Fox 42 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr



You have to love the cooperative wild animals. Thanks for looking at the images. Any comment or suggestions are always welcome. Thanks!

Nice shots, Dan. Looks like he got some sort of bird.

Thanks! The wing was already on the ground and the fox just picked it up. To be honest I didn't even know it was a wing until I looked at the picture later.

On another note, I took these pictures the other day just north of 60 near Watson Lake, Yukon. It was only the second black fox I had seen. Today I'm in Inuvik, NWT (inside the arctic circle) and just ran across another black fox. I only managed to get a crappy far away snapshot. I thought black foxes were rare, 2 in like 3 days. Cool!

Oh, that is cool! To be honest I have never even heard of a black fox before seeing it here.

What a fantastic opportunity! love the clarity in those first few shots. He looks like an old fox too with that grey fur.

well made, the sharpness is the first few is just stunning

thanks for sharing those. It looks like such a lively and interesting animal. You've done it justice, ya lucky bastid! ; )

great find! I love the first shot- the detail and clarity are perfect

Awesome captures of a beautiful creature Dan. Love those first three especially.

I agree w/WD here! You have indeed done this fox justice - Very cool set. Dig the comps and sharpness!