Russian Fox
Russian Fox
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Location
This photo was taken at the Austin Zoo. The Austin Zoo is a non-profit animal rescue, with a mission to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and educationTime
It was morning, which is when the animals are most active/alertLighting
When working with natural light, it's important to note time of day when planning your shoot In particular, I shoot a large portion of my subjects behind fencing so it's critical to avoid bright reflection on the metal fencing!Equipment
This was taken with a Sony a6500, using the new Sony 70-200 f2.8 G lens. Hand-held -- natural light.Inspiration
I love these little foxes (he's one of a pair), and shoot them often. They were bred in Russia as part of a domestic fox program, so they display many traits you would see in small dogs. They are also NOT legal in Texas, and they were seized and transferred to the zoo when they arrived in the DFW airport a few years ago. Most of my animal photography is done to promote facilities that rescue animals or support endangered species.Editing
It's processed in Lightroom, but this one needed very little. I cropped in tightly on his face, since it was so expressive, and added a touch of highlight to his eyes to help bring them out.In my camera bag
I pretty much always have the 70-200 lens in my bag. Plus I can't help but throw in either my 35mm or 50mm, and my 10-16mm. Lately I've been spoiled, as I've been carrying the a6500 AND the a6300. It's so much easier to switch cameras than it is to switch lenses!! Almost all my photography is done with natural light, so I don't even carry a flash with me.Feedback
When shooting animals, it's all about patience, patience, and more patience. To catch the right lighting and match it to the animals' mood, you just have to be there with them when it happens. And, of course, the story is always in their eyes.