Fox kits at play - an exercise in dominance is a photograph by Merle Ann Loman which was uploaded on August 30th, 2012.
Fox kits at play - an exercise in dominance
Taken west of Missoula, Montana, USA near the Clark Fork River in early June.... more
Title
Fox kits at play - an exercise in dominance
Artist
Merle Ann Loman
Medium
Photograph
Description
Taken west of Missoula, Montana, USA near the Clark Fork River in early June.
The Red Fox � Vulpes vulpes is a year round resident of Montana. This was a very successful litter, possibly two litters. The kits, I counted about 16 in the area, were different sizes, but seemed playful and healthy. I saw two adults bring in gophers and squirrels while I was there.
Uploaded
August 30th, 2012
Comments (28)
Kelly Kitchens
Oh my goodness! I think mom has had enogh & the baby knows it! What an Awesome capture! v/f
Mia DeLode
Excellent capture. Merle Ann!!!!
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Hi Mia, thank you! So nice to hear from a fellow Montanan. I will click right over to your FAA page and check out your art. Thanks again.
William Fields
This whole series is quite engaging Merle. Voted
Merle Ann Loman replied:
William, thank you so much! Hello to you in Missouri from Montana. My mother-in-law lives in Springfield. We visit your fair state in May usually.
Merle Ann Loman replied:
I visited your FAA page and am following you! Wonderful art, Two Soaring Hearts speaks well for you.
Cheri Randolph
Merle (sorry about the name typo above) Appreciate the camera/lens info. It's a great shot and your patience was well rewarded.
Merle Ann Loman replied:
No problem. I mangled the name of an amazing artist today and had no way to correct it. I could only apologize. It happens and you are very welcome.
Cheri Randolph
Merie, you must have an incredible telephoto lens - it looks as if you are right there! Great wildlife action capture - thanks for sharing. voted
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Thank you Cheri. I used a Canon EOS 7D camera and in this instance a Canon EF500mm f/4L IS USM on a tripod. I stayed on site for hours and hours.
Christy Usilton
Oh what a fantastic wildlife action capture - beautiful! vf
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Thank you Christy. I really like the circular movement in this photo. So glad you liked it, too.
Sorin Apostolescu
Very beautiful capture !
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Sorin, thank you. What an honor to have you visit and comment from Romania. Be well.
Lois Bryan
Outstanding capture, Merle!!!!!!
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Thanks for the comment on the thread. I am sure your fox photos are amazing! Aren't they fun? Take care.
Lenore Senior
Love your work and the environment and wildlife and birds of the West. This is wonderful! Congratulations on being the Artist of the Week in the Women Artist group! V/F
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Amazing honor to be week #30 Artist of the Week in the Women Artist group! And thanks so much for the compliment!
Merle Ann Loman
Thank you to the group "All kinds of canines" for featuring this photo on 12/11/2012! I am so excited. Use this link to visit the group and see all the great art they feature.http://fineartamerica.com/groups/all-kinds-of-canine.html
Karon DeVega
what a fantastic capture, great work Merle
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Hi Karon. Thank you so much. A highly regarded compliment coming from you. I love your work.
Les Abeyta
great image! you must have a lot of patience to have captured this. love the colors.
Merle Ann Loman replied:
Thank you Les. I did work with this photo op for a long time and I think it paid off. Plus, it was a lot of fun to watch all the kits. Thanks for commenting!