How to Photograph a Garden Fox

[@andywhiteside16]

That is absolutely amazing to get so close and to have one visiting your garden

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment Andy. Glad you liked the video.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

What a lovely animal to see on a regular basis Roger. Great footage.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Steve. Glad you liked it. I am very lucky to have this chance to photograph her, and its important take the opportunitys while they happen.

[@shaunnorton285]

Lovely healthy looking young fox roger and even tamer than the Ipswich foxes all those years ago! I have a fox regularly coming to my garden as well as the badgers but like the badgers always after dark. Hopefully though it will still be coming in the lighter nights 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

HI Shaun. Thanks for commenting. It is even tamer than `our Fox at Ipswich`. Seems so many years ago now. She actually came in the sun lounge last night for the first time. Will not be that ong and she will be sitting on the sofa with us watch the TV ! 😂

[@davidosborn3356]

A truly wonderful little video and how incredibly lucky you are to have your visitor. Fabulous video.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks David. I am very lucky to have this opportunity. Fingers crossed she will survive and bring her cubs to see me.

[@davidosborn3356]

@ Fabulous, you really do need to make the most of these opportunities when they present themselves.

[@NatureShortsGB]

Very nice Roger. We have some tame foxes around where we are, always attract a lot of attention. Lovely video

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you for the very kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@paulcrisp8423]

Hi Roger, I have been following your videos for some time now, but didn't relaise that you were located in Colchester. I have moved just down the road from you in Weeley when I relocated back to the UK after 18 years in Australia. I am also a M43 user, and I am enjoying exploring all the new locations that have opened up for me. I Do have rabbits, squirrels and deer visting our house, but haven't seen any foxes yet, although I am sure they are around. Keep up the good work, all the best Paul.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment Paul. Its a small world. I met someone while doing landscapes up in Northumberland, and when we got chatting, I found out he only lives a half a mile down the road from me.

[@stephencooper8565]

Lucky you , lovely video. I said a few weeks ago you would make one 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Stephen. You were correct ! 👍 Glad you enjyed it.

[@bobf711]

Delightful. It is such a pleasure to share a moment with a such a magnificent wild animal. We had a similar relationship with a badger. He would visit most nights trashing the bird table in the process and became quite tolerant of us about 4 feet away in the conservatory. Didn't even mind the lights being on after a few weeks.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment Bob. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@archibaldstokes]

Lovely! I used to have my garden foxes. They loved raw chicken wings and they're not too expensive either.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Archibald. I am feeding them ccktail sausages at the moment, although I may give her some chicken wongs in the future.

[@photosonthebay9341]

Very enjoyable video Roger. What a beautiful and healthy looking fox. Fantastic video and photos

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Neil. Thats really appreciated 👍

[@VladimirMikota]

Well, that's amazing!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RichardCookphotography]

Beautiful video Roger. Very enjoyable... What a great encounter and from your own living room. Stunning animal too👍👍👍🦊

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Richard. One of those rare occurances that only happen now and again. Its important to take advantage while you can.

[@arectechafterwork9772]

That's beautiful! You might even have the kits brought around when the time comes.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment. Fingers crossed, she may bring her young to see me this spring/summer.

[@cliveturner6702]

Absolutely wonderful Roger 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Clive. Much appreciated. Glad you liked it.

[@charlesfarnell1127]

What lovely intimate moments . Its quite some years since I've had that sort of experience. It looks in very good condition thanks to your support. Hopefully it will keep out of danger.🤞and thank you.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment. Fingers crossed, 🤞she will survive and bring her young ones to play in our garden.

[@PaulAmyes]

Absolutely delightful! It can’t be very old as it’s still very playful.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Paul. I agree. I think its one of last years young.

[@Ken_H_]

Lovely stuff Roger, you've a job to beat a close encounter with nature 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Ken. Not sure my wife will like it digging up her pots, flower beds and lawn ! 😦

[@Ken_H_]

@@rogerhance5883 makes the blackbirds digging into my flowerpots as a reward for me feeding them look a relatively minor issue!

[@cliffday1183]

terrific Roger, great footage and stills - enjoyed the narrative ....

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Cliff. Greatly appreciated.I enjoyed putting this one together.

[@johnpark8297]

Stunning video and stills Roger, really nice to see at such close proximity. Thanks for making this 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment John.

[@stephenyoung2616]

Great video. I love foxes and while I do see occasional ones in the Forest of dean it's rare I get a photo opportunity. Fantastic to have them in your garden

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers for the kind comment Stephen. I am very fortunate to jhave this opportunity.

[@paulflewitt2057]

Great video Roger, what a privilege to have that beautiful obliging fox in your garden 😍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Paul. I am very lucky.

[@claudiocorazza9855]

Che meraviglia!! grazie infinite per tutto quello che condividi, la tua passione ti fa onore.

[@rogerhance5883]

Gracias por el comentario tan amable. Se agradece. Me alegra que te haya gustado.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Very nice Roger. You are lucky to have such an obliging fox.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Mike. She is very obliging, although she`s not in Alisons good bok when she starts digging up her garden.

[@cristianogiani702]

Fantastic video, Roger ! What kind of food did you use?...

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Christian. Glad you liked it. I usually give her cocktail sausages, or maybe chick pieces. She not fussy.

[@MauriceWrightPhotography-xr6ub]

Nice video Roger, it's nice to see the playful side of foxes.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Maurice. The bit where is playing is my favourite clip.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

👍🙂

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks very much. Its appreciated. 👍

[@trevorburton4429]

How delightful Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Trevor. Glad you liked it. 👍

[@TheGazzadj]

Superb video Roger. Rgds Gary

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Gary. Hope your keeping well mate.

[@edwardrussell5413]

Looks in very good condition. Chewed slippers next :-)

[@rogerhance5883]

I hide my slippers up. She would come in the house if I let her. She`s getting very brave.

[@christophercross571]

Beautiful video and interaction there Roger. Having been just a stills shooter for many years, I’m trying video. Any recommendations on editing software please.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Christopher. Glad yur trying video. It opens up a whole new world of photography. I use the free version of DaVinci Resolve for my editing, but it is a bit complex. Took me some while t work out how to use it. Fortunately, there are some good tutorials on YT. I knw that Mike Lane uses Opwer Director, which is easier to learn, but yu have to pay for it.

[@christophercross571]

@ Thank you Roger, I will take a look at both pieces of software. Chris.

[@alunlambert7456]

Fantastic Roger, lovely images, your so lucky

[@rogerhance5883]

@@alunlambert7456 Thanks for commenting Alun. Yes, I realise I am very lucky with this.

[@alunlambert7456]

@@rogerhance5883 all I can say is your lucky I live up this end of the country because I would be being cheeky and asking to come foe coffee 🤣🤣

[@Graham_Wood]

She looks to be in lovely condition. Hope she had some left over turkey. Try her with a bit of cheddar. They generally love that, but go easy with the food so she doesn't become dependant. You might get a family visit later in the year. Fingers crossed.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Graham. She is in lovely condition, and I may try her on cheddar. I dont want her to become dependant on hand out, although I think there are other house that may be feeding her because she sometimes does nt eat the food straight away. She certainly not undernourished either.

[@stevevickers2844]

Great video, now give the fox a camera and she’ll be photographing you 😮

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Stev. I appreciated the comment. I thought at one stage she was going to run of with the action camera !