# Gray Fox, Male **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** editors-pick, wildlife\ **Created:** [August 16, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gray-fox-male/16280 "2020-08-16T15:05:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![terryb](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/terryb/32/39625_2.png) [@terryb](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/terryb)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gray-fox-male/16280/1 "2020-08-16T15:05:03Z")
I photographed this guy in my back yard while seated in the grass on an overcast day. I was glad he was looking in the direction he is, due to the fact he is missing much of his right ear. I suspect he lost it in a territorial dispute with a red fox, who often hangs around my property, as well. ![_MG_2640-1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/d/4d9d708705256d62b3c116d0ea5f040182daa1b5.jpeg) ### What technical feedback would you like if any? Any ### What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: Canon 60D, Canon 70-300mm IS USM Zoom @ 240mm, f/8, 1/180 sec., ISO 1250, Hand Held. Normal Processing in Canon DPP and PSE 12. I did add some selective sharpening to the fox. (If this is a composite, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn) ###### If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below. ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2020, 6:17am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gray-fox-male/16280/2 "2020-08-22T06:17:34Z")
Cool pose and nice backdrop, you may darken the foreground if you like. ---
**Author:** ![terryb](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/terryb/32/39625_2.png) [@terryb](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/terryb)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gray-fox-male/16280/3 "2020-08-22T12:25:08Z")
Thanks, Jagdeep. Yes, I agree it’s a bit bright! ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gray-fox-male/16280/4 "2020-08-24T00:36:04Z")
Terry, Well done. With one ear missing, this shows that nature can be brutal and yet life goes on. Photographing the fox while seated on the ground is a big plus for this image. You could darken the FG and that should put more emphasis on the fox. Good job on this photo and congrats. ---
**Author:** ![terryb](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/terryb/32/39625_2.png) [@terryb](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/terryb)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gray-fox-male/16280/5 "2020-08-24T01:04:09Z")
Thanks, Jim. I see this guy often - pretty much every day - and the loss of most of that ear doesn’t seem to hinder him. He looks very healthy. As for taking the shot sitting on the ground, I can thank @JRajput, and others, for that tip. Again, many thanks for your comments.