Fox (Kit) Trouble: So they are under a tree. Not much light or reach, 70-300 5.6. I can't get too close, if they see me they're gone into the den. Plus I don't want to stress them or...

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

So they are under a tree. Not much light or reach, 70-300 5.6.
I can't get too close, if they see me they're gone into the den. Plus I don't want to stress them or momma. Any ideas on the numbers, or processing? I told my wife I need a bigger lens and she agreed with a smirk.

This one at F8 1/800 ISO 800 300MM. Processed and heavy crop.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Very cute, Steve!

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

How about a 2x converter? Less expensive than the lens.

Dodie

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

Very, very nice.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Nice image. For ideas, a 2x is not compatible with this 70-300 lens, can't be physically connected as well as losing AF if it could. Looking at the image, try using a slower shutter for a mostly static subject and work on exposing to the right. The grain isn't because of ISO-800 (and distance / crop), rather: the image is underexposed at ISO-800. Try 1/500 keeping f/8 and ISO-800 for the same light, position and distance. You'll have less grain (captured in RAW) and see what you can tease out a different result from a brighter original exposure. You're in aperture priority, use EC to push the exposure to +1 over the zero mark that will cause a slower shutter assuming a fixed ISO.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Is there any possibility of setting up a blind closer to the den that you could get to when the fox kits are not out of the den. Then when they show up you have an opportunity for shots.

I think chg_canon listed some very good information on camera settings.

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

CHG_CANON wrote:

Nice image. For ideas, a 2x is not compatible with... (show quote)

Thanks for your time and thoughts. Might get another shot at them tomorrow and use your suggestions.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Steve V wrote:

So they are under a tree. Not much light or reach, 70-300 5.6.
I can't get too close, if they see me they're gone into the den. Plus I don't want to stress them or momma. Any ideas on the numbers, or processing? I told my wife I need a bigger lens and she agreed with a smirk.

This one at F8 1/800 ISO 800 300MM. Processed and heavy crop.

I vote for the bigger lens also. Of course, if you just go out and buy the bigger lens, you can always tell her you thought she was being serious when she "agreed" to the new lens. Still what you got, picture wise, is very good.

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

UTMike wrote:

Very cute, Steve!

Thanks Mike. So cute you sometimes forget the in my little suburban field they are a top predator. They only have to worry about the occasional raptor, or car if they venture too far. Rabbits, squirrels and woodchuck are all on the menu.

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

Thanks I will look into that.

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

Bob Mevis wrote:

Very, very nice.

Thanks Bob!

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

wdross wrote:

I vote for the bigger lens also. Of course, if you just go out and buy the bigger lens, you can always tell her you thought she was being serious when she "agreed" to the new lens. Still what you got, picture wise, is very good.

Thanks. The lens is calling. Just hope the wife doesn't hear.

Steve V Loc: New Jersey

JFCoupe wrote:

Is there any possibility of setting up a blind closer to the den that you could get to when the fox kits are not out of the den. Then when they show up you have an opportunity for shots.

I think chg_canon listed some very good information on camera settings.

Yeah was thinking of that. But I have to tread lightly in the field as I am just a visitor. But I have been thinking of some camo clothes.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Steve V wrote:

So they are under a tree. Not much light or reach, 70-300 5.6.
I can't get too close, if they see me they're gone into the den. Plus I don't want to stress them or momma. Any ideas on the numbers, or processing? I told my wife I need a bigger lens and she agreed with a smirk.

This one at F8 1/800 ISO 800 300MM. Processed and heavy crop.

Good Strategy Steve.....go for it !

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Steve V wrote:

So they are under a tree. Not much light or reach, 70-300 5.6.
I can't get too close, if they see me they're gone into the den. Plus I don't want to stress them or momma. Any ideas on the numbers, or processing? I told my wife I need a bigger lens and she agreed with a smirk.

This one at F8 1/800 ISO 800 300MM. Processed and heavy crop.

Nice image Steve, cute little critter