Behind the Shot: How a Photo of a Winking Fox Was Captured
Nikon Z9, NIKKOR AF-S 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR at 290mm, handheld. Exposure: 1/320 sec., f/4, ISO 5000.
Wildlife photography often requires patience, persistence and a willingness to simply observe. Sometimes, though, the most memorable moments happen in an instant — and when a wild animal seems to acknowledge the photographer, the result can be magical.
That’s exactly what happened to photographer Kevin Lohman during an early-morning outing in search of red foxes. As he watched one fox emerge from the tree line, an ordinary wildlife encounter suddenly turned into something much more memorable.
“I was out early one morning, hoping to spot one of the red foxes known to roam this area,” says Lohman. “As I scanned the path ahead, I saw one slowly strolling to the edge of the tree line. It sat down, glanced side to side, then turned to look behind. That’s when it caught my eye…and gave me a wink.
“I couldn’t help but smile. A moment later, it rose and slipped silently into the forest, leaving behind nothing but that quiet, magical moment.”
The resulting photograph captures one of those fleeting expressions that make wildlife photography so rewarding: a seemingly playful moment between photographer and wild animal that lasted only an instant.
See more of Kevin Lohman’s photography at kevinlohman.com.
More Fox Photography
If you enjoy fox photography, check out our recent story about 11-year-old wildlife photographer Tyler DeVane, who photographed a memorable family of red foxes near his home in New Jersey. His images offer another wonderful look at the behavior and personalities of these fascinating animals.
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