The silver fox is actually just a black variant of the red fox. Back in the day, their pelts were the most highly sought after by nobles in Russia, Western Europe and China. They get the nickname of silver fox because of all the white at the tips of their hair follicles. This particular silver fox was foraging amongst the alpine wildflowers late one rainy afternoon on Mount Rainer in Washington. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/320th of a second
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The silver fox is actually just a black variant of the red fox. Back in the day, their pelts were the most highly sought after by nobles in Russia, Western Europe and China. They get the nickname of silver fox because of all the white at the tips of their hair follicles. This particular silver fox was foraging amongst the alpine wildflowers late one rainy afternoon on Mount Rainer in Washington.
A beauty!
Thanks Rick. I do love the elegance of foxes. Still need to track down one of this kit/swift foxes.
—– Melanistic guy
—– Clever and cunning as well
—– A fox through and through .
—– Now is the time to
—– Use wit against a sea of
—– Trouble and endure .
Always a good day when you get a Butterfield double shot.
What a beauty your silver fox is, Sean. I love that he stands in a field of green, sprinkled with colorful confetti!
Thanks Sue. I wish I had gone a bit wider on this one to capture more of those alpine wildflowers.