Saw this as I was cutting through the graveyard. He was as bold as brass and stood his ground despite Max practically strangling himself on the lead to get at him. He kept getting closer as it seemed his choice was to get nearer to the funeral crowd or to get nearer to me and Max. I actually felt a bit nervous and walked away before he could get any closer.
Oh, boy, what a photo. I had to laugh, though, that you were photographing in the face of danger! They are getting more and more brazen, aren't they? A friend just related the same kind of story yesterday. She had one of these come into her yard while her Lab was outside. She actually had to use to broom to push it back. Amazing!
In East London foxes are pests...and in abundance. I caught a family of 5 in my garden which scared me to death because of the cat, and they dig up everything, flowers, lawns, knock over pots and worst of all leave their excrement on your doorstep!
What a wonderful photo! How lucky to have this encounter. I know they are actually easier to see in the towns than they are here in the sticks! My mum lives in London suburbia and has them in her garden all the time. I love the way you have processed this.
You are right to be nervous if a fox stands his ground. They can easily be rabid and show it by losing their fear of humans. he is beautiful but I'm glad to be admiring him long distance!
