The Visiting Kitsune

An unmistakable tail spotted in my backyard, then under the fence and out on the street . . . in suburban Chicago. My great-nephew asked where my camera was, so here I am with my attempt to return to photography.

[April]

Wow ... (s)he really stands out against all that concrete. So beautiful!

[Pam Knowler]

What a beauty! Foxes are found everywhere these days especially in the urban environment as they can find easy pickings for food. A great capture Junko! Good to see you taking photos again! Fav!

[ChristineL]

What a great shot! Glad you've picked up your camera again :)

[Dianne]

Lovely to see this.

[Helen Jane]

Welcome back with this superb capture of the fox. So pleased you responded to the prompt from your great-nephew. I hope that you will, in time, find great solace in your photography.

[Lynda McG]

Lovely capture of this beautiful creature - fav

[Casablanca]

He is super - so alert and the focus is fabulous. Lovely to see you, you are often in my thoughts.

[Domenico Dodaro]

What a wonderful focus. I love the word kitsune.

[Islandgirl]

What a beauty...........nice to see you back. :)

[kali]

a gift

[elkehochban]

Fabulous capture! You even got his tongue sticking out! Great on black

[Daryl O'Hare]

And the tongue is there. The eyes are wonderfully in focus. I believe this is a beautiful photo to resume photography. Thinking of you.

[Jodie]

A wonderful shot

[Henri Russell]

This is perfect in every way. Fav!

[Merrelyn]

A fabulous capture Junko, nice to see you back. Thinking of you.

[gloria jones]

Excellent capture

[Jennifer]

great pose and shot. fav

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Walks @ 7]

As Kai said, a gift. Welcome back.

[Taffy]

What a way to kick off your re-start! WOW! That is SO clear and it's like he decided to pose for you. Amazing to think of him as hanging about in your yard. I wonder if he's the same one I saw on the golf course several months ago?

[Junko Y]

@taffy -- It was taken with the 100-400 lens Bill bought me for my birthday. I haven't used it much . .. but was perfect for this shot.

[Leon Buijs]

Great urban wildlife capture

[Rosie Kind]

Such a lovely capture Fav

[julia]

Great shot.. well done.. you are being guided from above.... keep them coming..

[Joan Robillard]

Amazing - a great start back

[Jake S]

Awesome

[Suzanne]

Beautiful, what an amazing find

[PhylM-S]

Instant fave! What a beautiful fox. You've captured him so that we can all enjoy through your lens. thank you!

[Rosie Kerr]

This doesn't feel like the suburbs! You captured him licking his chops. :) Great focus!

[Sheralee S]

Faved him late last night. How awesome to have him in your backyard. Glad you're shooting again Junko x

[Margo]

Fabulous Fav

[Faye Turner]

Wonderful capture of this red fox! fav

[Trish Plutz]

What a sweet little fox! I saw a fox near Baker early one morning after dropping off the kids. He/She looks so healthy! It’s a good thing!

[Junko Y]

@pplutz -- thanks for the care package today . . .

[Elizabeth]

So cool that you followed him and got this beautiful shot! Interesting that you have foxes in the city.

[Marnie]

I didn't recognise the word kitsune, but I did recognise the fox. Wonderful shot Junko, love the clarity and the way you've captured the animal.

[Marnie]

Welcome back Junko, great to see you here again.

[Jane Pittenger]

In Chicago!? Wow. Great capture and so glad to see you again

[Rachel]

It's lovely to see you back Junko. And this is such a lovely shot.

[Rob Z]

A fox in the city - and he looks so sleek and healthy. And he did a wonderful thing luring you back to your camera. :)

[Mona]

It is so good to see you back. What a great caputre of this urban fox. Isn't it amazing how adaptable they are.

[Caterina]

Nice to see you back. Wonderful picture. Not much that I can add to what all the others above have said. Fav

[haskar]

Wonderful shot.

[Trish Plutz]

@jyokota So glad it made it to you!💕😘

[Trinda Love]

fav, wonderful shot and expression. Welcome back. I've been working on my getting back into the habit also.

[Darlene]

What a fabulous capture. In your backyard? Lucky you. FAV

[Pam Knowler]

Congrats on TT! Very well deserved!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Congratulations on TT! This is terrific! Look how the fox stayed still for a picture!

[Tom]

Fantastic wildlife capture

[Taffy]

Congrats -- it's on TT!

[Sheralee S]

Great to see this guy on TT :)

[Fine Ch]

What a beautiful fox! I especially enjoy that subtle hint of gradient from warm to cool colors on the background.

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Wonderful

[Junko Y]

@aecasey @pamknowler @inthecloud5 @dide @helenhall @lyndamcg @casablanca @domenicododaro @radiogirl @kali66 @elkereturns @darylo @jodies @henrir @merrelyn @seattlite @jesperani @agedrunner @joysabin @taffy @leonbuys83 @rosiekind @julzmaioro @joansmor @jakes @suzanne234 @elatedpixie @rosiekerr @bella_ss @777margo @fayefaye @pplutz @redy4et @golftragic @jgpittenger @888rachel @robz @mona65 @caterina @haskar @trinda @darsphotos @tosee @feenix00 @ggshearron -- My most sincere thanks for the warm welcome back to the 365 community. Your generous response to this wild fox in my backyard in suburban Chicago -- your noticing of details like his tongue -- your attention made this fox (kitsune is Japanese for fox) end up in TT! Imagine my surprise! And my appreciation.

Indeed, this was my first photo taken, but I still don't feel the creative urge to pick up my camera regularly. Fortunately for me, I had a photowalk today with fellow 365er Caterina and having a photowalk with another photographer is so inspiring and fun as you leap frog around a city, taking photos together.

Gradually making my way back to the world. Or trying.

MANY THANKS! And thanks to @pamknowler @pamknowler @taffy @bella_ss for the TT congrats and for letting me know!

[Marnie]

TT? Fabulous!!

[PhylM-S]

@jyokota sending good juju and for your muse to kickin as I enjoy your work! The TT was well deserved, but more so, the PP! What a find in the city!

[Caterina]

@jyokota thank you Junko, the photo walk with you was inspiring and fun!

[Casablanca]

@jyokota It's also a mark of how many people come looking for you and think of you that your beautiful photo made the TT. You're often in my thoughts. Always lovely to see you on here and glad you had a fun walk out with Caterina. Sending you heaps of love from my little corner of England as always xx

[Ukandie!]

Beautiful capture! For me it is his tongue that makes it stand out. Did he stay still for long or was this a quick shot before he moved on?

[Darlene]

So glad you mentioned his tongue in this photo and oh, my, I need to get my eyes checked and new glasses as my vision is bad even on my desktop viewing this photo.

[Allison Williams]

So glad your camera was nearby!

[Pea]

Amazing image!