These 19 Enchanting Photos of Red Foxes Dusted With Snow Will Make Your Day
There's no denying that Mother Nature has lavished us with many gifts essential for our survival, not to mention the beautiful scenery and charming creatures that warm our hearts.
Unfortunately, it is very hard to visit every corner of our planet and meet every animal, but luckily, we have wildlife photographers who bring the world's wonders close to us. Roeselien Raimond, a Dutch photographer, isn't afraid to brave the weather conditions to capture the "perfect shot."
Her passion for wildlife, particularly foxes, motivates her to take her camera on numerous outdoor adventures, resulting in stunning images. Her most recent series depicts red foxes covered in snow.
Raimond often treks into nature to find her animal subjects, despite living in a city. This entails staying in one spot for an extended period, frequently in discomfort.
But it is all worth it. “It was -12°C (10.4°F) when I photographed these foxes, which is exceptionally cold here,” Raimond says.
“I was lying in a fierce snowstorm and became completely absorbed in the moment. It was only when it got dark that I realized how hungry and hypothermic I had become.”
Her efforts are rewarded, as she is able to capture images of foxes up close and from various perspectives.
Roeselien Raimond is a Dutch photographer
Her passion for wildlife motivates her to endure extreme weather just to get that perfect shot
She adores foxes
“It was -12°C (10.4°F) when I photographed these foxes,” Raimond says.
“I have now been studying fox behavior for over a decade, and I have had the opportunity to meet many foxes,” Raimond says.
“I could never have imagined that a wild predator could have such a gentle disposition. They are also very intelligent animals with a complex nature, which makes them interesting to follow.”
"These temperatures are considered cold here"
“I was lying in a fierce snowstorm and became completely absorbed in the moment.”
It was only when it got dark that I realized how hungry and hypothermic I had become.”
However, the results of her hardships are worth it
These photos are amazing
Just look at how peacefully the fox is enduring the storm
It knows the storm will pass eventually
“I have now been studying fox behavior for over a decade, and I have had the opportunity to meet many foxes,” Raimond says
The red fox is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere, including most of North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as parts of North Africa.
They can easily adapt to weather conditions, and the cold doesn't bother them at all.
“I could never have imagined that a wild predator could have such a gentle disposition.”
"They are also very intelligent animals with a complex nature."
"That makes them interesting to follow.”
We couldn't agree more with the photographer
These animals are amazing
And they don't deserve the bad reputation they have.
They look so innocent.
In this series, the fox subjects appear to be entirely at ease in the weather. The fox has its eyes closed in many photos as snowflakes coat its thick fur, and it rests in the layers of snow in others.
So in touch with nature, and they're so obviously enjoying the moment.
We could learn a lot from these animals.
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