Photo of the Month
This image represents February in my 2010 Lowcountry Calendar. What are friends for? They are there when you need them. And sometimes friends can open doors for you; and this is just what my biologist and photographer friend Marvin Bauknight did when he invited me to Oldfield Plantation, where he works as the staff naturalist. They have had a fox den on property for several years and he had a plan for us to observe and hopefully photograph them (last year with four pups). About an hour before sundown we hunkered down, in full camo clothing, with tripods and long lenses, up against a hedge of waxed myrtle bushes. We sat quietly for over an hour before these pups started to emerge from their den and explore. Skittish and nervous at first, the pups eventually calmed down and accepted us as non-threatening. Observing this kind of undisturbed animal behavior is one of my favorite things to do and I know Marvin feels the same way.
Eric Horan
Photo tip: When shooting wildlife subjects develop a plan based on camera position, best light, animal behavior etc… and dress to blend with your surroundings or use a blind when appropriate, move slowly or not at all so that you do not disturb the animals, and they will likely accept you as a non threat. This planning and preparation gives you the chance to observe the animal’s natural behavior, which, if you’re like us is what you went after in the first place.
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