Hunting in a snow-covered valley, this American red fox was hit side-on by a gust of wind, its thick winter coat parting to reveal its fine fur underlayer. John watched the fox for hours – withstanding the windy weather and sudden drops in temperature – to take this stark image of a winter survivor.
With its winter coat, the red fox is well equipped for cold conditions. It can survive in a variety of habitats and has a remarkable ability to adapt, supported by its broad diet. After humans, red foxes have the largest natural range of any mammal found on land.
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After studying photography in college while shooting with fully manual 35mm SLRs, John found a natural blend of his creative and technical sides through digital photography. Whether backpacking in the Tetons, observing the red rock beauty of southern Utah or resting on a hike in the Wasatch Mountains, he has always felt the passion to capture the sights he has been fortunate enough to see.
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