Although it was early May, Illinois Canyon was covered with the dead leaves from the previous season. This fox kit blended well with his surroundings. His position spoke to a vulnerability that brought out my instinct to be protective, although the best we can do for wild animals is to allow them to remain exactly that.

Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5/5.6L @ 400mm, 1/25 sec @f/5.6, ISO equiv 100, Gitzo G1349 Mountaineer Carbon Fiber Tripod, Gitzo 1576M Ball Head