Wildlife Collection

Intrigued

Red Fox – Parc national du Bic

During a low-tide hike along the shores of Parc national du Bic, we found ourselves near a rocky beach beside one of the park’s quiet picnic areas. As we rested, a red fox emerged—stepping silently from the brush and weaving behind a group of unsuspecting picnickers. With quiet determination, it made its way to the shoreline, nose to the ground, foraging for food. Luckily, it started far enough away that I had time to switch to a telephoto lens, position myself, and capture this moment.

Set against the rugged textures of ancient stone, the fox (Vulpes vulpes) holds the frame with quiet alertness and natural grace. Its russet coat and dark legs stand out in vivid contrast to the cool, weather-worn rock, anchoring the scene in the stark beauty of the Canadian wilderness.

Every element—the fox’s attentive gaze just off-frame, the soft light catching its fur, the layered patterns of rock—builds a moment of stillness that feels both intimate and timeless. A symbol of adaptability and quiet intelligence, the fox becomes a watchful sentinel of the wild, a fleeting embodiment of the landscape’s untamed soul.

This piece invites the viewer to pause, observe, and reconnect with the raw, understated elegance of the natural world.