Fox Hunt - Horses and Hounds

[troutstreaming]

I had the opportunity to be the second shooter at a Fox Hunt yesterday - please note the 'fox' is a scent soaked towel. Lighting was bright and sunny, so lots of shadows and as the protocol is to not cross the foxes trail the light was what it was, so lots of backlit images and strong shadows.

Before the run, everyone was looking their best:
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130552598-M.jpg



http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130552670-M.jpg
Release the hounds! [Heavy shadow rescue here, probably too much - original image in gallery below]
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130552437-M.jpg

Over the hill
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130552343-M.jpg

And through the woods
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130553690-M.jpg
Following the hounds
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130553018-M.jpg

http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130553257-M.jpg

Until all are tired
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130553775-M.jpg

http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130553874-M.jpg

http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130553960-M.jpg

http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130554127-M.jpg
and thirsty.
http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130554049-M.jpg
More of my images from the hunt can be found here:
http://www.troutstreaming.com/gallery/2487823/2/130554049

Complete photographic coverage of the event here: http://www.poulsenphoto.com

Thanks to Poulsen Photography for allowing me to post these images.

Andy

[Phyxius]

You got some nice shots! I missed cubbing this year, I'll have to see if I can get a guest pass again this year. A friend of mine is a whipper-in and we always have a good time. But, with my big guy I perfer to ride second flight.

This one is a great shot!

http://www.troutstreaming.com/photos/130554127-S.jpg

[WrenTheBlurry]

What a neat opportunity! My favorite is the second one, with the white horse. I love the composition and the sharpness.

happy day,

wren