The photograph of the month for May 2026 comes from my recent Svalbard snowmobile expedition (read the trip report) and is of a white Arctic Fox running at full speed toward my (almost hidden) position in the snow behind a large drift. This was a very rare moment and opportunity where curiosity got the better of this fox. Photographed with the Canon EOS R1 and 600mm F4L Lens, the fox is quite small in the frame, but has the absolutely perfect paw position to convey a real sense of speed and urgency. The open mouth that shows the teeth and the locked eye contact add additional elements to the story. The shadow beneath the fox anchors it to the snow and prevents it from looking like it is just floating in a white space. This particular fox was photographed just outside the Russian town of Barensburg and was likely quite habituated to humans in the area, as it showed no fear during the encounter and approached to within just a short distance before retreating to the nearby mountains.
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