12. The Faux Cigar by Fox
Possible Equipment: Sony Alpha A7 III camera
Where to buy: Amazon Average, B&H Photo, and the Sony Official Store. Price range: $1,800–$2,300*
From the heart of the Virginian woods, where nature’s mischievous side shows itself in the most unexpected ways, Dakota Vaccaro tells a tale. A family of gray foxes took comfort in the rustic embrace of an abandoned cottage among the whispering trees and shaded clearings.

YouTube, TheCMNH and The Fox’s Faux Cigar
However, the real star of the show was the naughty antics of one young kit. The excited foxlet mistook a piece of wood for prey and ended up facing a wooden opponent. He was victorious as he lay weary, holding onto his “catch,” which oddly looked like a well-rolled cigar. The excitement and spontaneity that nature has to offer are brought to our attention by this alluring moment, which is surrounded by the earthy tones of the forest floor.
