"No hide I was just stood on a path near the back of my house. What would you like to know? "

Primarily how you got so close to the fox with it still walking towards you. They are too jumpy around here for you to be visible to them.

Very nice, I particularly like the first shot peering round the ferns and the second. Were you camped in a hide?
I've had a look at your other work, most impressive. How about sharing your techniques?