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Photos and Videos: A Beautiful Fox at Aga Khan Park Amid Brilliant Autumn Colours and Captivating Photos from Countries on the Silk Roads
Brilliant fall colours at Aga Khan Park on either side of the Ismaili Flag located by Wynford Drive, as a unique visitor, a beautiful fox walks along a wall dividing a section of the park. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
Over the past few days, I have seen videos circulating in the social media and WhatsApp of a fox roaming the grounds of Aga Khan Park in Toronto. Well, it was not until the morning of Friday October 22 that I visited the park after several days, least expecting to see the fox. In the past week, I was focused on taking photos of the “Salmon Run” in creeks and rivers in Toronto, and also spent a day in beautiful Peterborough, a town of around 80,000 where the picturesque Trent University is located. My specific reason to be at Aga Khan Park was to take photos of maple trees that have undergone transformation from green to bright red and orange as autumn foliage continues to peak in some parts of Toronto.
A view of beautiful maple trees with autumn foliage at Aga Khan Park by Wynford Drive. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos/
The primary place, at the moment, to see spectacular fall colours at Aga Khan Park is by Wynford Drive, where the Ismaili flag and flags of Toronto, Ontario and Canada are located. I wasn’t thinking about the fox. I then went to the section of the park behind the Ismaili Centre, where Amur maple trees have yet to show their best autumn colours. Only a few of the many Amur trees are showing true fall colours. I was quite occupied with my camera when I heard my name being called out from 50 metres away. It was the park’s security guard, the same gracious and kind gentleman who during spring had led me to the site where 6 goslings were born — a post in this blog that was read by thousands around the world. He showed me the fox, and wow, what a beautiful animal it is.
A recent new visitor to Aga Khan Park, a beautiful fox, in search of food near fence separating the park from Eglinton Street. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A recent new visitor to Aga Khan Park, a beautiful fox, in search of food by the Amur maple trees located near the Ismaili Headquarters Jamatkhana building. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
And then I followed the evasive animal for about 45 minutes. During this captivating time, photographing and filming the fox, I passed several large panels, a new exhibit, of superb photographs by Christopher Wilton-Steer of the countries on the Silk Road route. Finally, before returning home to prepare this post, I visited the Aga Khan Museum for coffee and samosas — yes they are back! Inside the museum, after a delicious lamb samosa and hot coffee, I went upstairs to get a quick glimpse of the recently inaugurated exhibition entitled “Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads.”
So here are my photos from “foxy” moments at Aga Khan Park. If you are in Toronto, visit the Park — witness the glory of autumn while viewing Christopher Wilton-Steer’s beautiful photography of the Silk Roads, and also step into the museum to see the delightful and informative new exhibition “Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads”.
Autumn colours at peak at Aga Khan Park by Wynford Drive. October 22, 2021. Photo> Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A close-up of brilliant autumn colours on a maple tree at Aga Khan Park. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos
Visitors study timeline of the Silk Roads at the Aga Khan Museum’s newest exhibition entitled “Hidden Stories Books Along the Silk Roads”. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A large panel, set against a backdrop of the Toronto Headquarters Ismaili Jamatkhana dome, introduces the brilliant photography of Christopher Wilson-Steer that is showcased on several huge panels along the pathway of Aga Khan Park. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A visitor at Aga Khan Park views a magnificent photo captured by Christopher Wilton-Steer during his four-month long 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
An uninterrupted close-up view from the previous image of a decorated truck lumbering through Khunjerab Pass near the Pakistan-China border carrying goods for sale. Christopher Wilton-Steer tells the story of his 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing through several panels that are displayed at Aga Khan Park. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
An Amur maple tree behind the Ismaili Centre, near the Jamatkhana dome, that shows peak autumn colours. Many others in the same section have yet to peak. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A unique visitor to the Aga Khan Park, a beautiful fox, trots towards one of several panels displaying Christopher Wilton-Steer’s brilliant photographs taken by him during his four-month long 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos
The beautiful fox, a new visitor to Aga Khan Park, races in front of me as he chases down food at Aga Khan Park. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
One of a number of panels at Aga Khan Park showcasing brilliant photographs captured by Christopher Wilton-Steer during his four-month long 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A close up of a photo from the previous panel that showcases brilliant photographs captured by Christopher Wilton-Steer during his four-month long 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
Autumn colours at Aga Khan Park with a view of the crystalline dome of Toronto’s Ismaili Headquarters Jamatkhana. Photo captured from across the street on Wynford Drive. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A section of the Aga Khan Museum viewed through beautiful fall trees at the Aga Khan Park, October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
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VIDEO 1: A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVABLE FOX AT AGA KHAN PARK
Fox at Aga Khan Park hunting for food, October 22, 2021. Video: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.The fox enjoys his kill of a mouse at Aga Khan Park. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
One of a number of panels at Aga Khan Park showcasing brilliant photographs captured by Christopher Wilton-Steer during his four-month long 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A close-up of the beautiful horse from the previous panel that showcases brilliant photographs captured by Christopher Wilton-Steer during his four-month long 40,000 kilometre journey from Venice to Beijing. October 22, 2021. Panel photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
A beautiful portrait of Aga Khan Park’s newest visitor, a smart fox, that avoided being captured when an animal rescue facility tried to cage it down a few days ago. October 22, 2021. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
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VIDEO 2: A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVABLE FOX AT AGA KHAN PARK
New recent visitor to Aga Khan Park, a beautiful fox, went up these set of stairs to the terrace of the Ismaili Centre, and upon coming down unsuccessfully searched for food before it ran across the Aga Khan Park, and past the courtyard of the Ismaili Centre. Video: Malik Merchant/Simergphotos.
Date posted: October 22, 2021. Last updated: October 23, 2021.
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6 thoughts on “Photos and Videos: A Beautiful Fox at Aga Khan Park Amid Brilliant Autumn Colours and Captivating Photos from Countries on the Silk Roads”
Amir Mussani: Excellent. No words to say! Razia Hussain: Awesome 👏 100 Country Trek: Great images..but the Fox is number 1 on the list. Arzina: Thank you for this beautiful post. I love the autumn colours and the beautiful red fox. Fatima: Beautiful pictures! Fazillah: Wow, these photos are absolutely amazing Alnoor Shariff: Beautiful and thanks for sharing. Noor-ul Ain: Wonderful ❤️ Amin: Nice photos.
Wonderful catch and nice post. Thanks for share.
Stunning photos. Thank you for sharing Malik.
Thanks to your everlasting hard work, the pics are beautiful and the fox too.
Beautiful photographs and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Signed: Ismail
Stunning and breathtaking pictures. I am lucky to walk through the park almost everyday
Amir Mussani: Excellent. No words to say!
Razia Hussain: Awesome 👏
100 Country Trek: Great images..but the Fox is number 1 on the list.
Arzina: Thank you for this beautiful post. I love the autumn colours and the beautiful red fox.
Fatima: Beautiful pictures!
Fazillah: Wow, these photos are absolutely amazing
Alnoor Shariff: Beautiful and thanks for sharing.
Noor-ul Ain: Wonderful ❤️
Amin: Nice photos.