Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/06/07

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Ears
From: dennis at hale-pohaku.net (Dennis)
Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:34:46 -1000
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Great stuff, as always, Doug.


Doug Herr wrote:
> The Black-tailed Hare (also known as Black-tailed Jackrabbit) ordinarily 
> runs away at top speed whenever  someone comes within 100 feet (30 
> meters), but a few weeks ago I found one that seemed unusually 
> approachable.  This is in an area I've visited frequently; the hares have 
> always been in the area but either much too far away for photos or hiding 
> in the dry grasses, about to run.
>
> On the previous occasions I've seen this particular hare the animal has 
> done his morning feeding and is about ready to find shade for the hot part 
> of the day, leaving me with little time in good light to let him become 
> accustomed to my presence.  However, this morning I arrived much earlier 
> than usual so I had several hours with the hare, spending most of the last 
> hour before it found shade within 20' or less, perfect for the DMR and 
> 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt:
>
> http://wildlightphoto.com/mammals/lagomorphs/btha04.html
>
>
>   



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