Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 6/19/05 7:47 PM, Adam Bridge at abridge@gmail.com wrote: > How close were you when you snapped this, Doug and how did you get there? >> http://wildlightphoto.com/mammals/lagomorphs/btha01.html I don't recall the distance, but this isn't cropped much at all. Probably within 20'. I've been developing my approach technique. These BTHA are tough critters!! I certainly haven't perfected the technique with this species but I've seen some progress. OTOH Cooper's Hawk (COHA) are a LOT easier. I located a nest site and hang out within a hundred yards or so. First day, they make like they're going to attack (I keep a hat on, and my head close to a dense tangle of branches). The second day they come check me out, make a half-hearted pass at my head, then ignore me. The third day they ignore me, period. I keep the hat on just in case. COHA film at the lab :-) Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com