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

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Ears
From: wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr)
Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 19:20:59 -0700 (GMT-07:00)

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

technical stuff: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO, ISO 400, about 1/250 sec @ f/5.6, 
metered manually.  Shoulder stock & monopod.  Stickers in my socks.  A tick.

All comments welcome.

Doug Herr
Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com




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