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Mountain hare II

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on July 17, 2013 at 3:31 AM
Mountain hare II
D7000 500mm f4 ISO 320 1/640s at f8 handheld lay prone using a tussock as a support.

I came across this hare at about 2,500' lay out of the wind just resting. Although I was completely visible to the hare the wind was in my face and it did not seem bothered at all and I spent almost an hour in its company until it eventually finished grooming, stretched and walked TOWARDS me. It stopped alongside me approx 8' away, studied me for a few seconds, and ambled off behind me. As you can see from the photo it is almost dozing and I like the relaxed pose on this shot.

Many thanks for the comments on my last post, greatly appreciated.

Nick. :wavey:
Posted by Bob Cox on July 17, 2013 at 5:06 AM
That’s a cracking picture, I love the grumpy expression on its face, a complete contrast to your last shot, was the last pic of a young hare?

Bob.
Posted by David Sewell on July 17, 2013 at 6:16 AM
Lovely detail on the animal itself, especially in the large version. Great work, Nick.

David
Posted by John Robinson on July 17, 2013 at 6:21 AM
Good subject for a good camera !!! Great expression.
JR
Posted by Bob Johnson on July 17, 2013 at 7:43 AM
Great experience there Nick and a smart pic to go with it :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by keith mitchell on July 17, 2013 at 8:43 AM
Nick sounds like that was a good animal to work with your end result is great! :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith. :smile:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 17, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Hi Nick a very cool image.

Phil.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on July 18, 2013 at 3:39 AM
Many thanks fellas!

Bob C, the previous post is showing a young hare I think going off its head and feet. This hare is a different animal.

Nick. :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Barry Southon on July 18, 2013 at 5:12 AM
Nick

Hare contemplation very well illustrated. Showing a keen interest in you Nick.

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