Photographing Hares
One of the joys of an early evening walk is the sight of a hare scampering across a field as the light begins to fade…
I am surrounded by fields, a veritable haven for barn owls and hares who feast from the land in one way or another throughout the year. There is always something to see whatever the state of the landscape but a Summer’s evening has much to offer.
Hares blend into the surroundings perfectly, they capture the light which shows off their beautiful colour and despite their less than favourable standing amongst the farming community a field just wouldn’t be the same without one (or a hundred!)
Hare at Nocton Fen
Managing to observe a stationary hare for any longer than a minute is a feat in itself, their sense of danger keeps them very much on their toes so the photographer has to grab his or her chance. Much is left to luck, this one, for some bizarre reason kept on running towards me, thankfully for him I was pointing a camera and not a twelve bore between his eyes otherwise he’d have been jugged for sure!
Running Towards the Enemy!
Great shots.
I noted yesterday with interest that Nocton is listed on the 1610 map of Lincolnshire by John Speed.
Cheers
Rod
July 1, 2009 @ 8:43 am
Miles,
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These are stunning photographs. I always seem surprised how big hares are.
In fact, my “better half” thought recently that a deer was moving towards him through the vinyards. On being alerted I had to tell him that it was a hare - and that was before a glass of wine
Anne
July 1, 2009 @ 7:47 pm
Rod,
very interesting, I wouldn’t imagine it has changed much either.
Miles
July 1, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
Anne,
It’s the lack of wine, plays havoc with his vision!!
Miles
July 1, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
Miles,
One can clearly see from your excellent shots how closely related the hare is to the kangaroo…. a fact that may have escaped the experts but not me
I particularly like the first photo showing the Hare (or Roo depending who you believe!) casually alert …. and look at those fabulous feet.
Right now early morning or evening has to be the best time to avoid heat stroke while waiting for the perfect shot… and these are delightful.
Cid
July 1, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
Wow, I’m so impressed with your photography, Miles! You definitely have a back-up career if you ever decide to hang up the chef hat.
Cid calls this a Hareroo, but out west we call them Jackalopes (cross between a jack rabbit and an antelope or deer). They look just like your rabbit, but are bigger and have horns.
:-)
You know Friday, our Andy Roddick plays your Andy Murray at Wimbledon. Should be a great match and if I was a betting girl, I think I might have to go with Murray. The weather in England has looked beautiful.
Melissa
July 1, 2009 @ 10:47 pm
Cid,
My two favourite times of the day, bright sunshine sucks for photography.
Miles
July 2, 2009 @ 9:35 am
Melissa,
It’s very hot (for us) at the moment, rain and thunderstorms forecast for tomorrow so back to normal
Miles
July 2, 2009 @ 9:36 am