Reaching for the good stuff - Desert Cottontail

Posted by Alan Melle on Wed Sep 08, 2004 9:49 am

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I was taking pictures of birds on one of our camping trips when I noticed movement in the brush off to one side. When I focused on it I saw this little bunny trying to reach the tender leaves higher off the ground for his breakfast. This one always reminds me of a little kid trying to reach the cookies on the top shelf that are supposed to be out of reach. All the brush makes it a bit messy but I still like it.

F5, 600mm f/4 & TC-14E, Gitzo, Wimberley, Provia 100F

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by Daniel M. on Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:52 am

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I like it

very unique.
I do not mind the OOF branches since the face has good contrast and is in focus.
I might crop a tiny of the top and right to increase impact... just my personal taste.

exposure is also great... well done!

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:02 pm

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Lovely shot Alan and a perfect illustration of this behaviour. For some reason this reminds me of the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland with the foliage creating an almost dream-like quality.

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by Paul Skoczylas on Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:05 pm

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Very nice. I do wish the OOF foreground elements weren't there, though it's good that they don't obstruct the face.

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by NDCheryl on Thu Sep 09, 2004 11:34 am

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Cute shot. I think I would like to see a little more contrast though.

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