Sometimes I like the direct stare at the camera, sometimes I don’t. This one I liked. Black-tailed jackrabbits are one of my favorite subjects in the desert southwest. They can be found at elevations anywhere from sea level to 10,000 feet, making them quite adaptable to their environment. The enormous ears act as radiators on very hot days, with a web of capillaries that increase blood flow and eliminate heat. This was one of those days, well over a hundred degrees in the Anza-Boreggo desert a few hours southeast of Los Angeles. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/1600th of a second.
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Sometimes I like the direct stare at the camera, sometimes I don’t. This one I liked. Black-tailed jackrabbits are one of my favorite subjects in the desert southwest. They can be found at elevations anywhere from sea level to 10,000 feet, making them quite adaptable to their environment. The enormous ears act as radiators on very hot days, with a web of capillaries that increase blood flow and eliminate heat. This was one of those days, well over a hundred degrees in the Anza-Boreggo desert a few hours southeast of Los Angeles. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/1600th of a second.
Wonderful shot!
This species of rabbit looks like its diet consists entirely of hallucinogenic cactus leaves and shrooms.
My what big ears you have! Love the muted tones.
Love the overall monochromatic look of this shot, with the subtle pink of those amazing ears centered. Lovely tones.