Usually, photographing an animal with its back to camera is the last thing I want. But occasionally, it works. This angle emphasizes those enormous ears, while also highlighting the namesake black tail. Photographed in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California a few years back. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/1250th of a second.
That is awesome! Love the framing, compliments of the desert flora. What strikes me most about this photo, however, are the 7, shall we say “appendages”?
First of all the hind legs of the jackrabbit are noticeably more buff than the front legs. Not only that, but they reflect a darker hue than is seen on the front legs. The ears offer their best pastel pink coloration which seems to pair well with the slightly blue “smudge” like spots in the background. One would expect the ears to be more or less identical, yet they each seem to have a markedly different shape – possibly due to the angle of view from the camera or possibly due to the fact that Jack the Rabbit is turning one ear – the better to listen for approaching wildlife paparazzi! Finally, the black bushy tail, outlined in white, gives the overall subdued colors in the image a nice contrasting focal point. I agree, Sean, that images of the east end of any animal heading west normally would not be my first choice in poses, yet this one works in a very big way. I LOVE IT!
——- Not the companion of choice
——- For your mid winter climb
——- If you’re jumping with joy
——- In that old fashioned way
——- He’ll heep on the gloom
——- And then hop away
——- Everything is just wrong.
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That is awesome! Love the framing, compliments of the desert flora. What strikes me most about this photo, however, are the 7, shall we say “appendages”?
First of all the hind legs of the jackrabbit are noticeably more buff than the front legs. Not only that, but they reflect a darker hue than is seen on the front legs. The ears offer their best pastel pink coloration which seems to pair well with the slightly blue “smudge” like spots in the background. One would expect the ears to be more or less identical, yet they each seem to have a markedly different shape – possibly due to the angle of view from the camera or possibly due to the fact that Jack the Rabbit is turning one ear – the better to listen for approaching wildlife paparazzi! Finally, the black bushy tail, outlined in white, gives the overall subdued colors in the image a nice contrasting focal point. I agree, Sean, that images of the east end of any animal heading west normally would not be my first choice in poses, yet this one works in a very big way. I LOVE IT!
Thanks Sue. I hadn’t thought of the seven appendages, but I suppose that’s what I liked about this image.
Resembles a small donkey from the back. Those ears are something else.
Ha. I can see that for sure.
Oh my goodness I love this so much. I love those ears!!
And this jackrabbit loves you too Shardae. He told me so.
Oh my gosh! With the backlighting you can even see the veins in his ears! Great framing, great shot!
Thanks Laura. That’s one thing I always try to achieve with the jackrabbits, a bit of light coming through the ears.
All about the “Ears” against the foliage he seems to be heading for
Aunt Sue
Ha. Thanks Aunt Sue. They do make great subjects with those ears.
——- Not the companion of choice
——- For your mid winter climb
——- If you’re jumping with joy
——- In that old fashioned way
——- He’ll heep on the gloom
——- And then hop away
——- Everything is just wrong.