In August I was able to get really close to an european hare that was eating some grass in the Park. I was lying on the ground and waiting for some birds that where also nearby looking for some food near a small bush when the hare came closer and closer. When It heard my Camera Shutter it stopped and started going the other direction but not until I had some nice closeup pictures of it. I was a bit shocked when I suddenly saw it this close I have to admit but happy in the end. 😀
Since the People are more and more invading the animals space some of them adapt and start living with the humans in closer relationship. Such Urban wildlife pictures are usually a little bit easier to get since the fleeing distance of the animals is much closer. Of course it also helps when you lay flat on the ground and you are not that of a threat to an animal like this hare.
Closeup picture of an european hare. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:13 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Then I also find it very interesting to watch how much trust such animals can develop and how careful others are in comparison. Even though we humans are probably their most dangerous predator. But when they find out we are not doing them any harm for a longer time they gain trust pretty fast. And this fact helps me a lot in urban wildlife photography since a lot of animals like these hares are used to us humans and it is a lot easier to get close to them for some nice pictures. Otherwise pictures like this would probably be only possible from a hide or something.
Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:13 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:12 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:13 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:12 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:12 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 02:11 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
that looks amazing, the bunny seems like it's a pet but because it's not running, or your camera is so good it makes the bunny stand still and captures so much detail. I'm a little jealous I don't know more about photography
With 600mm i can get really close but still the bunny needs to get close enough too at least 2-3 meters like in these pictures, so you need a lot of patience
I bet it's pretty hard to get a good shot of the bunny not running. Do you feed the animals? I know here at some national parks wild animals and people are close together and I've been able to pet a deer before. I'm not sure it was a great idea to have gotten that close but you can't go wrong with taking a pic vs petty them. haha. I wanna show my friend named bunny 🐰
No i don't feed them, they live there in the "wild" and should find their own food.
I agree. but also preserves around here feed them to encourage them to stay on the "safe".. you're right. they should find their own food :) I saved one of the pics of the bunnies. :)
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