I've not had a problem seeing any of your images Stu, and very lovely they are. In answer to your reservations - I can't imagine anyone who didn't have your knowledge, patience and respect for their 'quarry' getting the sort of images you do. I feel happier looking at your images than I do watching a certain TV show..............
Janny in no way did I feel you did have any reservations none what so ever mate
, I did feel it was worth while pondering out loud though. As before kiddo it's good I feel to be open and honest and talk about such things. I'm pretty comfy with what i'm doing Jan,but there is always more to learn,someone might chime in with something I haven't thought of. that's a good thing I'm open to other folks views Janny don't know it all at all !!
Janny, I've spent a long time learning one part of this ,it goes back to childhood,not with hares but other natives ie what togs call fieldcraft. The image making is a new thang. I came into this wanting a visual record of my exploits,really for me and those around me,it is also a creative realease as my love of art, painting bird and beasties wasn't being fulfilled. I felt that although I couldn't afford the reach of a 500 or 600f4 I maybe could use this,what do we call it gift/skillset of getting close to sort of bypass what I really couldn't afford. I lost my beloved grand parents and they left me a few pennies,which bought this incredible lens,I'm so lucky to use. then grafted like a XXXX to get a camera to pair with it,ha god I graft left at six returned at 8.15 today.. I felt one day it would all come together if I pushed hard enough ,it's sort of beyond lovely that these little hares come soooo close I now really have too much reach at times.
Jan,I think I know the show it's on now right? I've been waiting and yearning'cause I felt I'd learn more they are on my patch ,if I have guessed you right. If that guess is right then I have seen their hares mine not so far away. I love the show Janny I suppose one wants to get wildlife and nature into everyones heart in this country and they try to do that,for me that is a special thing.. i'mnot very judgemental I suppose I try to see the greater good,by the same token am a harsh critic of me,so am duty bound to be open and ponder what I do.
.Janny lets just be very clear for a few seconds,your kindness is lovely mate,you pop up with a post and i'm incredibly grateful always have been always will
. Your post led me to musing,an aspect of wildlife or bird photography that to me is incredibly important...how our actions can effect the very things we want to make images of. I feel I have dome the homework so I can treat them in the best possible way ,while making those images ,but in no way did I think you were having a "pop" never entered my head,you clearly said the exact opposite to me. I just feel how ever much or little I know there is always more to learn, and it's desperately important we togs think of our subjects' wellfare. If that means someone says to me but ya haven't thought of this stu,i'll listen and consider their opinion,if I deem they have a point i'l go further and amend what I do.
That's all there was Jan me being open,I have nowt to hide. I went further sure talking about why and how these images have come about,trying I guess to help the next guy see this. Because hares are viewed as how did he put it "hare today gone tomorrow" and there is another side to these remarkable mysitcal animals that are forefathers revered almost worshipped. An inate curioustity and a whole set of behaviours little known that bring me and my lady astounding joy,it's nice sharing an image Jan,but really I just want folks to see this for them selves,to see who these guys really are,it's so special mate,words and images are not really enough.
The hardest thing for me in all this is I simply can't share these in the real world. I can't even take the two togs whom are local and help me so much with their incredible knowledge,Pete and Ken are their names. It 's one of those things Jan, I think they understand why i'm being so careful,it's that same thing that purveys all this. the wellfare of the hares. I really hate being selfish it just isn't who I want to be,Togs can go on trips and spend lots of money to see less than I could show them,but folks talk and hares are vunerable it's a risk that I can't take.
Janny thanks mate,please don't worry I understood your first post completely
you have been, here, and in the past ever so kind to us. I'm glad you are enjoying all this,in my heart though I wan't to show you them,at times i just walk arounf grinning like an idiot,ha a baby hare
take care
thank you
stu