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Sunset Bunny
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (19698) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2005-02 |
| Categories: Mammals |
| Camera: Canon Powershot S1-IS |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2005-08-09 4:11 |
| Viewed: 1247 |
| Points: 19 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
We were on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean admiring a sunset, when we realized we were not alone. A little wild rabbit came out of the bushes and was so mesmerized, he let me take his picture. He was bathed in the glow of the setting sun. : )
I believe it is a little cottontail, but I am not sure.
The Habits of the Rabbit
Wild rabbits live in burrows or underground passages which they excavate, by means of their strong hind-feet, in the soil of sandbanks, fields, woods, etc. The animals are sociable, and the burrows belonging to any one community are collectively known as a warren. The passages of the warren communicate with the outside world by means of openings, some of which are in common use, while others seem to be used mainly as "bolt-holes" in cases of sudden alarm. A rabbit which is bolting to its burrow exposes the white underside of its tail, and thus acts as a danger signal and guide to its fellows. When a rabbit is startled, or puzzled by seeing some unusual object, it generally thumps the ground with its long hind-foot; other rabbits in the neighbourhood are thereby warned.
It is common to find outside a rabbit warren a number of intersecting paths, perhaps nine inches wide, and worn smooth by the patter of little feet. These are the highways, or "runs," which lead from the holes of the warren to the various feeding-grounds.
Rabbits breed very rapidly; it has been estimated that in five years a single pair might have about a million descendants, were it not for the countless mishaps to which rabbits ate exposed. The young are born and suckled in a special shallow burrow, which the doe excavates and lines with dry leaves, fur, etc. When she leaves the nest for any purpose she covers up the entrance with soil.
The proportions of the parts of the body of a very young rabbit are markedly different from those of the adult. The head is relatively larger, the tail longer, and the ears shorter; while the hind limbs and fore limbs are of almost equal length. During the first six months of its life the animal gradually takes on the proportions of the adult - with small head, long ears, large hind legs with long feet, and small, upwardly-turned tail.
A rabbit is able to stand upright on its hind legs, and to maintain itself in this position for a considerable time. It thus obtains a wider view and a greater choice of food. The great difference in the length of the fore and hind legs gives the animal a characteristic gait. In a freely moving rabbit both fore-feet stop when the hinder come up - one hinder foot slightly behind the other, and rather wide apart. Rabbits are exclusively vegetarian feeders, living on green herbs and on the tender shoots and bark of shrubs and young trees.
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naki, goldfinchtr, wallhalla15, marhowie, luvsdogs3, electra, Luc, suleesia has marked this note useful
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- halki
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 253 W: 8 N: 105]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(467) - [2005-08-09 4:53]
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Hello Manyee!
Very cute capture.Colours,details,light and composition are great.
Thanks for posting.
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- naki
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 421 W: 27 N: 782]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-s-g.gif)
(2694) - [2005-08-09 4:56]
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Hello Manyee, very nice shot of this cutie. Very fine details and composition. My only nit is, colours are a bit over-saturated.
Very nice work.
TFS
Hello Manyee ,
This's very good but I think it could be more sharpen. Also picture seems a bit strange:) TFS Emin
A nice capture. This Composition is lovely. Excellent light and good colours too. A good one, Manyee. I like it. Very well done. Thanks.
Very adorable! I really like the warmness of the light on the bunny. There is something about the fur that seems a little off, but it also gives him a fuzzy texture :-) Cute capture.. nicely done!
Hi Manyee,
this is a very cute picture. I like the details with the light. Wonderful shot.
Lovely shot Manyee,
Good detail and good POV. Nicely exposed. Nicely composed. Excellent notes and high cute factor. The colours seem a touch saturated on my monitor.
Well captured, thanks for posting
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- zakiwi
(1309)
- [2005-08-09 15:59]
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Hey Manyee,
Another great shot from you. Well done. You've certainly captured this cutie very well.
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- Luc
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- [2005-08-10 4:07]
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Sorry Manyee, I have no time to write a proper comment. I give to you the well deserved smily.
beautiful light! very well captured.
