Photographer Andy Howard has braved blizzards and icy temperatures to capture these incredible images of the typically timid animals in their natural habitat. Andy has spent three years capturing the stunning photographs as part of the Mountain Hares of the Cairngorms project. Andy has one particular hare that he has known for the past three years which is more than happy to have his picture taken. ' It's not unusual for me to spend four or five hours with my favourite hare. In fact I find if I talk to him he relaxes more and at times he has even fallen asleep in front of me.
Photographer Andy Howard has endured harsh conditions, including blizzards and freezing temperatures, to document these remarkable images of typically elusive mountain hares in their natural environment. Over the past three years, Andy has worked on the Mountain Hares of the Cairngorms project, capturing striking photographs of the animals. Among them is one hare he has followed for three years, which has grown comfortable being photographed. Andy often spends four to five hours with this particular hare, finding that speaking to it helps the animal relax. On occasion, the hare has even fallen asleep in his presence.
Photographer Andy Howard has faced harsh weather conditions to capture striking images of usually shy animals in their natural surroundings. Over the past three years, he has worked on the Mountain Hares of the Cairngorms project, during which he has developed a bond with a specific hare that is comfortable in his presence. Andy often spends four to five hours observing this hare, noting that speaking to it helps the animal relax; at times, it has even dozed off in front of him.
Photographer Andy Howard has endured the elements to capture beautiful images of typically elusive animals in their natural habitats. He has been involved in the Mountain Hares of the Cairngorms project for the last three years, and has a relationship with one hare that is at ease with him. Andy spends four to five hours watching this hare, and says that talking to the animal calms it down; it has even fallen asleep in front of him.
Photographer Andy Howard has endured extreme weather to take stunning pictures of typically timid animals in the wild. He has been involved in the Mountain Hares of the Cairngorms project for the last three years and has become attached to a particular hare that is at ease with him. Andy spends four to five hours a day watching this hare, and he has found that talking to it calms the animal; it has even fallen asleep in front of him.