Paying Homage to the Leuchan Hare by jamibann

Paying Homage to the Leuchan Hare

John and I took a walk up to Carn Leuchan yesterday. It was a fair enough day, but extremely windy on top. I can't do that walk without checking up on the hare - just a small detour. He looked frightfully cold, so I tied a wee scarf (my handkerchief) around his neck for a bit, just to warm him up, and yes, ok, also to add a splash of colour to my image! It was very difficult to hold the phone or the camera still in the wind. This was the best shot I got, taken with the I-phone. I had to compromise on the horizon and the angle of the hare - if I straighten him out, the horizon is even more squint.

We got a couple of inches of snow overnight, but it has already turned to rain and is now looking very slushy out there.
A lovely shot and pop of colour! So much to see on this interesting landscape and great the way you looked after the Hare :-)
December 23rd, 2023  
Aah, love your festive addition to the wee chap! He always raises a smile. Soggy kind of winter we are having so far.
December 23rd, 2023  
What a lonely life it must be until kind walkers come along
December 23rd, 2023  
Wow I love this photo. The story & that flash of red is an inspiration. All photographers should have a red hankie!
December 23rd, 2023  
Maybe take a hot water bottle for him next time you visit
December 23rd, 2023  
A magnificent view with the Hare in the foreground looking warm with the red scarf....
December 23rd, 2023  
Wonderful
December 23rd, 2023  
He will always remember you
December 23rd, 2023  
what a great find at the top!
December 23rd, 2023  
Fantastic story and shot! Love it!
December 23rd, 2023  
Cool photo!
The white snow would’ve added to your photo!
December 23rd, 2023  
I Hope he’s ok. Nice idea.
December 23rd, 2023  
Love this.... hope you took your hanky home. Unusually we seem to have had more snow than you today. But don't think it will last..... Keep cosy anyway.
December 23rd, 2023  
Thank you for bringing us a sight (certainly I) would never have seen without your assistance! The sculpture is just wonderful, and the addition of your jaunty scarf, a perfect holiday touch! @radiogirl Without asking her to go back, we can imagine how gorgeous that sight would be with drifting snow!
December 23rd, 2023  
love the rustic scenery
December 23rd, 2023  
Aww so kind and a lovely shot, that red makes the picture!
December 23rd, 2023  
nice capture, looks like a typical day in the highlands
December 23rd, 2023  
@Weezilou ❤️ haha you’re so right about the snow!
December 23rd, 2023  
I can barely see the horizon, so no worries. Love the hare and surroundings
December 23rd, 2023  
The hare is all dressed up for Christmas! The brightest object in the photo.
December 23rd, 2023  
Wonderful!
December 23rd, 2023  
What a great shot - and a great story. I love the idea of the hare up there, by himself and feeling the cold. :)
December 23rd, 2023  
Sooo much fun
December 23rd, 2023  
Love it
December 23rd, 2023  
I love this the use of red hanky is genius
December 24th, 2023  
Terrific shot!
December 24th, 2023  
@happypat It's an old hankie of my dad's! I always have a 'real' hankie on the hill, especially in winter. I removed it afterwards, of course. :-)
December 24th, 2023  
@Weezilou I'll be back in the snow, for sure. Not at the moment though ... it's all gone.
December 24th, 2023  
Love this
December 24th, 2023  
Great flash of red. Lovely narrative.
December 24th, 2023  
He does look quite cheery with that red scarf! Nice shot.

Did I ever fix that picture for you? Something is prompting me to think I didn't!
December 26th, 2023  
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