When I photographed this Eastern Cottontail rabbit at Mount Magazine State Park in Logan County, Arkansas I was enchanted by it and the setting. I had eaten a sumptuous breakfast at the beautiful lodge there and been mesmerized by the stunning views while eating a hefty meal and drinking nice, strong coffee all while enjoying the wonderful company of my friend and fellow photographer, Steve Creek. We were at the highest point in Arkansas while at the park. I hope to share some landscape images I took while I was at the park soon.

Eastern Cottontail at Mount Magazine SP, Logan County, ArkansasEastern Cottontail at Mount Magazine SP – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/800, ISO 2000, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light

The Eastern Cottontail rabbit was a neat find by Steve and I enjoyed photographing it as it noshed on the dew-laden grasses and forbs. Eastern Cottontail rabbits look an awful lot like the Desert Cottontails I am used to seeing in Utah. I haven’t photographed this species since I left Florida in 2009 so you can imagine how happy it made me to have this one in my viewfinder.

I took more Eastern Cottontail images in Steve’s yard. I will be sharing those when I get settled back here at home in Utah. For now, this cottontail makes me smile so I wanted to share it this morning. I hope it makes you all smile too.

Life is good.

Mia

Check my Mammal photo galleries in a few days to see my Eastern Cottontail gallery plus facts and information about this species. I will add more images of these rabbits soon.