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A Bunny Named Denzel

Mark — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:15:27 +0000

Full disclosure. I’m a huge Denzel Washington fan so when I found out I was photographing a rabbit named Denzel for a My Mutt poster I was definitely intrigued and, admittedly, a little skeptical. How could a bunny possibly be like Creasy the Badass from “Man on Fire”? Well, let me say that when it comes to badass bunnies Denzel is right up there but, like any versatile actor he also isn’t afraid of showing his sensitive or even feminine side. Denzel is yet another great success story for the Save a Bunny rescue group up in Marin. They do great work. Check them out here and Denzel out below…

Denzel's close-up

Denzel gives attitude

See that chewed-up wall behind me, punk?

Denzel in profile

You lookin' at me?

A man unafraid of flowers

Wanna hit the hot tub?

Denzel Emotes. You can almost hear him saying "I coulda been a contenda"

Grumpy Bunny Redux – Grumpy No More

Mark — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:34:04 +0000

I finally had a chance to redeem myself last weekend and do a reshoot with Sterling – the bunny who wasn’t so happy to see me the last time. Fortunately, we met on a sunny morning this time instead of a rainy afternoon and Sterling was in much better form. In fact, she was so active I managed to get my first bunny action shot.

Regular readers of this blog may remember that Sterling is a rescue rabbit from Save a Bunny and that Sterling is going to be on a My Mutt poster at Pet Food Express. So, cast your vote and let us know which shot you like the most for that poster.

Sterling in Profile

Sterling, are you smiling?

Stand-Up Sterling

Don’t jump!

Six Million Dollar Sterling

Etta

Mark — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:21:51 +0000

Fortunately, my run in with a grumpy bunny seems to have been a one-time thing. Etta, my latest Lepus, was an absolute doll. She’s an adorable little white bunny with the most delicate ears I’ve ever seen. She’s a Save a Bunny rescue destined for posterhood at Pet Food Express and I think we’re going to have a tough time picking a single shot. Chime in everyone, which one do you like?

Is that bunny grumpy?

Mark — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:23:28 +0000

I’ve photographed a lot of rabbits this year — more rabbits than cats as a matter of fact. Maybe I was just getting cocky but I actually thought I was starting to get a handle on them… at least until I ran into Sterling last weekend.

Sterling is lovely gray rabbit rescued through Save a Bunny who lives in a really cool loft in downtown San Francisco with a Portuguese Water Dog. The shoot started out fine and Sterling did some fairly cute poses with minimal intervention and coaxing. However, after about 10 minutes I could swear she was actually starting to scowl at me. By the end I fairly sure she was downright grumpy. Now, to be fair, it was a rainy afternoon, her mom did say that she preferred mornings and it’s entirely possible I’m being way to sensitive about the whole thing.

I don’t know. What does everyone else think? Evidence below?

Sterling, I’ll be happy to come back on a sunny day if you’d prefer….

Awww.

Classic profile

Not sure I like you shooting while I eat

Is it just me or is he raising his eyebrow?

See, both eyebrows look cocked to me? …and there’s that glint in his eye

I don’t know if bunnies can glare but in my world we call that giving the hairy eyeball

Murray & Josie: Bunnies in Love

Mark — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:12:31 +0000

I was beginning to go through bunny withdrawal so thank goodness I had another My Mutt session last weekend with another group of rabbits from Save a Bunny. The stars this time were a cute little couple named Murray and Josie Cosette and boy did they come through with a bunch of poster-worthy shots. Check out the top contenders below and comment on your favorites.

My Mutt Bunnies

Mark — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:42:43 +0000

As I’ve been mentioning I’ve had quite a number of assignments involving bunnies of late. Most are tied to My Mutt (I know, they may want to think about broadening the scope) and my most recent subjects are a threesome living over near Berkeley who are all tied to the most-excellent Save a Bunny rescue organization in Mill Valley.

During the shoot I was bowled over, yet again, by how expressive and feisty bunnies can be. So, here we go. Here are the current lead candidates for the next My Mutt posters. Please comment on your favorites to help us decide which ones win.

And, on a personal note, I wanted to let everyone know that there’s only 2 1/2 days left in the competition for best pet photographer in the bay area. It’s really tight between 1st and 2nd place and I’d love to have your vote.

Nutella in profile – bet she gets great reception!

The carpet brings out the gold in nutella’s fur

Lennon Pierre (left) and Sean (Right)

Lennon Pierre & Sean Close-Up (do you like this better than the one above?

Lennon Pierre on the Chair (I’m a poet and I know it!)

Lennon Pierre

See, I told you bunnies could be feisty

Look me in the eye, Sean

Maybe not that close!