There are many things that we might see in the world around us that make us appreciate our beautiful planet. We are able to see so much diversity and it makes us want to get out there and see even more. From the smallest creatures to the largest, each offers something unique in the way they look and the way they act. We get to see them working together in so many different ways as well, sometimes without even realizing it.
For example, think about one of the smaller creatures that share our planet with us, the harvest mouse. The only live about 18 months but during that time, their lives are full of all kinds of adventures. You can find them in Europe and they are the smallest rodent on the continent. In addition, they have a prehensile tail, giving them the unique ability to grab the stem of a plant as they are moving from one area to another.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to get familiar with the harvest mouse, then Dean Mason has something for you. He is a photographer from Dorset, UK and the pictures he shares on this page are second to none.
Mason is 53 years old but he is no newbie to photography. In fact, he has been taking these types of pictures since he was 17. “I have been a dedicated wildlife photographer for the past 20 years and enjoyed every single second [of it],” he said. “Wildlife fascinates me for many reasons: It’s always challenging and I thrive on a challenge. I love the peace and tranquillity of nature and the outdoors, and I have always suffered from anxiety, so having spent 1000s of hours by myself with nature and my camera equipment, I’ve always found it to be therapeutic and calming.”
“I am the owner of Windows on Wildlife hides and harvest mice photographic workshops in Dorset, UK,” Mr. Mason said. “I breed captive-bred harvest mice and am fully licensed under the new DEFRA animal welfare legislation to do so. We offer other wildlife photographers the opportunity to photograph our harvest mice under controlled conditions, however, our mice are free to do as they please – they are never handled so never get stressed.”
“Harvest mice are … natural climbers, so we give them various plants, stems, flowers for them to climb upon which offers opportunities for photographic images.”
“Photographing harvest mice is fascinating. They can be incredibly quick and offer a challenge to photograph,” Mr. Mason continued. “They are incredibly acrobatic and fun to watch, always giving the aww factor! They are never shy to pose for the camera and this is why hundreds of photographers take the opportunity to visit us on our photography workshops in Dorset.”
Source: Bored Panda
