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Pacific Baza with chick
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:59 pmby Finch
Here is a shot of a Pacific Baza (Crested Hawk) with its chick. In order to get to nest, a nature photographer friend and myself erected a 22 metre (70+ feet) tower made from alloy tubing and held up with 18 ropes and stakes. A camouflaged hide was then built on top of the tower. After 3 days in the hide, I managed this shot.
Pic was taken in the Kerry Valley at the base of Lamington National Park, Qld
Cheers
Michael
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:01 pmby kipper
Great environmental shot Michael. 22M up in an alloy supported hide for 3 days? You're game!
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:10 pmby Finch
Thanks kipper.
I should have mentioned that each alloy section was 2 metres long and triple reinforced along all lengths and corners. Still felt a bit hairy when the wind blew, though!
Cheers
Michael
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:11 pmby marcotrov
Lovely behavioural image Michael. You are one patient and dedicated dude
cheers
marco
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:14 pmby Manta
The shot justifies the effort taken Mike. Not too many of these images around!
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:45 pmby Killakoala
Blimey, it's amazing what nature photogs will do for a great shot
I'm glad you got such a great shot too, after all that effort. I hope the adult isn't feeding the chick a stick
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:54 pmby Finch
Macro - It helps when you are passionate about something - I certainly didn't do it for the money. An amazing experience which I won't forget.
Simon - Not many shots of parent and chick around, you are right. Usually too bloomin' high to photograph
Killakoala - Building tower was effort but sitting in hide, watching these glorious birds in action was a pleasure. Getting pics was a bonus. Also, mum was adding stick to nest, not feeding it to the little blighter!
Thanks for comments so far
Cheers
Michael
Posted:
Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:07 pmby Big Red
your nuts
i last about five minutes waiting to get a pic before i move on
Posted:
Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:16 amby Slider
Brilliant shot Michael. Worth the wait.
Posted:
Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:40 amby Oneputt
Well done Michael, all of the best nature photogs have the quality of patience. You are in good company.
Posted:
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:46 amby avkomp
shows that patience is rewarder.
Steve
Posted:
Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:29 pmby Finch
Thanks guys.
Yes, patience does help with bird photography. Apart from getting some decent shots, when you spend ages waiting it gives you a chance to absorb some of the tranquility and beauty of nature. Can't beat it!
Cheers
Michael