A couple of last minute questions for Hari
Feb 1st, 2007, 06:08 PM
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John: Mine is similar to L.L. Rue's Ultimate Blind, room to sit and lots of photo angle choices on all sides of the blind. Mine is probably slightly bigger and definitely more geared for hunting. I think that Rue blind would be a good choice, same basic idea but better for photography.
I don't like the idea of those pull over bag ones. It would be handy to throw on real quick if you see wildlife but to me the point of the blind is to pick a spot where wildlife will visit or to actively call it in and it seems much more comfortable to sit in a supported blind than waiting around with all that fabric draped on you meaning you need to be pretty steady too. Especially because you can wait a long time for action.
As for losing track of yourself at Selinda I would guess you would have sensed the danger had it come. No doubt our lives devoid of wilderness has dulled the special sense quite a bit but you stay fairly connected to the land and I bet you would have found the ancient tingle of your African ancestors who knew what it was to be prey. I've had a few days at work where that sense has kicked in to discover that I was being watched and a couple of times being pursued.
I don't like the idea of those pull over bag ones. It would be handy to throw on real quick if you see wildlife but to me the point of the blind is to pick a spot where wildlife will visit or to actively call it in and it seems much more comfortable to sit in a supported blind than waiting around with all that fabric draped on you meaning you need to be pretty steady too. Especially because you can wait a long time for action.
As for losing track of yourself at Selinda I would guess you would have sensed the danger had it come. No doubt our lives devoid of wilderness has dulled the special sense quite a bit but you stay fairly connected to the land and I bet you would have found the ancient tingle of your African ancestors who knew what it was to be prey. I've had a few days at work where that sense has kicked in to discover that I was being watched and a couple of times being pursued.
Feb 1st, 2007, 06:31 PM
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Pred,
I don't like the pull over type, either...too stifling, if nothing else.
I like to set mine up in a likely spot and leave it there for a couple of nights. It needs to be pegged down in case the wind gets up. I can lift it in one piece and walk it to a new location if necessary. There's room inside to sit on a little folding stool behind the tripod. If the weather is a bit warm, I leave the back door flap open and raise the other flaps as well.
John
I don't like the pull over type, either...too stifling, if nothing else.
I like to set mine up in a likely spot and leave it there for a couple of nights. It needs to be pegged down in case the wind gets up. I can lift it in one piece and walk it to a new location if necessary. There's room inside to sit on a little folding stool behind the tripod. If the weather is a bit warm, I leave the back door flap open and raise the other flaps as well.
John
Feb 1st, 2007, 07:16 PM
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John,
I agree....no fences for me, but, i'm not likely to be in a position to expose myself to the Selinda pride. Actually, i'm more afraid of the wild and short-tempered elephants in that part of the world. They come and go without being heard. Pin drop silence and you never knew they are there.....
During the break time, i like to lounge around the main lounge area watching the red letchwe on the open plains and chat with who ever is around....camp management, guides, fellow guests.......
However, when i am at Zib in June....i will take your advice (and Lynn's) and try out that hide. Maybe some warthogs show up......or some of my fav saddle billed storks?
Hari
I agree....no fences for me, but, i'm not likely to be in a position to expose myself to the Selinda pride. Actually, i'm more afraid of the wild and short-tempered elephants in that part of the world. They come and go without being heard. Pin drop silence and you never knew they are there.....
During the break time, i like to lounge around the main lounge area watching the red letchwe on the open plains and chat with who ever is around....camp management, guides, fellow guests.......
However, when i am at Zib in June....i will take your advice (and Lynn's) and try out that hide. Maybe some warthogs show up......or some of my fav saddle billed storks?
Hari
Feb 1st, 2007, 07:46 PM
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Hari,
Hope they've raised the peephole so you can see the surface of the water. The hide is excellent for low perspectives of close-up animals, but it's not much good photographing those which are drinking when you can't see their muzzles touching the water. I told the previous Zib manager and he promised to fix it...but I made a mental note not to hold my breath.
John
Hope they've raised the peephole so you can see the surface of the water. The hide is excellent for low perspectives of close-up animals, but it's not much good photographing those which are drinking when you can't see their muzzles touching the water. I told the previous Zib manager and he promised to fix it...but I made a mental note not to hold my breath.
John
