Kayak Blind: I posted some images I took from my kayak blind about a week ago. Several of you wanted to have more info about the blind I shoot from. Here are some images of the setup.

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May 31, 2015 11:13:40 #

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

I posted some images I took from my kayak blind about a week ago. Several of you wanted to have more info about the blind I shoot from. Here are some images of the setup.

Cheap, lightweight, and easy to work from. PVC pipe construction, velco tabs on the camo material, and you can see through it. It doesn't have to be opaque to hide from the wildlife, just break up your body shape.

The big key is the two floats on the front of the kayak. Vitually impossible to tip the boat with your gear. (There are better ways to clean your gear. LOL)

Any other questions, just send me a PM. Hope I posted this in the correct section. I couldn't find a "do it yourself" section.

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Here is a sample of the perspective of being low in th kayak. Just shot this yesterday.

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May 31, 2015 11:21:29 #

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

Fantastic. Thanks!

Mike

May 31, 2015 11:23:30 #

johnmowry Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

A good idea well executed! Where did you get the pontoons for the outrigger? I have an old kayak that would be ideal for this kind of project (as soon as I get the slow leak fixed!) Thanks for posting.

May 31, 2015 11:37:16 #

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good Dave.

May 31, 2015 11:42:12 #

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Bozsik wrote:

I posted some images I took from my kayak blind ab... (show quote)

Nice, now I want to see your tripod!

May 31, 2015 15:38:27 #

TucsonCoyote Loc: Tucson AZ

My first thought was: "What the hell is that!"
I do like the outrigger detail but is all that camo necessary to get close to swans and such??
I am not a wild life photographer....just encounter it out there sometimes, so I'm just asking.
Seems a sniper outfit would work better than all that stuff you have there.....??

May 31, 2015 15:43:23 #

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I applaud you. I've kayaked and I take photos, but never combined the two. Afraid of getting dunked. Your pontoons would appear to minimize those chances...

May 31, 2015 18:36:16 #

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Simple, but I imagine it would be highly effective. I reckon the outriggers would be a complete must, especially for a novice kayaker like me, lol. :thumbup: :thumbup:

May 31, 2015 18:50:12 #

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

DOOK wrote:

Simple, but I imagine it would be highly effective. I reckon the outriggers would be a complete must, especially for a novice kayaker like me, lol. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Doesn't it help if you use image stabilization?

You just have to remember which lens you are using!

May 31, 2015 19:10:41 #

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Peterff wrote:

Doesn't it help if you use image stabilization?

You just have to remember which lens you are using!

Ha ha. All the image stabilization in the world wouldn't stop me capsizing it, lol. I think the in built kayak stabilization (outriggers) would work better. :lol:

May 31, 2015 19:14:16 #

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

DOOK wrote:

Ha ha. All the image stabilization in the world wouldn't stop me capsizing it, lol. I think the in built kayak stabilization (outriggers) would work better. :lol:

Good point, or a waterproof casing or camera so long as you can do an "Eskimo Roll" :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH43bHgFhDg

May 31, 2015 19:18:22 #