Camera trap set up ideas.

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I was actually after mountain sheep in this set up but caught this lynx in the rocks... D7000 on a Vanguard tripod on a steep side slope. Although this area was safe to climb around in....A tripod falling over could be catastrophic :/ . I use silicon covered tie wire in these situations and tie all 3 tripod feet to the ground with whats available (large boulders, roots from stubborn vegetation etc...) I had one sb28 connected via wired connection sitting in a simple $5 cloud clear plastic (diffuser colour)water pitcher with lid and a PIR on a magic arm attached to a solid rock. I tend to tie my gear to the ground or really stabilize it in place as coming back 3-4 weeks later....a fallen over or moved dramatically PIR sensor or movement of any gear can make all the difference. From the set up photo, I also make flash hangers on "tree" tripods I also use the silicon tie wire on with whats available. I couldn't be without the silicon wire ties....plus reusable...Anyway, some of my ideas...I'd love to hear what others are doing...always learning...Cheers Gerry

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Wow, what a beautiful animal. What part of the world was that picture taken?

I really like your creative setup.

Here is a picture of a camera set we made while in Peru along the Tambopata River. Bamboo and duct tape.

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Thanks Jeff,

The lynx was from central Yukon in Canada next to Alaska. Cool idea with the bamboo. Here is a photo of what that trap was set for.

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Really cool pictures !