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[conropl]

shooting from inside the car results in NO real nice shots

I do not know how big of a problem heat waves are in the winter, but I do know having the car running has always been my bigger problem. The car running induces a lot of vibration... and I suppose when I shut it off the heater goes off as well so less heat waves.

[Jonathan Huyer]

Stuart - Congrats on the improved results --- they look great. I shoot from inside my car all the time, essentially using it as a portable blind. Animals tend to be much less spooked by a stopped vehicle, as compared to a person standing outside. When I'm looking for wildlife, I dress warmly and keep the inside of the car as cold as I can stand it. When an animal shows up, I drop all the windows and shut off the heater completely. Then as soon as I maneuver into a good position, I turn off the engine. This way I manage to avoid the heat distortion, and get a chance to experience the encounter for as long as possible. Here's an example from a couple months ago:



The wolf completely ignored me, and a few moments later, ambled right past my car less than 3 metres away.