Gorgas Science Foundation Multimedia
A Passion for Birds: The Adventures of Nature Cinematographer John Bax
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Creation Date
1996
Description
For decades, John Bax has searched the world to bring us his beautiful images of nature, and particularly his passion, birds. A pioneer in nature cinematography, his work has been shared by millions. His odyssey has taken him back to his homeland and over much of North and South America...from the cold, stark beauty of the frozen Arctic to the mist-shrouded mountains of the tropics.
John's search for beauty in nature has meant that much of his life has been spent in the field: camping out, living simply and carrying what he needed on his back. He has endured insects, heat, cold and wetness-and some danger in his quest. In recent years he has been joined by his wife Alice as camera assistant.
John Bax emigrated from Belgium to Canada. He worked in industry until he could become established as a nature cinematographer. His film career began in the wilderness areas near his home in London, Ontario. This early work was broadcast as Nesting Time. Its success has allowed him to devote full time to filming.
John's work has been featured on Wildlife Cinema, Untamed World, Profiles of Nature (Discovery) and PBS. From these programs, which have been shown in the U.S. and Canada (and in over 200 other countries), he has developed a substantial and dedicated following. Recently he has made the Rio Grande Valley of Texas his home base to film in Texas, Mexico and Brazil.
This video is an affectionate look at the life and work of John Bax from humble beginnings in war-torn Europe to becoming the respected and award-winning nature cinematographer. It celebrates the life of this gifted artist and the birds he has photographed. It is an eloquent plea for habitat preservation.
Released: 1996 - Format: VHS - Sound: Stereo- Duration: 56:00 Produced by Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc.
Copyright Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc. Presented in collaboration with UTB/TSC.
Physical Description
.MP4, 00:56:00
Recommended Citation
Bax, John; Lof, Lawrence Victor; and Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc., "A Passion for Birds: The Adventures of Nature Cinematographer John Bax" (1996). Gorgas Science Foundation Multimedia. 1.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/gsfpub/1
