Filmed in the McPherson Ranges in southern Queensland, capturing the watery atmosphere, eerie sounds, fragile plants and delicate patterns of light which penetrate the dense foliage. The main highlight is a vast camp of flying foxes hanging from the palms, fanning themselves with extended wing membrane.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505471
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → McPherson Range (NSW & Qld)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Queensland - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest ecology - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural areas - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rain forests - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)