It’s been a good summer for Bigfoot plaster castings this year. As I’ve mentioned more than once before, I am working with various nature photographers in the area who when they find something send me a geotagged photo and I go running out to document the scene. More often than not it’s a “maybe sorta kinda” print in the loam of the forest or in the grass. And those are impossible to cast or even photograph properly.
But sandy beaches, muddy paths and dusty gravel roads are always a great bet for a good print. And every once and while it’s worth it to lug out the plaster kit.
You’ll notice a few things in these photos. For one, I’m using wire to set in the hanging hook right off the bat. What you can’t see is the bamboo skewers I set into the plaster for added stability.
What I really like about this casting is the curve in the print. The usual “flat foot” stomp isn’t in this one. It looks to be more of a heal to toe step that you don’t often see.
Compared to the other casting of this year, this is the same Bigfoot I’ve been tracking all summer.
Going back out today to set more trail cameras in that area. Fingers crossed!
