The Miracle of Birth Photo Gallery by Liz Bickel at pbase.com

The Miracle of Birth

ONE SPRING AFTERNOON IN A NEBRASKA FIELD

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Because I was forced to record this story from close to two football fields away, the overall image quality is not as sharp as I'd prefer. The distance was such that even atmospheric waves caused a problem. Nevertheless, double extenders on my 600mm lens did make these photos possible.

And to me, capturing the story was the main objective. The arrival of new life into this world is truly a beautiful, awe inspiring event. Being a "City Girl", I feel fortunate to have been able to share the moment.

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Copyright 2007, Elizabeth Bickel. All Rights Reserved. Any and/or all usage or copying of photos, without express written permission from the photographer, is prohibited by law

"Her water broke!"	The feet are showing.
Strong Contraction	Walking the pain off.
Moooooooo	Slow Progress
A little rest.	The nose is out!
Hard Labor	Another Push
Almost There	Still Hanging
The Baby is Really Coming.	Being Born!
The baby is out!	Sack Breaking
Hitting the Ground	Reviving the Baby
The Afterbirth	Cleaning her newborn off
What now?	Still Trying Hard to Get Her Baby Up.
The Calf is finally on Her Feet!	Get Up Mom!
I'm hungry.	Mother and Child

janescottcumming		30-Dec-2010 17:25
What a truly amazing series of photos. Congratulations on a job well done!

Guest		11-Jul-2008 02:04
This was an incredible chance and I'm so glad you shared it with us! Outstanding Job! - Missy www.pbase.com/mzloca

MarcWildPassion		21-Apr-2008 20:56
Thanks to share this amazing nice timing. Seen it only once and till grave in my memory.. Just waiting the milk for the baby..

Guest		16-Apr-2008 12:54
Great series Liz! Thanks for sharing.

TuTmin		16-Mar-2008 06:21
wowww !!! such a wonderful gallery. congrats Liz. huge vote.

Jeanne Dammarell		08-Sep-2007 04:49
Wonderful series, Liz. I've never witnessed such an event and it was a pleasure to watch through your lens. Vote!

nicolebouglouan		16-May-2007 19:13
Wonderful captures with these scenes of birth! It is a so beautiful story. Thank you for sharing with us! Thank you too for your kind comments and your visit!

Salah El-Sadek		09-May-2007 00:12
A unique gallery with its captures, you are right it is a magic moments of a miracle.. Well done and thanks for sharing these rare captures..

Guest		08-May-2007 07:32
A very interesting moment to capture. Great! ;)

Guest		08-May-2007 04:51
Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment..they are very special..

Teresa Binstock		08-May-2007 01:58
Thank you so much.

Janet Forjan-Freedman		08-May-2007 01:37
Interesting, unique and well captured series! Janet

Cindi Smith		07-May-2007 23:14
This is an awesome gallery. I've been able to witness this and am so glad you captured it in pictures. Huge vote, Liz!

Guest		05-May-2007 22:06
man and i thought i had it bad birthing 4 in the hospital with drugs!!! excellent gallery!

Guest		05-May-2007 15:47
Well caught Liz, but yuck! lol Cute end result though :) Thanks ~ Clare

marie-jose wolff		05-May-2007 04:01
great series LIz ! so beautiful to see!

Guest		04-May-2007 22:25
How wonderful to be able to observe and record this moment.

Yves Rubin		04-May-2007 15:10
A beautiful series Liz. Hope you get invited to capture another superb event like this.

Ali Majdfar		04-May-2007 10:00
Unique collection, spectacular. GMV

Ann Cleeves		04-May-2007 00:24
Truly amazing gallery....what patience you must have. Well done!

Guest		03-May-2007 22:28
What an amazing thing to see Liz you did a great job documenting this thank you so much for sharing it with all of us.

Guest		03-May-2007 10:16
wow, excellent work, so beautiful to see.

Sharon Rogers		03-May-2007 08:11
wonderful heart warming moments

Guest		03-May-2007 07:21
Oh wow! I've never seen an animal being born like this.

Jean-Paul PLUME		03-May-2007 07:01
Yes! Great series, Liz. Superb shots. Je vote

Jay Levin		03-May-2007 06:29
Great series, Liz. It reminds me of the movie, "The Weeping Camel", which involved a very difficult labor. I like your titles for each step of the way. Very fine work with your big lens.

Jenn LeGaughto		03-May-2007 06:16
What an amazing gallery.

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