Trophy Pics

26 October 2018, 15:57

BuffHunter63

Trophy Pics

I'm surprised at the number fish and game photos that still use the old photography trick of holding a fish out at arm's length, or perching the hunter way back at the tail end (or even further back), in order to make the fish or horns/antlers etc. look bigger.

All I can see are fingers as wide as the person's head (for fish photos), or a tiny head floating way off in the distance (for game photos).

I've always thought a nice fish or a decent buck/bull/ram etc was a great trophy in their own rights and deserved to be shown in a more realistic context without resorting to tricks to make them appear larger.

Except for greenhorns, most experienced fishermen or hunters can tell a good trophy from a great trophy just by looking at the critter.

I always appreciate what I've caught or shot for what they are and try and take pictures that give a more accurate view of the animal.
A 32" buffalo is a 32" buffalo and making its head look larger than a human does not change that fact.

Appreciate and record the animal for what it is.

BH63

26 October 2018, 16:22

boarkiller

quote:
Originally posted by BuffHunter63:
I'm surprised at the number fish and game photos that still use the old photography trick of holding a fish out at arm's length, or perching the hunter way back at the tail end (or even further back), in order to make the fish or horns/antlers etc. look bigger.

Except for greenhorns, most experienced fishermen or hunters can tell a good trophy from a great trophy just by looking at the critter.

BH63

What’s in your craw Buff?

" Until the day breaks and the nights shadows flee away " Big ivory for my pillow and 2.5% of Neanderthal DNA flowing thru my veins.
When I'm ready to go, pack a bag of gunpowder up my ass and strike a fire to my pecker, until I squeal like a boar.
Yours truly , Milan The Boarkiller - World according to Milan
PS I have big boar on my floor...but it ain't dead, just scared to move...

Man should be happy and in good humor until the day he dies...
Only fools hope to live forever
“ Hávamál”

26 October 2018, 16:45

Saeed

I prefer taking photos of the animals themselves.

Only reason I am in the photos is for my professional hunter.

26 October 2018, 17:11

fairgame

Your animal your photo.

26 October 2018, 17:59

JTEX

I have to agree, all that holding the trophy way out just cheapens the shot, especially with fish. But, to each his own.

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26 October 2018, 18:21

BaxterB

I agree people can do what they want, but I think the forced perspective is a bit like a 50-year-old dude showing up to his high school reunion with a toupee and a new Corvette... but then again, have you been to an SCI show recently ...?

26 October 2018, 20:51

Charlie64

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Love the buff photo at the head of this thread

26 October 2018, 20:56

Saeed

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Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Love the buff photo at the head of this thread

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Nothing with Walter in it is what it seems

26 October 2018, 21:16

crshelton

quote:
Nothing with Walter in it is what it seems

Thanks for the chuckle!

26 October 2018, 23:42

Jason P

quote:
Originally posted by BuffHunter63:
I'm surprised at the number fish and game photos that still use the old photography trick of holding a fish out at arm's length, or perching the hunter way back at the tail end (or even further back), in order to make the fish or horns/antlers etc. look bigger.

All I can see are fingers as wide as the person's head (for fish photos), or a tiny head floating way off in the distance (for game photos).

I've always thought a nice fish or a decent buck/bull/ram etc was a great trophy in their own rights and deserved to be shown in a more realistic context without resorting to tricks to make them appear larger.

Except for greenhorns, most experienced fishermen or hunters can tell a good trophy from a great trophy just by looking at the critter.

I always appreciate what I've caught or shot for what they are and try and take pictures that give a more accurate view of the animal.
A 32" buffalo is a 32" buffalo and making its head look larger than a human does not change that fact.

Appreciate and record the animal for what it is.

BH63

Life must be going extremely well for you, congrat's!

27 October 2018, 02:43

BuffHunter63

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Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Love the buff photo at the head of this thread

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That is obviously a nice buff - maybe 40 +, but in that picture the rifle looks to be 10
feet long. LOL

Nothing stuck in mr craw, just an observation.

Yes life is good. A new rifle on order .375 Ruger Guide Gun. Plus I just had a fantastic meal at Moonlight BBQ in Owensboro, KY. Love that burgoo!

BH63

27 October 2018, 04:14

Jason P

quote:
Originally posted by BuffHunter63:
quote:
Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Love the buff photo at the head of this thread

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That is obviously a nice buff - maybe 40 +, but in that picture the rifle looks to be 10
feet long. LOL

Nothing stuck in mr craw, just an observation.

Yes life is good. A new rifle on order .375 Ruger Guide Gun. Plus I just had a fantastic meal at Moonlight BBQ in Owensboro, KY. Love that burgoo!

BH63

Nice!!