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Picture of Spring
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Here's a lion that I passed up in TZ. It seemed a bit debatable to me, but we decided this lion had to wait on one of you to go get him in 2006. I made these pics from a video I took. With our limited view, does he look too young to you?





 
Posts: 1445 | Location: Bronwood, GA | Registered: 10 June 2003Reply With Quote
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yes....but I'm not an expert Big Grin

But if I was there, under a burning sun, after walking for miles...I don´t know if I will be so picky, infront a computer, confortable seated and drinking something it's easier to be "ethical" Big Grin

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Posts: 3085 | Location: Uruguay - South America | Registered: 10 December 2001Reply With Quote
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Maybe my software is old, but I can't see the pics.

Also interested what you used to get the pic frames off of the tape. Any advice?


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Posts: 19378 | Location: Ocala Flats | Registered: 22 May 2002Reply With Quote
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I would say "Don't shoot" only because from the pictures (video retreive) you cannot tell much other than body size. You probably had better resolution in person. I believe you made a good call. See the previous thread on ageing a lion. Not enough detail in this case.
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Posts: 115 | Location: Garner, NC | Registered: 09 March 2005Reply With Quote
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Bill,
Many video cameras these days also offer the ability to take still digital pictures--at least my Sony does, and it's probably 5 years old. As the video is playing on the viewfinder, you just hit the button that will take a still shot and it will take a photo from the images that had previously beed videoed. The still shot is saved on the memory stick. If I can do it, no doubt you can! Wink
 
Posts: 1445 | Location: Bronwood, GA | Registered: 10 June 2003Reply With Quote
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I can hardly see the lion at all. It would be tough to make a call from the three pics.

Who said let's shoot 'em all and count them later? Smiler

It is a tough call in any case, especially considering trophy fees nowadays, but I wouldn't let anyone on AR tell you what to shoot or not.


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Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun.
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and, God Bless John Wayne.

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“Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped.

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Posts: 19378 | Location: Ocala Flats | Registered: 22 May 2002Reply With Quote
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Did you end up getting a Lion? From the photo's my biggest concern would be a clear shot that would not risk being deflected by foliage. You are right that it is difficult to tell age and size of mane, etc. here.


When you are but fifty feet from a beast that can stomp you into a mudpuddle or shred you into fajitas, rest assured he will have your UNDIVIDED attention!! www.aahsomeafricanadventures.com safariman416@hotmail.com
 
Posts: 66 | Location: Walla Walla Washington | Registered: 28 August 2005Reply With Quote
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Safariman,
No, I didn't get one. I do hope to one day!
 
Posts: 1445 | Location: Bronwood, GA | Registered: 10 June 2003Reply With Quote
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Can't see the lion well enough to tell, which is my usual problem in the bush as well. Wink

When in doubt, don't shoot--that's a pretty good rule to follow.


Mike

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