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16 January 2014, 08:52
Idaho SharpshooterBigger trophies...
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
16 January 2014, 09:52
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16 January 2014, 10:55
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
I like the animal to be the "star" of the trophy photo but, having said that, I really don't like the hunter to sit
any distance(edited) behind the animal. It takes away any perspective on the animals true size.
I notice that bears are the worst for this.
Jason
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16 January 2014, 21:29
Jason Pquote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
I am finding it harder and harder to function on a day to day basis, without your sound advice.
17 January 2014, 01:23
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17 January 2014, 01:56
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17 January 2014, 10:23
fairgameThey should be fed through a mincer, burnt and eaten between two halves of a fresh roll.
Wait a minute I might be onto something there?
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17 January 2014, 16:25
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17 January 2014, 17:29
fujotupuAndrew:
You're going need quite a big mincer and a made to measure French loaf to produce a Walterburger.
17 January 2014, 18:54
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
Hahahaha!
Or do as Walter did, and SHOOT a bigger trophy!
Just look at the buffalo he has on the African Hunting Forum.
17 January 2014, 20:17
Brian Clarkquote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
Hahahaha!
Or do as Walter did, and SHOOT a bigger trophy!
Just look at the buffalo he has on the African Hunting Forum.
That's funny because every time my kids see that picture they always ask why Walters hands are so big compared to his head.
17 January 2014, 20:50
butchlocsome of the stuff i shoot i like to stand a couple hundred yards behind
17 January 2014, 22:43
MJinesquote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
I notice that bears are the worst for this.
I think bull elephant are the absolute worse. Lots of examples of 30 pound bulls that look like something taken in Kenya 50 years ago just because of the camera angle, e.g., taken looking down the length of the elephant from the ground. It is always interesting to see the in the field trophy picture of the bull and the picture of the pulled tusks with the hunter next to them. In many cases you would not even believe the pulled tusks could come from the same elephant they are so much smaller than the field picture.
Mike
17 January 2014, 23:36
Use Enough GunDamn, butchloc, THAT IS FUNNY!
19 January 2014, 00:11
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by MJines:
quote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
I notice that bears are the worst for this.
I think bull elephant are the absolute worse. Lots of examples of 30 pound bulls that look like something taken in Kenya 50 years ago just because of the camera angle, e.g., taken looking down the length of the elephant from the ground. It is always interesting to see the in the field trophy picture of the bull and the picture of the pulled tusks with the hunter next to them. In many cases you would not even believe the pulled tusks could come from the same elephant they are so much smaller than the field picture.
I thought of that after I posted and I agree with you. After giving it more thought I wonder if crocs might be the very worst.
I saw a picture here on AR of a croc that was supposed to be the "new world record" and to my eye it looked far smaller than a lot of the crocks that have been posted here.
BTW, I'm not blaming anyone. I think some of these trophies are hard to photograph.
Jason
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Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
19 January 2014, 03:20
AnotherAZWriterquote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
Funny you should say this because your favorite outdoor writer practically patented the technique.
19 January 2014, 08:29
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
I notice that bears are the worst for this.
No doubt
20 January 2014, 05:55
Bill CollectorOk..so what's the point. Hunters take the pictures to put the trophy in the best light.obviously, the angle and distance from the hunter can impact the size of the trophy and make it seem larger than it really is. To me, that's just magnifying the experience and creating a really neat photo. No one really needs to impress someone else..just enjoy their own photo.
20 January 2014, 11:12
TrophyShotPrintsquote:
Originally posted by Bill Collector:
No one really needs to impress someone else..just enjoy their own photo.
BINGO...well said brother!
If it's my safari I do as I wish....satisfy the heart with gladness...longs I don't offend my own self and principles...
22 January 2014, 06:46
JCOOKBRIAN, tell your kids that Walter needs those big hands,just look at the size of his rifle.
22 January 2014, 13:27
BoxheadMy photos have the animal and my rifle. Very Rarely am I in the shot.
24 January 2014, 07:04
Biebsquote:
tell your kids that Walter needs those big hands,j
You think his HANDS are big, just wait until.....oh, never mind :-)
24 January 2014, 07:43
cal pappasI used to stand behind my (ex) wife in photos for the same reason.
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24 January 2014, 08:06
JCOOKquote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
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tell your kids that Walter needs those big hands,j
You think his HANDS are big, just wait until.....oh, never mind :-)
COME ON NOW BIEBS,I WAS THINKING ABOUT GETTING THAT CLOSE.................
24 January 2014, 09:14
Bill CollectorHAte trophy pictures with the rifle at the forefront...like.....duh....what did it do, die of suicide. Unless of course it's a double...they look good in front of just about everything. Also.....when you are taking a picture..make sure you are smiling.. A frown doesn't make you look tougher..just stupid
24 January 2014, 16:32
Jerry Huffakerquote:
Originally posted by Bill Collector:
HAte trophy pictures with the rifle at the forefront...like.....duh....what did it do, die of suicide. Unless of course it's a double...they look good in front of just about everything. Also.....when you are taking a picture..make sure you are smiling.. A frown doesn't make you look tougher..just stupid
I agree with these, leave the gun out and smile, hunting is a hobby-sport, it should be fun.
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24 January 2014, 20:07
MARK H. YOUNG+1! I actually had a non-hunter while looking at some safari pix ask me "How did you get those animals to lie down in front of you" Not too detached from the natural world!!! I guess without the guns in the pix she thought the animals had to be trained pets. And when was the last time anyone didn't recognize the picture might have been taken to make the trophy look better.
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Joe Savikataaq Jrquote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
quote:
Originally posted by Bill Collector:
HAte trophy pictures with the rifle at the forefront...like.....duh....what did it do, die of suicide. Unless of course it's a double...they look good in front of just about everything. Also.....when you are taking a picture..make sure you are smiling.. A frown doesn't make you look tougher..just stupid
I agree with these, leave the gun out and smile, hunting is a hobby-sport, it should be fun.
Do what you want to do and we will do what we want to do. My way is not the best way, and is yours. I will do that if you pay for my hunt, but if I'm paying, I do what I like.
24 January 2014, 23:11
shootawayNo more fake smiles from me-a picture should be real and natural as possible,IMO.
25 January 2014, 05:02
SkylineDamn…….. learn something new everyday. All these years I thought a hunter that does not like to have a shit eating grin on his face while sitting next to a recently deceased creature, was probably just someone who is not prone to smiling in photos. Apparently they are stupid……. who knew?!
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25 January 2014, 05:28
Bill CollectorI never said they were stupid...they just look stupid. That's just my opinion...not telling anyone how or what to do. It's a free country
Thank God.
25 January 2014, 16:51
larryshoresThe problem I have with smiling in the pictures is that it always seems that the sun is blazing directly in my eyes. I find it hard to smile when the sun is on the verge of burning my retinas out.
25 January 2014, 17:41
505 gibbsIf your doing it right, by the time you get your quarry down for a pic, you should be too tired to smile.
25 January 2014, 18:49
bwana cecilI'm a certified gun nut & want my rifle in the photo with me.
My wife gave me a nice cape buff rifle sling several years ago & I like to show it off as well.
Sometimes I smile, sometimes I don't.
MY choice-not yours!
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25 January 2014, 18:52
bwana cecilquote:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Or you could photo shop a bigger trophy into the photo.
LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show.
Not all who wander are lost.
NEVER TRUST A FART!!!
Cecil Leonard
25 January 2014, 20:11
fairgameOr you could jump up and down in your wife's party frock for all I care.
The trophy and photos now belong to you.
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26 January 2014, 04:43
Jorge400quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Or you could jump up and down in your wife's party frock for...
Yet again?
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28 January 2014, 07:32
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
When you take pictures, just squat 10-12 feet behind the animal. It will make them appear much bigger.
Do not laugh! There are at least two people here who do so...
yeah.....trouble with Rich is he never posts pictures so.....
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30 January 2014, 21:08
465H&HSaeed,
I believe you are one of the two he is speaking about! Ivan is the other!
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30 January 2014, 22:01
JTEXI personally like to have the gun in the photo....one day when I give that gun to one of my Kids or Grandkids they will be able to see it with Dad or Grandad in the field with the game it took.......to each his own....
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