Take Nice Pictures

[Rusty]

I frequently show pictures from this site to non-hunters.  If you take a bear next week please take an extra minute or 2 to get a picture that is respectful to you as a hunter and to the critters that we hunt.

 

I'm not worried about offending the anti-hunters, our very existence is offensive to them.  But I do like to show these pictures to friends and family that don't hunt but are not against it.  Pictures that are taken tastefully go a long way in portraying a positive image.    

 

Best of luck to everyone going out next week. 

[Bone collector 85]

Ill be taking lots of pix bringing my nikon with me. If im lucky and harvest a bear that is

[Tarhunt]

I'll make sure that I get my hair and nails done before the opener.

[Rusty]

I'll make sure that I get my hair and nails done before the opener.

 

Thank you.  Ms Grit can give you some pointers with your nails.

[Tarhunt]

Maybe she can paint some little donuts on my fingernails?

[LittleM]

Did you want pics of just the bear, or ones that include the bear/weapon used/hunter all together?

[hemlock]

Something like this perhaps?

[Rusty]

Did you want pics of just the bear, or ones that include the bear/weapon used/hunter all together?

 

People and weapons are good.  The ecology classes will be having a debate about the bear hunt and another teacher and her students may be on here looking for pics etc. for the debate.    

[Rusty]

Something like this perhaps?

 

Yes, that's exactly what I was hoping for.  Thank you hemlock.  

Edited October 7, 2016 by Rusty

[hemlock]

Yes, that's exactly what I was hoping for.  Thank you hemlock.  

 

I apologize rusty. And if I go the picture will be the best I can take. I also like you enjoy taking pictures and would strive for the best I could in the event I get one. I certainly have a lot of bears around me living on highpoint just hope a nice one steps out.

[Rusty]

I apologize rusty. And if I go the picture will be the best I can take. I also like you enjoy taking pictures and would strive for the best I could in the event I get one. I certainly have a lot of bears around me living on highpoint just hope a nice one steps out.

 

I know you were just busting my chops, I expected it.  

[Bucksnbows]

Another thing about photos of the hunt is that we seldom take nearly enough to get any real good shots.  I strongly recommend hunters take dozens and not just 2 or 3 shots.  Think about lighting (you want the light to your back as photographer with it illuminating the subject matter).  Stand for a few shots and then get way down on the ground level for some more.  If you can, early morning and late evening light is best, but sometimes we shoot midday and have to get out of the woods before good light happens.  Get different angles, not just one.  Bears especially photograph well over a log or rock.  Take some time to clean them up a bit with wet wipes and get leaves off the fur, etc.  

 

I know I seldom take enough good photos and then I kick myself later when I download what I have.  If my kid gets her first, I will become Ansel Adams for an hour.