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Photography Lessons in Hunting


posted on 19th of september, 2012
So I happen to be a hunter and a photographer. After reading a discussion regarding sharper images in the forums I thought I would share a few tips that hunters use that also can easily be applied to taking sharper images.



When a hunter wants to sight in their rifle prior to a hunt, they use a vice to hold their rifle to eliminate shake for the best accuracy. A tripod is your ultimate gun vice. It will give you the best, sharpest photos.

However, just as a hunter don't take a gun vice out hunting, we can't always use a tripod, or sometimes it is simply not practical. So what are some tips a hunter uses to ensure the aim is true?

1 - Take your time. If your blood pressure is up, your heart is beating 200 beats per miunute and you are beathing heavily,...

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Posted by Vcarmstrong on September 20, 2012
That is so cool Laqhill. :) Glad you enjoyed the article.
Posted by Laqhill on September 20, 2012
I can totally relate, and this is a good article. Thanks. I'm not a hunter, but my kids are. (they are hunting guides in Idaho, and just this week they went on their own bow hunt......yes they got a 6/6 point and a large bear....they sent mom pictures! :D ) So I too use some of their techniques. I loved your article, and it had lots to remember! Thanks. Oh, they were also on TV on the Team Elk show. ...makes a mamma proud!!
Posted by Vcarmstrong on September 20, 2012
Thank you :)



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