Shooting

I've deliberated a lot about posting these pics - largely as pheasant shooting is quite an emotive subject for a number of people. Additionally, I have also pondered as to whether to post within sports or elsewhere - as shooting is technically a sport then this is where it is starting (MODS: if you see fit to move then please do)

These pictures are from a shoot that a friend of mine owns in Wales. Its a beautiful area of countryside and you could be anywhere - whilst only 20 mins drive from the nearest city, its the middle of nowhere.

I aimed to capture the whole of the day - the shooting, the people, the gundogs and of course, the product of the day - the pheasants. This, I hope, I managed to do tastefully. The attached are a small selection of images from the day.

Enjoy and thank you for looking. C&C welcome as ever.

1. This was the shooting shot that I hoped I would get - didn't expect to get it on day 1!

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If its a sport then it belongs here. IMHO

Last one is the pick of the bunch for me

Can't see why this should be a problem i think we all know where meat comes from.In my opinion we need food and so long as animals aren't killed for no purpose it's legit.

always makes me laugh when people complain about hunting ...they dont even think about it when they are bringing home 15 pounds of meat from the grocery store every week ...ill be looking in on this thread to read the replies you get..great shots #1 great timing

Great photos, great sport.

Thanks guys - glad that a "real-life" view is being taken when looking at these.

Steve - am still convinced that #1 was luck, not timing!! Or is it both!!

Tall_Paul_2000 wrote in post #2428132
Thanks guys - glad that a "real-life" view is being taken when looking at these.

Steve - am still convinced that #1 was luck, not timing!! Or is it both!!

"the more we practice, the luckier we get" anon

i love the first two, the tone and conversation give it that really classic feel.

First shot is fantastic. Perfect timing. I like the lighting on number 2 as well. It's too bad though that the dog on the left had his head cut off. Nice series overall.

Nothing wrong with hunting and guns in the hands of the law abiding majority, IMHO.

I would say the top shot is the pick of the litter. That's an awesome capture.

bildeb0rg wrote in post #2429844
"the more we practice, the luckier we get" anon

lol - I haven't heard that before, I shall definitely be using it again though - thank you!

StealthLude wrote in post #2429844
i love the first two, the tone and conversation give it that really classic feel.

Likewise - if it wasn't for the ear defenders it could be almost timeless. The chap shooting is a very close friend who I have known for the best part of 20 years. Those 2 pics are his Christmas present this year (just hope he doesn't read this forum or I've just put my foot in it!! lol )

AeroSmith wrote in post #2429844
First shot is fantastic. Perfect timing. I like the lighting on number 2 as well. It's too bad though that the dog on the left had his head cut off. Nice series overall.

Nothing wrong with hunting and guns in the hands of the law abiding majority, IMHO.

Thank you.

That dog in #3 was stood to heel obediently right up until they point that I started to move my index finger......then wandered off! Whoever said don't work with animals had a point!!!

And I agree on your final point - but speak to a number of people around here and in the UK and you get quite a heated response.

Number one for me. Great shot

super work again Paul a really well put together series of shots.

Steve.

Steve/Pete,

Cheers Gents, thank you for looking.

Great pictures! They're awesome!