note for taking musky pitures

[nomoose]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Taking quality photos of your musky is something every musky hunter strives for. Everyone needs to see how fat the fish was, or that incredible battle scar. You may not have the "top of the line" camera system, but that's okay. As long as you follow a few simple rules, your pictures should turn out fine. While taking good pictures is important to some, do not lose site of the fishes well being. Keep the fish in the livewell or net (with its head underwater) while you're getting ready for your photo shoot. If you plan to get a replica, good quality pictures will help. Try to note any visual scars or defects, so the taxidermist can transfer them over to the replica. [/size][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Plan everything out before you take the fish out of the water. Check for a good "outdoor" background. Why would you want to have pictures with houses in the background when you could have trees and water instead? At the same time, it's very important to make sure the sun is not behind the angler and his/her fish. The glare from the sun will not show the true beauty of the fish. Support the fish in the horizontal position, snap a couple shots and release the fish properly. [/size][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Another thing you should keep an eye on is what the subject is wearing. Avoid taking pictures in clothing or hats that have slanderous statements or profanity. I doubt pictures like that will make the cover of a magazine.

I Guess Taking Pictures at night are a little more difficult to take
Bad Sun Angle here...
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Now, This is a great picture! Nice Smile Bill![/size][/font]
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[Utcatman]

I always have trouble taking catfishing pics at night.

JOe
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[Xman]

that was some good information. did our picture have anything to do with the creation of this thread? jsut wondering hehe. thanks for the info.
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[nomoose]

yes it did I was glad to see that you and mike was thinking about the fish more then the pics. and I found that info and thought I'ld try and let those who are ready to know to be ready (that includes me) so thats for the idea.
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[Xman]

yeah i wanted a picture but with any fish im more concerned with the welfare of the fish if im letting it go. since i dont keep fish thats all of them. this is kind of why i havent been doing any of the contests because it tends to put too much time with the fish and all the things in the photo and stuff, or at least thats my opinion. but i just wanted to take a pic. next one i will keep in the water if possible and snap it that way.
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