Lance Report post Posted December 31, 2010 Don't you think that Sadie Anderson's Buffalo needs to be the picture on the Front of the next Spring Hunting Regs? Just a thought. All in Favor??!! Anyone have a say in that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted December 31, 2010 +100 I really thought I was going to see it on there this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted December 31, 2010 The Girl with her bull that was on there this last one was a bull from the year before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 31, 2010 I thiink its a great idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted January 1, 2011 I thiink its a great idea! I think so, too. However, my retired editor's instincts and training tell me that it is unlikely. The girl's face is in shadows and will not reproduce well on the paper and web press printing method used for the regulations booklets. In addition, even if her face were well-lighted, it may be too small to show that she is a young hunter when the photo is cropped and reduced to the size and shape it needs to be. Even if the photo didn't have these problems, it may be a few years before whoever selects the cover photos will want to show another young hunter with a bison, especially if there are good photos of other species to choose. The girl's family may want to look through their photos for one where her face is well illuminated and closer to the bison's head. This will make her trophy look smaller, of course, but it could increase the odds of an editor using her on a cover. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted January 1, 2011 I think it's a great picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted January 1, 2011 I think it's a great picture. It's a fine picture and a great trophy for a young hunter and she should treasure both. I only was trying to point out why an editor probably would not choose it for a cover, especially when its format calls for small photos tightly cropped. To see what I mean, squint your eyes as you look at her face and watch the details blend together. More would be lost when printed on the paper used for the regs. Also, look at the faces on the photos on the 2011 spring regulations. There's not a single shadow on any of the three faces. And see how close the girl and the man with her are to the bison's head. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 Agree with the idea, but also agree with Bill on the picture. To me, it looks like a cell phone picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted January 2, 2011 Have you guys seen the front page of the Antelope/Elk regs? Obviously the "quality" of the picture posted doesn't mean much. Seriously, it took me a few seconds to notice that there was actually an elk at the boys' feet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Thats just a picture off of my phone lol. no flash. I have better pictures with a real camera and flash and brighter cute face! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted January 21, 2011 ... Seriously, it took me a few seconds to notice that there was actually an elk at the boys' feet.... Tines: That's exactly what I was talking about. High-speed web printing on low-quality newsprint requires photos with proper lighting and contrast. The editor and/or art director obviously were on vacation when someone chose that photo. Anyone in their positions certainly should know better. Lance: Suggest you submit a variety of your best photos to Game and Fish, especially those with the girl's head closer to the bison's and now shadows on her face. Flash and a higher pixel number (300 ppi {dpi} is best for reproduction) from a better camera will increase your odds of it being selected if they decide to show another bison so soon after using one on the last cover. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
