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Old 01-15-2013, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rogerstv
I agree with all other assessments on the pose. It is your choice.

My eyes are drawn to the mouth/bottom jaw. The deer looks like it has a smirk.
I agree...also mounting as you saw it or as YOU want it is the right way after all YOU are the one paying for the mount! I had a taxidermist say he could add a brow tine that was broke off on one mount I had done...I said no thats the way I shot him so thats the way I want him mounted. Plus it gives character IMO.
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Old 01-15-2013, 08:10 AM
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Freak i tell ya ! Shoot again !
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Old 01-15-2013, 11:25 AM
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Not the greatest pictures, but first Congrats on a outstanding animal. Second you should shop around next time on your taxidermist. In taxidermy you get what you pay for.
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Old 01-15-2013, 01:55 PM
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Hey, that's a great looking buck, but the only question I have about the mount is - are his feet touching the floor on the other side of the wall?
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:29 PM
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Wow thats a beauty! Your friends probably a bit jealous lol.
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rogerstv
I agree with all other assessments on the pose. It is your choice.

My eyes are drawn to the mouth/bottom jaw. The deer looks like it has a smirk.
yea same here. heck of a cool buck though! congrats
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:47 PM
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Exactly what I said. I always try to pose them as close as I can get to the way I first saw them. To answer a few questions. Lighting-My wife picked out the fixtures for the room and I hate the light they put out. Not near enough or bright enough. Almost a tan color even. Taxidermist-He's not doing taxidermy anymore. I have a new guy for this years buck. Took the pics with my cell phone. Thanks guys.
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Old 01-16-2013, 05:23 AM
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That's a great buck right there! Congrats.
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Old 01-16-2013, 05:53 AM
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Yes he is mounted wrong, he wasn't shot by me, and is not on my wall.

Other than that he looks GREAT.
The way he is turned shows off the drop tine with the most character.
It wouldn't look as good the other way.
JMHO

Congratulations on a very nice buck.
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Old 01-16-2013, 07:09 AM
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If you like how he looks then that is all that matters. He is a nice buck.
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