Story Behind the Picture
13 Comments Published by David Blanton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 3:12 PM.
I thought of something really neat the other day as I was going through some photos of recent hunting trips. The idea is to explain what is going on “behind the scenes” of a particular picture.
For example, the above was a fantastic photo opportunity last May while we were in South Dakota hunting/videoing turkeys with our buddy Al Kraus (pictured in the white shirt).
Al is the owner of Black Hills Archery in Rapid City, SD and has become a dear friend and is someone you’ll see much more of. Al arrowed a 203” whitetail while hunting with a Realtree camera this past fall in Iowa. And he and his massive buck will be front and center on the cover of Monster Bucks XVI (more on that later).
Anyway, Realtree’s John Tate and I, along with Nick Mundt (grey undershorts) and freelance cameraman, Chuck Sumner had driven over from Wyoming that day and really wanted to get in a quick afternoon turkey hunt before dark. Well, we didn’t have time to go to Al’s house and change clothes so we met Al in our Chevy rental and followed him out to the hunting property.
It’s obvious in the picture that for us to get ready for a turkey hunt requires much, much more than slipping on our Realtree, taking our shotgun out of the case and slipping on our turkey vest. We have to unpack all the camera equipment (including tripod, audio packages, microphones, etc.), the mounted full-size strutter AND all the hunting gear!
It may look like a battlefield in this picture, but it really only took about 10 minutes for everyone to get completely ready! Anything to get a hunt in before dark!
So, what do you think? Would you like for me to periodically run some unique, “behind the scenes” photos and an interesting stories to go along with them? Let me know by posting a comment!
PS-Realtree will be at the 2008 SHOT Show for the next week. Make sure to tune in to Realtree.com for daily updates in Today's News. Hopefully I can get a post in while at SHOT. But if not, I'll be back soon. Thanks for reading.
Absolutely! Share the behind the scenes stuff!
Big D, That would be awesome for you to post these occasionally. I have never actually seen anyone play pick-up-sticks with their butt cheeks but I have to believe at times that is what it looks like watching you guys try to hurry for a hunt. Throw out a human story once in awhile like a mishap which cost a shot or tate's unbearable flatulance in a portable blind after airline food.
sincerely,
Booner wish in Mich.
That would be awesome. That is one thing that I love about Realtree is that y'all are willing to show the viewers some behind the scene stuff. Can't wait to see/read more.
Talk to ya later.
God Bless & Good Huntin'
Kristle Oberlander-GA
P.S. where is the SHOT Show at?
Absolutely, I love the behind the scenes. Always my one of my favorite parts on the DVD's. Really liked the behind the scenes Audio option you all did a few years ago. Really cool, Everybody loves the reality aspect. These pics are cool. - Dilbeck
That would be great.....maybe not the BEHIND the scenes stuff like the underwear stuff, but you know what I mean!
David, I love the picture and would love to see more like that posted. It does definately show a different "side" of you boys that we have never seen before.
Thanks
Great idea! Would actually like to see more "behind the scenes" in your 'Moster Bucks' series. Show us what you all go through to get those great hunts on video! P.S. Keep up the great work! I love every aspect of the Realtree organzation!
Wonderful additions to an already high quality BLOG! I look forward to seeign you at SHOT and reading more "behind the scenes"
Josh Miller
Elk Grove, PA
Can someone please explain the point of that disgusting video where two idiots shoot a bobcat? Why would anyone do that? These guys are professional hunters and they missed the first two shots. They go out to kill animals for a living and they can't even get that right. If you're going to shoot an animal, make sure it's for a good reason. More importantly, learn how to shoot a gun. How in the world could anyone miss from that close? The second shot looked like a gut shot. Good grief, boys. Lay off the booze for a day or two. Or practice shooting. Please show the behind the scenes footage of these two retards trying to shoot a defenseless bobcat out in the open and how they struggled to hit it. I'd love to see how many empty beer can they have in the back of the truck. Also, I'll just bet there's a Bush/Cheney sticker on that truck. Those two guys are disguting and you are disgusting for putting this on your website.
What a great way to give us some insight to what goes into awesome videos yall produce. Keep em coming
PS What is that gobbler decoy staring at so intently?
JCraw Greenville, SC
Yes!
David, I love seeing behind the scenes stuff. Thats what hunting is I dont know one guy that hasn't had to change into his hunting clothes out of his truck at least a few times.
Absolutely post more information on the behind the scenes stuff...Thats what makes the hunts so great, is the build up and background story...keep up the good work...