Moose world record in Russia

PDshooter · December 24, 2002, 11:11 PM

Has anybody seen this picture of this moose that was shot in Russia

Just got the Pic, From my Daughter who lives in AK

Zorro · December 25, 2002, 10:16 PM

Whoa! where could you hang it?

Edge · December 26, 2002, 06:56 PM

Do you know what the spread is?

Sisco · December 26, 2002, 07:10 PM

I just want to know what he shot it with and how many times he had to shoot it!
What would something like that net? About a half ton of meat in the freezer?

MGB · December 27, 2002, 09:27 AM

I call BS on this one. Something about the picture doesn't seem right -- too Photoshoppish.

Steve B · December 27, 2002, 11:23 AM

I don`t know if this is BS or not. The moose taken from Kamchatka in Russia are described as being "prehistoric" in size. This could be for real...

Double Naught Spy · December 27, 2002, 02:16 PM

Well, as near as I can tell, the picture presented is not doctored after it was converted or created in digital format, or they did a very good job. Mistakes typical to doctor jobs, such as inconsistent pixellation are not present. That does not mean that the image was not originally staged or that an original film photograph wasn't doctored and then scanned into the computer at a less than ideal resolution as a means to help cover the doctoring.

So y'all have mentioned some giant moose being killed, but where has this appeared in print?

BigG · December 27, 2002, 03:01 PM

Whoa, Nelly!

thm · December 27, 2002, 03:32 PM

The photo may be real, but having said that, no special doctoring is needed to stage this photo. All the "tricks" can be accomplished on site.

The moose may be closer to the camera and the hunter further back and slightly below the level of the moose. The photo is then taken with a camera that allows both subjects to be in focus. This would decrease the apparent distance between the subjects and make the moose appear larger than the hunter.

This is akin to the trick photo that we all have where a kid holds his hand up to measure the height of some mountain or massive tree that is far in the distance.

Just my $0.02

Zorro · December 27, 2002, 09:54 PM

Too bad it's not an Irish Elk.

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/artio/irishelk.html

http://www.ipcc.ie/infoirishelk.html

ojibweindian · December 28, 2002, 09:57 AM

No freakin' way is that for real.

eroyd · December 30, 2002, 02:44 PM

I think it's real. An already massive animal enhanced by the photo set-up/angles. The moose's nose and near tines are probably at least six feet closer to the camera than the hunter.

I'd love to see more pic's and get the full story.

yorec · December 31, 2002, 11:45 AM

Nice moose. Angles are deceptive, but he doesn't look outlandish to me...

Russia, eh?

**4V50 Gary** · December 31, 2002, 12:41 PM

"Moose must die." BTW, your daughter's name wouldn't be Natasha, would it?

December 26, 2002, 07:10 PM	#4
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	I just want to know what he shot it with and how many times he had to shoot it! What would something like that net? About a half ton of meat in the freezer? __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif

December 27, 2002, 02:16 PM	#7
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Well, as near as I can tell, the picture presented is not doctored after it was converted or created in digital format, or they did a very good job. Mistakes typical to doctor jobs, such as inconsistent pixellation are not present. That does not mean that the image was not originally staged or that an original film photograph wasn't doctored and then scanned into the computer at a less than ideal resolution as a means to help cover the doctoring. So y'all have mentioned some giant moose being killed, but where has this appeared in print? __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

December 27, 2002, 03:01 PM	#8
BigG Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,334	Whoa, Nelly! __________________ o "The Earth is degenerating today. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer obey their parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching." Assyrian tablet, c. 2800 BC o "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain o "They have gun control in Cuba. They have universal health care in Cuba. So why do they want to come here?" Paul Harvey o TODAY WE CARVE OUT OUR OWN OMENS! Leonidas, Thermopylae, 480 BC

December 27, 2002, 03:32 PM	#9
thm Member Join Date: August 17, 2002 Posts: 18	No special doctoring required The photo may be real, but having said that, no special doctoring is needed to stage this photo. All the "tricks" can be accomplished on site. The moose may be closer to the camera and the hunter further back and slightly below the level of the moose. The photo is then taken with a camera that allows both subjects to be in focus. This would decrease the apparent distance between the subjects and make the moose appear larger than the hunter. This is akin to the trick photo that we all have where a kid holds his hand up to measure the height of some mountain or massive tree that is far in the distance. Just my $0.02

December 31, 2002, 11:45 AM	#13
yorec Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,328	Nice moose. Angles are deceptive, but he doesn't look outlandish to me... Russia, eh? __________________ What part of "... shall not be infringed..." don't you understand?

December 25, 2002, 10:16 PM	#2
Zorro Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 1,072	Whoa! where could you hang it?

December 26, 2002, 06:56 PM	#3
Edge Member Join Date: December 17, 2001 Location: IL Posts: 40	Do you know what the spread is?

December 27, 2002, 09:27 AM	#5
MGB Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 100	I call BS on this one. Something about the picture doesn't seem right -- too Photoshoppish.

December 27, 2002, 11:23 AM	#6
Steve B Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2000 Location: Maynard, MA Posts: 106	I don`t know if this is BS or not. The moose taken from Kamchatka in Russia are described as being "prehistoric" in size. This could be for real...

December 27, 2002, 09:54 PM	#10
Zorro Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 1,072	Too bad it's not an Irish Elk. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/artio/irishelk.html http://www.ipcc.ie/infoirishelk.html

December 28, 2002, 09:57 AM	#11
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,198	No freakin' way is that for real.

December 30, 2002, 02:44 PM	#12
eroyd Member Join Date: September 13, 2002 Location: british columbia, canada Posts: 81	I think it's real. An already massive animal enhanced by the photo set-up/angles. The moose's nose and near tines are probably at least six feet closer to the camera than the hunter. I'd love to see more pic's and get the full story.

December 31, 2002, 12:41 PM	#14
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Boris said it first... "Moose must die." BTW, your daughter's name wouldn't be Natasha, would it? __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*