Realtree in the Wet Woods
Mar 16th, 2010 by Bill Konway
Recently I had the opportunity to do a bit of effectiveness photography for Realtree. They were looking for images of the AP patern which is more traditionally a deer hunting pattern, being used for waterfowl hunting in some flooded timber. Flooded timber is not too tough to come by here in Indiana, except during the latter parts of winter when everything is froze. Needless to say, we hit the road and ended up at what is one of the coolest places I have ever been to, Reefoot Lake in western Tennessee. I guess this lake was formed about 200 years ago due to an earthquake that caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards. But enough about geography. The fishing for panfish I’m told is second to none and the duck hunting in the flooded timber of course is first rate. Although the water here was open, (free of ice), we still broke skim ice each morning as we headed out to our locations at 60 mph in an open boat. I still have brain freeze I think!
The shot above is the final product and the images below are a few of the out takes. This is another spot I want to return to and enjoy some hunting or at least fishing.
I have to say that the Realtree Photo’s are my favorite. I just pray to wish I could take Pictures that good. I understand that you have to take years of pratice and being at the rite time and place must also help.