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Field Photo Winners Selected
Fair Chase, the official publication of the Boone and Crockett Club announced the results of the second annual Swarovski trophy field photo competition. All trophies that were accepted in 2010 were eligible and automatically entered into the contest. Judges fore the contest included Fair Chase editors and staff and additional guest judges from the Big Game Records Department and Swarovski Optik.
In 2010, the Boone and Crockett Club received 1,773 qualifying record book trophies. From all field photos received with these entries, 80 were selected as finalists.
Each judge was then asked to select their 20 favorite photographs, as well as their top overall pick. Each pick received one point and the top picks received four points. As many of the judges noted, all of these images are fine examples of quality field photographs. Judging field photos is a subjective task as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We hope you enjoy and pick up a few tips for the next time you’re in the field.
BEST OF 2010 FIELD PHOTO WINNERS
#1. Kanina M. Fulton
Mountain Caribou
Score: 373 5/8
Rabbit River, British Columbia
September 2006
FIRST PRIZESwarovski STM 65 HD Spotting Scope
WINNER JUDGES COMMENTS
Clear stand out. This is a remarkable example of using your surroundings to improve a photograph. The antlers are well positioned to show their uniqueness and the composition with the group is well done. -J.H.
Excellent composition and background - K.K.
I chose this photo because of the fine composition, beautiful animal and grand scenery. - W.K.
To me this drips big game hunting at its finest. The unbelievable country, the animal that lived there, the effort shown on exhausted, but proud faces all having taken part in a group-shared experience, frozen in time in a well composed single photograph - K.B.
#2 L. Victor Clark
Stone’s Sheep
Score: 165 3/8
Ogilvie Mts., Yukon Territory
September 2009
SECOND PRIZESwarovski EL 10x42 WB Binoculars
#2. JUDGES COMMENTS
While it is very difficult to find a bad field photo of a Stone’s sheep, this one is especially impressive. A field photo needs to capture the essence of the hunt and this does so perfectly. There is no visible blood, the ram is positioned very naturally, and as we commonly see, it is in some of the most gorgeous country in North America. - J.S.
#3. James W. Hamberlin
Non-typical Mule Deer
Score: 235 4/8
Mohave County, Arizona
September 2009
THIRD PRIZE Swarovski Z3 3-9X36 Riflescope
#3. JUDGES COMMENTS
This is a proud and happy hunter, remote landscape, legal tag on antler, framing, and antlers against the sky help define the trophy - S.W.
#4. TIE - Randy W. Hopp
Typical Coues’ Whitetail
Score: 110 3/8
Grant County, New Mexico
October 2009
JUDGES COMMENTS
This ia a beautiful deer with a great view reflecting the habitat it came from. - H.M.
#4. TIE - Byron Whitney
Dall’s Sheep
Score: 160 2/8
Snake River, Yukon
August 2009
#4. TIE - Canaan W. Haywood
Non-Typical Whitetail
Score: 200 4/8
Wabash County, Indiana
November 2009
JUDGES COMMENT
What a magnificent animal taken by a youth hunter. - T.S.
#4. TIE - Kaylie N. Marlen
Bighorn Sheep
Score: 182 7/8
Teton County, Montana
November 2009
#5. TIE - Jimmy J. Liautaud
Bighorn Sheep
Score: 198
Chouteau County, Montana
September 2009
#5. TIE - Gregory Menzies
Mountain Caribou
Score: 411 3/8
Arctic Red River, NT
September 2009
#5. TIE - Cole G. Medlin
Typical Whitetail Deer
Score: 180 1/8
La Salle County, Texas
December 2009
JUDGES COMMENTS
It is obvious that some effort went into composing this photo. A youth hunter and his guide are happily posing with the youth’s outstanding and well positioned trophy. They’re both smiling, and I like how the guide has his arm around the successful hunter. I also like how they used the beautiful blue sky for a backdrop. - J.R.
#6. TIE - Bryce M. Towsley
Musk Ox
Score: 119
Inulik Lake, Nunavut
March 2005
#6. TIE - Larry A. Meyer
Musk Ox
Score: 28 2/8
Kugluktuk, Nunavut
March 2010
#6. TIE - Dean Stebner
Typical Whitetail Deer
Score: 179 3/8
Carroll County, Ohio
November 2009
#6. TIE - Kerry G. Keane
Pronghorn
Score: 80
Sioux County, Nebraska
October 2009
#6. TIE - Rene R. Barrientos
Non-Typical Whitetail
Score: 219 3/8
La Salle County, Texas
October 2009
#6. TIE - Perry S. Burch
Dall’s Sheep
Score: 166
Mackenzie Mts., Northwest Territory
July 2006
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