I just gotta.. -UPDATE on pg. 1

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I just gotta.. -UPDATE on pg. 1

#1 Post by g_r » Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:47 pm

.....brag a little :oops: :wink:

was at a 3D Tournament last Saturday. As i had neglected my bow for nearly 4 busy weeks i went there just for fun and as a little training for this Saturday and my next Tournament.
It was a great day, very relaxed and fairly warm with 5°C (we had -14 for a few weeks).
Well, in the end i made 2nd best with 458 out of 560 points, only one better was with a metal riser, arrow rest, plunger and 4-5gpp arrows.

Please dont get me wrong, dont wanna blow my own horn but im so happy with this result i had just to share.

For a little compensation i have some pics to show:


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a few shot situations:
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that little gully in front of the Stegaosaurus was wicked for distance judgement:
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another interesting gully:
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She finished that Selfbow 3 days before the tournament
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this one caught my eye:
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sometimes it works quite well:
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other times it dont:
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These birds are supposed to flap over when you hit em. as long as you dont nail em tight with the first arrow and hit with the second like i did :oops: .
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If any of you camera-wizzards have some hints or tips to share what to do better or how to improve the pics please feel free to do so!
Thanks for looking,
Axel
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#2 Post by hazard » Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:56 pm

Quality post mate :mrgreen:
I cant say I shoot that well :oops:

Thanks for the pickies, it looks cold even at 5 let alone -14 :shock:

You've gotta love the spirit having a go in that kind of cold, did anyone use pocket warmers to stop the sore fingers?

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#3 Post by g_r » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:09 pm

pocket warmers at +5? youre kidding :roll: :smile:
Seriously, some did. I dont mind the cold much at all.
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#4 Post by Nutgrass » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:16 pm

Great stuff mate, looks like a heap of fun, 5 deg :shock: :shock: :shock: You deserve a medal for turning up :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Thanks for sharing 8)
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#5 Post by hazard » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:36 pm

g_r wrote:pocket warmers at +5? youre kidding :roll: :smile:
Seriously, some did. I dont mind the cold much at all.
On cold frosty mornings it is still like getting the cane at school, but the cold I am used to is nothing like what you have, and I don't mind the cold either 8) I could forgive even some of the more weather toughened archers a pocket warmer :wink:

especially me :oops:

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#6 Post by bigbob » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:42 pm

Great shooting g-r! If i lived in that weather you have I would never leave my bed! Can handle any amount of heat but detest cold. Again great shooting and well done.
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#7 Post by Nephew » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:48 pm

I reckon you should blow your own horn all you like, Axel! You did really well mate, and good onya! :biggrin:
You've earned a good blow! ( :shock: :?: :confused:... :lol:)
Not only did you get second, but to turn up in that kind of cold? :shock:
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#8 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:59 pm

Congrats on the good shooting Axel!!! Loved the photos as usual and your sense of humour in telling about the shoot. :biggrin:

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#9 Post by Gringa Bows » Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:18 pm

Good stuff Axel,i like your colour choice on your arras :biggrin:

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#10 Post by rodlonq » Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:37 pm

Good shootin' Axel. I wish I could take photos that good.

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#11 Post by g_r » Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:24 pm

Thanks for the congrats!

Tomorow is the next Tournament and i hope it works out equally good. Ill take lots of pics as i think it will get pretty interesting......there will be alot of horsebow guys, some Middle-ages archers with ELBs and the club holding the Tournament is known for very challenging and arrow-breaking shot situations.

As sad as it is i cant show pictures of me bowhunting here, i hope those little tournament reports of mine arent too boring instead. So, stay tuned, thers more to come :smile:
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#12 Post by g_r » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:38 am

Ok, you cant say i didnt warn you :wink: .

Its been a great day again. Completely different setting, different people, different targets...same old good feeling being out enjoying archery :smile:

Wont tell a long story, just some pics for you:

The tournament was embedded in a medival town festival, so there were alot of properly (or at last look-a-like-but-not-so-authenticly) dressed archers:
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The Organizer, Hubi, a friend of mine and a good longbow-bowyer (note the fancy footwear :wink: ):
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A very interesting shot-situation:
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Note the Medieval - if not ancient - Foam target at this merchants tent :lol:
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Most shots were hunting distance, but with lots of brush or twigs:
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Some were special:
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There was a Falconer showing his birds of prey:
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Some scenery; with the thickness of the ice still being you can tell we had a harsh winter this year:
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Someone upriver seems to have misjudged the distance:
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Martin, from my club, showing why Longbows need to be long :biggrin: .....
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I tried a little highlighting on this one.
This pic shows two things that arent actually visible any more, winter and a rivulet that only runs after lots of rain:
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Thx, for looking
Axel

P.S. I just need to tell before i burst...made 1.rank Longbow-class this time :mrgreen: Sorry, for bragging again :oops:
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#13 Post by bigbob » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:48 am

terrific shots of some challenging targets and great scenery. Congrats again on your latest achievement re the grading. You are quite an impressive archer Axel.
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#14 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:50 am

Thanks for the great photos once again Axel; I really appreciate you sharing them with us. It sure looks like the range was set up in a very interesting place. It still looked cold and wow that chunk of ice and frozen rivulet. :shock: I liked the photos of the birds also.

A big congratulations on your 1st place; excellent shooting!!! You can brag all you like mate. :lol:

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#15 Post by g_r » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:58 am

Thanks alot! Im not that good, i just know at wich tournaments i got a chance and go there :lol:

Some pics were double or missing, now it should be better.
(and i cant believe ive originally written "...beards of prey..." :oops: :lol: )

Jeff, you once showed a pic with that "highlighting- /partially black and white pic- technique" and inspired me to that try at the rivulet-pic. Im not to happy about how it came out, what would you suggest making different?
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#16 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:03 am

g_r wrote:(and i cant believe if originally written "...beards of prey..." )
I saw it and had a little chuckle mate. :lol:
Jeff, you once showed a pic with that "highlighting- /partially black and white pic- technique" and inspired me to that try at the rivulet-pic. Im not to happy about how it came out, what would you suggest making different?
I think a bit more contrast would help lift it and perhaps a little added saturation.

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#17 Post by g_r » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:22 am

OK, tried more contrast, cut it a bit more centered, darkened the monochrome parts but couldnt add much stauration, looks already quite unreal :shock: i like it better now i think
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#18 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:34 am

Now that certainly gave it a more dramatic looking effect. You went further with the adjustments than I was thinking but it gave the photo a completely different feel.

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#19 Post by Gringa Bows » Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:09 am

Top photo's again Axel .........

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#20 Post by Jayson Inglis » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:40 pm

Fantastic Photo's Axel.
Nothing like a bit of out the ordinary shooting to keep the interest up. Looks like a great area.
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#21 Post by hazard » Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:42 pm

Nice pickies and well done Axel

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#22 Post by greybeard » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:08 pm

Axel, thank you for the photos and story.

The venue appears to be an excellent choice for traditional shooting.

Congratulations on your scores.

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#23 Post by flyne » Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:38 pm

Great pics Axel and top shooting to mate
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