"Gunner's" Parker

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Rich asked me to photograph Gunner’s Gun during the upcoming SxS shoot at Lapeer. Since Lapeer is my home club I knew that the light would not be on my side. Light is to photography as ammunition is to shooting. Poor light is like poor ammo.

I shot the following photos with the gun on the tailgate of my pickup. I think that I could have done better in a studio but overall these photos are not bad.

Rich with Gunners’s Gun





This is Gunner











Pheasants





Grouse





Woodcock



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Nice Butt!

[Double Lab]

Would it kill you to smile? That gun is magnificent, you should be smiling ear to ear. It's everything you said it would be and more. Now I've got some special 3/4oz. loads that I can't wait to shoot in it. We need to see a picture of Gunner next to his gun. He's an amazing dog and truly deserves that gun. Wish I could say that about you. Thanks Mark, great job as usual.
Daryl

[Richard B. Hoover]

"I want to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am."

What a wonderful tribute to your precious fur person. Congratulations to you and gunner.

A VH is just a VH -- but this wonderful Parker was lucky enough to be chosen to make a perfect canvas for your GG, which is now a truly unique and perfect gem. The wood, engraving and checking are magnificent. I hope gunner will be able to enjoy this jewel with you in the field for many more hunts.

Richard

[C.O.B.]

Thank you Richard for the kind words. Gunner is pictured in my Avatar with his gun. Unfortunately he passed away the day before bird season opened.