Oh, I don't think the thread is absurd, but I actually agree with Winslow somewhat on his other comment. Really no need to obsess over the picture you take as Winslow said and if the purpose of how you place the hunter in relation to the animal is to make the animal beyond life size rather than to make it the main focus of the picture then yea, it will come out looking cheezy. But it does not take but a few seconds to look at the surroundings, direction of the sun, angle of the animal, placement of the hunter, blood, tongue, etc to simply get a more professional looking picture. I don't think the original poster of the thread with the tips was in any way suggesting we "stage" anything. They are only "tips" and the link I posted only contained tips from someone that takes a lot of hunting pictures. That is all. Understand those tips in the link probably apply more to the guy who is publishing pictures, but If someone thinks one or more of those tips could help in how one takes their personal or private hunting pictures, then great. If not, ignor it.
But I will say this. Would you take a family photo 5 minutes after you wake up in the morning with a dazed look sitting on a messed up bed with your hair all messed up and yesterdays undewear laying at your feet. Or would you rather take 5 minutes to get dressed in some nice cloths, fix your hair, put on a smile, and find a nice background?
I know which memory of me I would like my family members to share after I am gone.
But I will say this. Would you take a family photo 5 minutes after you wake up in the morning with a dazed look sitting on a messed up bed with your hair all messed up and yesterdays undewear laying at your feet. Or would you rather take 5 minutes to get dressed in some nice cloths, fix your hair, put on a smile, and find a nice background?
I know which memory of me I would like my family members to share after I am gone.