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Title: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 16, 2008, 09:47:00 PM

Hey guys I got my buck back today. He really likes his new home.

  (http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Buck%202007/P1160077-2-72.jpg)

  (http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Buck%202007/P1160080-2-72.jpg)

 (http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/IMG_0940-72-2.jpg)

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Tim Fishell on January 16, 2008, 09:48:00 PM

Nice looking buck there!!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: MJB on January 16, 2008, 09:49:00 PM

OUTSTANDING   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: varmint on January 16, 2008, 09:49:00 PM

Love that little dagger sticking down,great mount!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: vermonster13 on January 16, 2008, 10:29:00 PM

Very nice

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: SouthMDShooter on January 16, 2008, 10:45:00 PM

great looking mount

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: kennym on January 16, 2008, 11:12:00 PM

Nice one!!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Gatekeeper on January 16, 2008, 11:12:00 PM

Very nice!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: pseman on January 16, 2008, 11:13:00 PM

Great buck!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: steadman on January 16, 2008, 11:23:00 PM

That is a pretty buck!! Congrats!!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Dirty Bill on January 17, 2008, 02:47:00 AM

Very nice.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 17, 2008, 04:18:00 AM

Pretty neat with the wrinkles in the neck. Nice mount.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: tradtusker on January 17, 2008, 04:50:00 AM

ya i like that! congrats on a great deer!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Guru on January 17, 2008, 05:10:00 AM

TJ, Congrats again on a great deer bud!

Your mount looks very good,I hope you don't mind that I offer some constructive critisizm(I've judged some pretty big taxidermy competitions).

 The one thing that stands out to me is your taxidermists use of white paint around the eyes and nostril openings. Compare it to the hero shot, I think you'll see what I mean.....

Maybe you could ask him to take some of it off,for a more natural look.....

But overall you have a fine looking mount there bud, a memory of a great hunt that you'll have to look at forever!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: allanburden on January 17, 2008, 05:53:00 AM

Great mount!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: JoeM on January 17, 2008, 07:35:00 AM

Southern deer mounts are always show so much definition.  I guess there skin is thinner than there northern brothers, or maybe the hair is slicker.  Whatevever it is thats agood lookin mount.  Joe

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Lookinforlunkers on January 17, 2008, 07:44:00 AM

TJ what a great buck to be taken with traditional gear, you should be very proud.  The mount is very nice and should serve as a great reminder   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 17, 2008, 07:55:00 AM

Guru, I noticed the same thing when I saw the photo's together.  If I am blessed with another worthy mounter I definitely will bring that up.  Don't get me wrong it looks nice but a little "Dolled up" for me.  I do think I would prefer a more natural look.

JoeM, I shot this buck Sept. 1st. He was in the transition stage from  summer to winter coat.  Our Kentucky deer do get thick coats but not until around November-January.  If you look close you can see remnants of his red summer coat.

Thanks guys I as you love these critters and bringing one home from the taxidermist is a joy.  I wish we could all have that feeling at least once every year.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Guru on January 18, 2008, 09:25:00 PM

Just a little overdone,but like I said overall a good looking mount!

I hope you are "blessed" with another bud   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: La. bowhunter on January 18, 2008, 09:28:00 PM

Great deer and a beautiful mount.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: JDinPA on January 18, 2008, 09:32:00 PM

Great deer - I love the sticker.

No offense here - but I have to be honest.
I'm not a fan of your taximdermist's work. The white around the eyes, the color in the ears, and the black on the nose doesn't look right to me.

Look at the trophy shot and compare.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 18, 2008, 09:34:00 PM

Great buck, congrats and Guru knows his stuff. I believe a World Champion twice in  the 90's. He does great work!! Great mount though as well! Shawn

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Guru on January 18, 2008, 09:36:00 PM

JD, That's been covered already,and in a much less "offensive" way. Did you not read the whole thread?

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Larry247 on January 18, 2008, 09:49:00 PM

I can't believe you killed that little buck....

NNAAA! That's a perty one you got there! A trophy for sure!  OUTSTANDING!!!!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Dave Lay on January 18, 2008, 10:08:00 PM

I like that sneak mount! congrats!!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: drewsbow on January 18, 2008, 11:20:00 PM

great looking mount :0)

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Richie Nell on January 19, 2008, 12:02:00 AM

Nice bow

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Tater on January 19, 2008, 07:40:00 AM

Nice Deer! and a fine looking mount

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: yellow bow on January 19, 2008, 08:08:00 AM

congrats again on a real nice buck.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Hood on January 19, 2008, 09:51:00 AM

Cool!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: jimbob91 on January 19, 2008, 10:10:00 AM

Very nice!Gotta love that mass.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: mmgrode on January 19, 2008, 10:21:00 AM

Beautiful buck!  I really like that sticker coming off the left beam!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Chris Surtees on January 19, 2008, 11:13:00 AM

Great looking deer

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Wulomac on January 19, 2008, 01:21:00 PM

Good looking mount!!!  Congratulations! Wells

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Ybuck on January 19, 2008, 01:27:00 PM

GREAT buck, congratulations.  :notworthy:   Very nice field photo too.  :archer:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: akbowbender on January 19, 2008, 03:22:00 PM

Great wallhanger! Way to go!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 20, 2008, 03:31:00 PM

The flash of the camera really pronounced the white.  I think the white balance needs adjusting in it.  Again I agree that it is a little too much but it's really not that white looking. I know have 9 mounts from 4 different taxidermist and this guy is head and shoulders above the others in my area. This taxidermist does very good work as can be seen in the extra efforts he puts into his mounts. A lot of these things are personal opinions of course but as I stated earlier I do like them to look as natural as possible.

Here is a photo taken without the flash.

 (http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Mounts/eyedetail.jpg)

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: maxfit on January 20, 2008, 03:44:00 PM

Stunning mount!!  Very defined, graceful look. Congratulations!!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: J-dog on January 20, 2008, 03:44:00 PM

Great kill and a great mount, do you have pics of the next one????? maybe a story!

J

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Terry Green on January 20, 2008, 04:54:00 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 20, 2008, 04:59:00 PM

Beautiful Buck ... IMO

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Rooselk on January 20, 2008, 05:36:00 PM

Sweet! That's a very nice buck and a great looking mount.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Jason Lester on January 21, 2008, 12:17:00 AM

I think the one without the flash looks pretty nice. The flash made a big difference.
Looks pretty nice.

Congrats

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: cjones on January 21, 2008, 03:44:00 AM

Looks nice Tom. Congrats again on a super buck.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: Izzy on January 21, 2008, 10:41:00 AM

Thats outta this world.Love that ruff on the back of his neck.

Title: Re: 2007 Mount Back
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 22, 2008, 10:46:00 PM

Thanks guys. Anyone else get your mounts back yet?