We all love to see great hunting pictures. A great picture can make an average animal look exceptional. By just following a few simple steps and a little bit of practice, anyone can take great pictures of their trophies.

It doesn't matter what kind of camera you have, it can take good pictures. Disposable cameras will produce a great picture if you use it correctly. You just have to take a picture of the right thing. There are many great digitgal cameras out now that are inexpensive and easy to use as well. The higher the mega-pixels, the better. If you are planning on buying a new digital camera, I recommend getting one with at least 4.0 Mega-pixels.

Pictures taken in the field where your animal was harvested are the best ones. Many cameras are small and lightweight, so there is no reason not to carry one with you while you are hunting. A picture in the field sure beats one in the back of a pickup or hanging in the garage.

The first thing to look at before you take a picture is the location of the sun. You want the sun behind you shining on to the animal. You may have to move around or lay on the ground to keep your shadows out of the picture.

One big problem many people have when taking pictures of an animal is being too far away. They leave lots of ground and area around the animal that is unnecessary. Take your pictures so that your subject fills up the lens. You don't need all the other area around your animal. Getting in close reveals more detail and makes an animal look much more impressive.

If you are in an are that allows it, get the animal to the top of a hill or rise. It is better if there aren't a lot of trees or brush behind the animal, as this causes the antlers to be less defined. If you can skyline the antlers, this makes a great picture.

The main thing about taking a good picture is getting your animal set up correctly, getting up close and getting the right angle. You will have to try different angles and different positions to get the best pictures. Take side view pictures of the racks, as well as pictures that show the animal looking straight at you. Some angles will look better than others. Take lots of pictures of your trophy. Just 15 minutes of picture taking will leave you with great pictures that will last a lifetime.

Here are a few examples of some great hunting pictures. Notice that there isn't much unused space around the animal and hunter. Notice how the antlers look when they are skylined. The overall quality of these pictures is great. They are just nice pictures to look at. Remember, get up close and take lots of pictures from all different angles. You will get some great pictures in the bunch.