Pheasant Shooting at Alton

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Pheasant Shooting at Alton

A pheasant shooter in action, photographed the year previous to publication. The new shooting season was due to start on October 1st. Date: 1930

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1931 Aiming Hunter Marksman Nineteen Pheasant Pheasants Pursuits Rifle Shooter Shooters Shooting Shot Taking

EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in the Autumnal splendor of the English countryside, this evocative photograph depicts a skilled pheasant shooter in action during the 1930 shooting season. The new season was set to begin on October 1st, and the excitement was palpable among the shooting community. The shooter, dressed in tweed and wearing a flat cap, focuses intently on his quarry, a wild pheasant that has been flushed from the undergrowth by his loyal retriever. With gun raised and eyes fixed on the gamebird, the marksman takes aim, the tension in the air thick with anticipation. The countryside comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of the shoot. The crisp autumn leaves crunch underfoot, the scent of woodsmoke and gunpowder lingers in the air, and the distant barking of other dogs echoes through the trees. This moment, frozen in time, encapsulates the essence of country life and the timeless pursuit of game. The 1930s were a golden age for pheasant shooting in Britain, and this image offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The shooter's gun, a beautiful and intricately designed rifle, is a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into the tools of the trade during this period. The dogs, too, are a reflection of the dedication and passion that these hunters brought to their sport. As we look at this photograph, we are transported back in time, to a world of tradition, camaraderie, and the simple pleasure of a day spent in the company of nature and good friends.

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