Sometimes you have to just sit back and wonder at what we have. New Zealand's South Island, doing what it does best. In passing the rifle is a pre-64 Winchester Model 70, stocked in New Zealand walnut cut near Akaroa in the 1950s. Just past No Name Creek, Dontasque Valley. Peter P. Ryan www.faraway.co … [Read more...] about ‘Here I am, where I ought to be.’
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With thanks
A special thanks to Paul Bride for the image of Jason Hairston in the Southern Alps. Jason strove again and again, but is gone too soon. May his family find a measure of peace in the memory of happy days. www.paulbride.com Peter P. Ryan www.faraway.co … [Read more...] about With thanks
Kindred spirits
Bill Buckley is big on hunting, fishing and bird dogs, which makes him a kindred spirit. He’s also a former magazine editor, but none of us is perfect. He once said that ‘years ago I decided never to let a lack of knowledge or equipment prevent me from creating the images I wanted’. Don’t let that fool you. Bill brings that most rare of combinations to his game: a critical eye and an upbeat attitude. Bill kindly provided this wonderful study for Hunting Life - Moments of Truth. Peter P. Ryan … [Read more...] about Kindred spirits
In the white
A nice grip cap for my 30/06 and a great way to start 2020 - 'prepared for all things.' My design, expertly cut by Andrew Biggs. Peter P. Ryan www.faraway.co … [Read more...] about In the white
Late afternoon brown
South Island, New Zealand Walking a river for trout is relaxing simply because the intense concentration involved – in navigating slick rocks, in spotting the lazy sway of a tail through a brief window in churning water, in the final moments of landing a difficult fish. This kind of focus drives everyday cares from the mind. The relaxation fishing brings is not a case of thinking about nothing, but about one thing and nothing else. I'm fond of this shot, despite some imperfections. I'd rather … [Read more...] about Late afternoon brown
All set
Decoy spread is just right, the blind as good as it can be in vast open country. A wonderful shot from the master himself, Jake Latendresse – photographer, moviemaker, hunter, husband, conservationist, father, dog nut, general adventurer and good guy. Oh and owner of a fantastic bar. A life well lived. from Hunting Life - Moments of Truth Peter P. Ryan www.faraway.co … [Read more...] about All set