Below is my vote for
"best picture".
There are many wonderful pictures in the 2008 Trophy Room, taken by a bunch of good guys who enjoyed some very special hunts. Many are technically good photos; some feature outstanding trophies; many others have qualities of interest that make them special, or an account of the hunt that's interesting ... but to me, one picture stood out above the rest.
Why?
I believe a picture tells a story, and although I know that many of our members worked hard to get their critter this year, I was most impressed with one man's story among the many we shared in the past season.
I believe that throughout the 2008 season, our friend Saxman prevailed against some pretty adverse circumstances and managed to overcome the odds and have a very successful season nonetheless, through careful effort and sheer force of will ... and I think his picture reflects that.
Throughout it all, Sax shared his situation with us and leaned on us as he worked to make the season work ... and showed us
that it isn't that you have troubles in life that counts ... it's how you face up to those troubles.
To me, Sax has boosted the image of all us hunters.
Congratulations, Sax ... and thanks for sharing.
So, in honor of Saxman's 2008 effort and example to us all, I choose this one: