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Title: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: alloutdoors on August 13, 2014, 07:42:41 PM
Haven't posted many calls lately but I just picked up a new toy for photographing small objects and had to try it out. These are a couple of recent acquisitions. The Mero is one I contacted Brian about a couple months ago, but we were waiting until he got some premium snakewood in. It was worth the wait! The 2nd call is one Richard posted on here not too far back. Like I told him, getting one of his trumpets has been on my "to do" list and this one was too nice to pass up! Both sound as good as they look.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/alloutdoors/_Q7Q8236_zps6c2a92f6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/alloutdoors/_Q7Q8238_zps74857904.jpg)

Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: savduck on August 13, 2014, 07:54:42 PM
you have no idea how jealous I am. Ryan those are sweet man. Congrats. PS the camera work is outstanding.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: outdoors on August 13, 2014, 08:05:27 PM
MAN  O MAN THAT SNAKEWOOD IS   A W E S O M E   :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: Austy on August 13, 2014, 08:58:16 PM
They are both beauties and I would have to agree that the snakewood was worth the wait, it's a beauty.  Congrats on two beautiful call which I am sure are stuffed full of turkeys.  Beautiful job also on the photos because I am sure that the photos really help enhance the beauty of both of those calls.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on August 13, 2014, 09:09:26 PM
Gorgeous trumpets and very professional looking photographs.  Tell us about the new photography toy.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: alloutdoors on August 13, 2014, 09:33:05 PM
Quote from: Rapscallion Vermilion on August 13, 2014, 09:09:26 PM
Tell us about the new photography toy.

Nothing fancy, just finally picked up a simple light tent like this one. It's got a spring loaded frame and folds flat for storage, comes with seamless drops in black and white for the background/base color. I've used one made from a cardboard box and printer paper in the past, but should have gotten one of these a long time ago. Photo processing on the above photos took about 30 seconds per photo, compared to 5-20 minutes before (when I would have to remove seams and carefully balance the lighting across the image).

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/alloutdoors/386544_zps948af675.jpg)
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on August 13, 2014, 09:51:12 PM
Thanks.  Cool.  It looks like you have two light sources, one to each side. 

It is nice to see those trumpets in their full glory.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: Crawdad on August 13, 2014, 10:20:33 PM
Two beautiful Trumpets, but before I even read who made what, when I first saw the one Brian made, all I could say was WOW!!! that may be the prettiest thing I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: merocustomcalls on August 13, 2014, 10:35:01 PM
Wow!!  I think I'm gonna toss my camera in the pond after seeing this.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: owlhoot on August 14, 2014, 06:23:50 AM
very nice :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: hunter22 on August 14, 2014, 07:55:38 AM
Awesome calls. Exceptional photography.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: strutnrut on August 14, 2014, 08:19:03 AM
Dang it man those are some nice pictures. I need a new set up that's for sure but I have enough trouble building calls.  ::)  NOW, Brian that is about the best looking SnakeWood I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: silverspur on August 14, 2014, 08:28:04 AM
Those are awesome and that snakewood is a real beauty!  Congrats to you! :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: blackfalcon on August 16, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
Beauties Ryan! Nice job with the light box too!
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: Old Timer53 on August 16, 2014, 04:15:21 PM
Those are some fine calls for sure

Congrats
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: West Augusta on August 16, 2014, 08:19:15 PM
I have one of Brian's snakewood trumpets and it's a killer for sure.  Those both look great.
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: jbrown on August 20, 2014, 10:34:56 PM
Awesome calls Ryan! Great work guys!!
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: Houndstooth Game Calls on August 21, 2014, 07:08:42 PM
Both sweet calls and awesome photo for sure
Title: Re: Mero and Hudson trumpets
Post by: mgm1955 on August 23, 2014, 04:17:04 PM
Two fantastic looking trumpets!!!