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A gamekeeper and the bag of a days shooting
A gamekeeper and the bag of a days shooting Date: circa 1910s
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Dead Estate Game Keeper Hunt Killed Lined Partridge Pheasant Rabbits Shoot Shooting
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A Gamekeeper's Pride: The Bag of a Day's Shooting, Circa 1910s This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, as a gamekeeper proudly displays the fruits of a successful day's shooting. Dressed in traditional attire, complete with tweed jacket, cap, and leather gaiters, the gamekeeper exudes a sense of quiet satisfaction, his weathered face etched with the lines of a life spent in the great outdoors. In his hands, he cradles a large, woven game bag, the weight of which speaks volumes about the day's harvest. The bag is brimming with a variety of game birds, including partridge and pheasant, their vibrant plumage a stark contrast to the muted tones of the gamekeeper's clothing. The bag also contains rabbits, their fur a soft, velvety brown, adding to the diverse bounty of the day's hunt. The gamekeeper's expression is one of quiet pride, a testament to the skill and dedication required to maintain the game population on an estate. The lined, leather-trimmed bag, a symbol of his trade, is a reminder of the responsibility he bears to ensure the sustainable management of the land and its wildlife. As the sun begins to set, casting long shadows across the rolling hills, the gamekeeper prepares to return to his lodge, the day's spoils safely stowed away. The stillness of the scene is broken only by the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant call of a curlew, a fitting soundtrack to the end of another day on the English countryside.
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