Real or Hoax?

[Code-Man]

I hate forwarding emails that I don't know are real or not but I received this one. Looking at the Forwards the guy that ultimately sent it out first works in the Audubon/Detroit Lakes area and most of the people that got it are through the Becker County Services. I haven't heard anyone saying anything about this picture yet so I'm throwing it out there.

ORIGINAL EMAIL

This is freaking scary. As you know I was alone when I downed this elk in ND. I was using my camera’s timer attached to my shooting stick to give me enough time to get into the picture. I knew there were a lot of cats in the area but had no idea they would come in this close to people. He had to be within 10 feet of me and I didn’t even know it. I about crapped my pants when I looked at the pictures the next morning and saw he was there.

[panthrcat]

naw I don't buy it. although my uncle who lives in BC said that way back when, he got a nice elk, and took some pics just like this, and once they got the pics home, they saw a cat in the tree above... although I never saw that photograph. I should ask and see if it's still kickin around.

[pulleye16]

FAKE...Who would NOT look at the pic right away after taking a pic of you and an elk. EVERYONE looks at the pics to make sure they looked okay an got a good shot, they wouldn't wait until the next day...espicially if taking a self pic.

IMO, FAKE!

[JBone]

Real! just cause that would be so sweet if it was

[LightningBG]

If it is fake, its a pretty good job. Shading is good, size is correct, there are a few branches in front and across the cat.

IMO if its a fake, it wasn't done by the shooter. Nobody in there right mind would put themselves up for that much ridicule for no gain.

[uptracker]

Hoax!

[bobbymalone]

fake.

if the flash lit up the cat that well (not talking about the eyes, talking about the head/chest/legs) than it would have lit up the brush in front of the cat a lot better than what it did.

[InTheNorthwoods]

Its a photoshop hoax. There is a lot of discussion about this on a number of other forums - the picture has been making the email rounds for a while now.

The tell tale give away is the positioning of the cats feet and the fact that the ground is sloping away at that point in the picture - i.e. the cat is "floating". I also have seen what is purportedly the real picture the cat was snipped from on another forum.

[triggertrav]

fake - i have seen the pic of the original cat that it was copied from. exact match.

[bobbymalone]

The tell tale give away is the positioning of the cats feet and the fact that the ground is sloping away at that point in the picture - i.e. the cat is "floating".

look what happens when you jack the brightness up all the way.

CASE CLOSED

[Boar]

I think the cat wouldnt be just nonchalauntly standing there either, he'd be more in a preditor mode of stealth, an in a crouched an pounce position. He lookes like he's waiting his turn to have his picture taken with the elk. Boar

[Bear55]

Look a couple of our past game cam friends jumped into the picture.

[JBone]

Nice

[LightningBG]

Bear, Touche'

[gr8icefishinmind]

Now the question is, is the elk real??? Real or hoax, it is a pretty neat looking picture!!

[LightningBG]

And is the man real. Looks a little fishy where he is holding the antler.

I am now convinced that no picture is real, nor do pictures even exist.

[mrklean]

haha nice bear

[LOTWSvirgin]

This is the original picture

[reddog]

Few posts bring a smile to me face, but this one did. Thanks guys

[JayinMN]

I recognize that cougar from my trail camera. It was stealing chickens from my coop in Cherry, MN.

[standsitter]

Ya, I usually hold an antler with my right fist only, and hide my fingers. Good for a laugh ,tho!

[Code-Man]

ok just checking. I hadn't heard or seen of this picture yet on the internet so figured I would hit everyone up online first before forwarding.

[mpester]

This cat sure gets around!

[LightningBG]

Yes, this cat does get around.

[Double D]

Good kitty, you made it in the fire place, just a little more, you've almost got them, just a little more.........

DD