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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. that is emanating like neon from every photoBy S. ScheelTravis Dewitzs _Blaze Orange_ gives the reader a glimpse into a culture not often seen by those who do not hunt. He takes us from the grainy darkness of predawn on opening day; to the gritty meat lockers that fill up after the season has closed. The book is fascinating and begs the viewer to travel along on the journey of the hunt. One can almost imagine that if the hunters took off the blaze orange color; that is emanating like neon from every photo; they would easily be camouflaged by the Wisconsin countryside and slip off as swiftly as whitetail deer. Quickly we see that the hunting culture is not a solo endeavor; families; dogs; women; men; children; are all participating in some aspect of the hunt. We travel from small town gas stations; to hunting camps; to local taverns. We see the proud faces of those who have succeeded and the hopeful faces of those yet to have success. While it would have been easy to slip into stereotypes and generalizations _Blaze Orange_ does not make a mockery of any thing or any one; instead Dewitz treats all aspects of the hunt with reverence and respect. As the book closes with a snowy winter scene the reader ends their journey; hopefully; with a new found appreciation of the hunting culture; and certainly with an appreciation for the skill with which Dewitz has captured the hunt through images.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Dignity of the HuntBy Scott J LothesIf you want to understand the place that deer hunting holds in the culture of rural Wisconsin--and America--studying "Blaze Orange" is the next best thing to spending a lot of time in the woods yourself. Travis Dewitz grew up deer hunting with his father; and Dewitzs work combines his personal history with his broad perspective of a mature and seasoned photographer into a compelling and comprehensive visual record. Dewitz vividly portrays the hunt itself; from the anticipation; to the lonely hours in the woods; to the excitement of taking the shot; to the rewards of the kill. He then digs deeper; as only a photography intimately familiar with his subject can do. Dewitz shows the camps; the butchering and processing; the bars and supper clubs; the trophies in dens and living rooms; and most of all the dignity of the people to whom deer hunting means so much. His focus is exclusively his native Wisconsin; but the photographs will resonate with anyone familiar with hunting anywhere in the nation. Beautifully printed; the 8-in. by 9-in. hardbound book is elegantly designed and sized to encourage the sort of close inspection these photographs invite.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A photographic celebration of whitetail deer huntingBy Jason E. MillerThey say "a picture is worth a thousand words;" and thats certainly the case with Travis Dewitzs excellent new book; Blaze Orange. The text is sparse in this jewel of a book; but thats okay; as the photographs do all the talking. Ostensibly a study of whitetail deer hunting in Wisconsin; the book is more of a celebration of this hobby/avocation. In many ways; it resembles a family photo album; and the effort Dewitz put into making the photographs--many of which have come from relationships he has nurtured and developed--is obvious. Covering practically every aspect of the world of deer hunting through photography--from deer scampering across a harvested cornfield to sportsmen gathered around a campfire to the game warden and portraits of hunters clad in; of course; blaze orange; Travis Dewitz has provided us with an insiders glimpse into a common and popular diversion. This book will be enjoyed by hunting and photography enthusiasts alike.