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Fig. 173. To get away from stiff boardlike mounts, the important work 

 is done in the field. Here a striped marlin is being readied to receive the 

 plaster in molding. Note the graceful, natural curvature formed in the 

 bodv. This effect is accomplished by propping up the head and tail sec- 

 tions with beach sand. 



Fig. 174. A New Zealand photographer taking close-ups. 



