@grok just debunked your glassing claims also
Yes, the woman in the photo is not using proper glassing technique if the goal is to scan for and locate game
animals.Here’s a breakdown of the issues visible in the image, tied directly to standard hunting practices:1. Wrong Optic for the JobShe is looking through the rifle’s telescopic scope while shouldered.
Proper glassing uses binoculars (typically 8x–15x) or a dedicated spotting scope on a tripod. Binoculars provide a much wider field of view, making them far better for systematically scanning terrain, picking up movement, contrast, or small details across a hillside.
Rifle scopes have narrow fields of view and high magnification optimized for precise aiming at a known target, not broad searching. Using one this way is inefficient and tiring for prolonged glassing.
Her binoculars are hanging unused around her neck — that’s a clear sign this isn’t standard glassing.2. Body Position and StabilityShe’s in a shouldered shooting stance.
Effective glassing is usually done from a stable, comfortable seated or prone position with binoculars (or spotting scope) supported on a tripod, knees, pack, or trekking poles. Shouldering a rifle for extended periods causes fatigue, shake, and poor stability — exactly the opposite of what you want when trying to pick apart distant terrain slowly and methodically.
The red circle around the stock/butt area may be highlighting an awkward or incomplete shouldering position, which compounds instability.
3. Trigger Finger Discipline (Safety Issue)This was already debated in the original thread. In the photo, her trigger-hand index finger appears extended and forward. Best practice (as discussed previously): Keep your finger straight and completely off the trigger — ideally along the side of the receiver or frame — until you have positively identified a legal target and decided to shoot. Resting it on or near the trigger (even “on the side”) violates core safety rules and is especially risky when the rifle is shouldered and you’re actively looking through the optic.4. Overall Workflow ProblemProper sequence for most big-game hunting:Use binoculars (or spotting scope) from a stable vantage point to glass/scan and locate animals.
Once you spot something, use the spotting scope for detailed confirmation (size, sex, antlers, etc.).
Only then transition to the rifle — sling it or set it aside until the moment you’re ready to take a shot.
In the photo, she appears to be skipping the glassing step and going straight to a rifle-ready position.Quick Summary of What Proper Glassing Looks LikeBinoculars or spotting scope as primary tools.
Stable rest (tripod preferred).
Slow, methodical scanning (grid or divide-and-conquer method).
Comfortable seated position.
Rifle slung or safely aside until a specific animal is identified and you’re preparing to shoot.
Finger completely off the trigger.
The photo looks like a staged “what’s wrong with this picture” example highlighting common mistakes in both glassing technique and firearm safety. It’s educational in that sense — it shows several things not to do.If the intent was something very specific (e.g., quickly checking a known animal at close range), it might be marginally acceptable in some scenarios, but as a general demonstration of glassing, it falls short on multiple levels.Would you like me to expand on any specific part (e.g., recommended binocular setups, how to transition from glassing to shooting, or safety drills)? Or compare it to better examples?