I don't subscribe to the DGJ so I'm only guessing at the article and photos that you are referring to. They were probably photos taken by the owner and yes he always over exposes his photos. I'm also guessing that the background was either large pebbles or a yellow towel. I guess he can since he is the owner of the gun(s). He does own one of the finest collection of Parkers and other American shotguns in the country. We should all be so fortunate.

Doug Mann