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I am going to be boring here and be a purist...
think that red is just tooo red
the moving hammer is what its all about for me tho' the expressions are also wonderful
think that red is just tooo red
the moving hammer is what its all about for me tho' the expressions are also wonderful
V1 for me - fantastic use of selective colour with great movement on that hammer, an amazing shot.
I think V1. works very well Dave, me not being a purest but! then again I like V2. as well, the most important thing from my point of view, is not colour pop or not, But the fact you have captured the movement of the hammer perfectly, now that is a dam good shot, regards Leon.
Excellent Dave,
Fred.
Fred.
V2 for me (though mousing over is fun...) As Barbs says, this is about the moving hammer, it's the contrast of the motion blur and the calm concentration in that man's face. The colour is fun but a bit of a distraction.
Moira
Moira
Making do and mending: it used to be popular in the U.K. before the throwaway society took a hold.
Blacksmithing is endlessly fascinating. The concentration in those taut muscles speaks volumes.
An excellent study, the close crop and the mono are perfect.
Mind you, it's V2 for me: I'm having a year of being a purist . . .
Regards
Bill
Blacksmithing is endlessly fascinating. The concentration in those taut muscles speaks volumes.
An excellent study, the close crop and the mono are perfect.
Mind you, it's V2 for me: I'm having a year of being a purist . . .
Regards
Bill
V1 is wonderful. Red horn iron depicts it nicely. Deep
Powerfull shots
mike
mike
Fascinating shot. I believe these two also do vasectomies.
V1, not just for the colour-popping but for the slightly more detailed shadows, for instance, the man's shorts. Was the hammer closest to the axle going down or up at the moment of capture? If it was going down, the motion blur says otherwise and that's likely the result of a first/front curtain flash. A rear-curtain would have probably resulted in a nicer looking motion blur.
Still the blurring adds movement and it's a nice addition. The picture would have also been just as nice without the two other hammers on the left hand side showing at the very edge of the frame.
Regardless of my nit-picking though, I am proud to give my vote to this picture as well, and taking the vote count past the Readers' Choice mark of 30. Well deserved!
(In the meantime, I realised I was the 31st to vote hehe...)
Still the blurring adds movement and it's a nice addition. The picture would have also been just as nice without the two other hammers on the left hand side showing at the very edge of the frame.
Regardless of my nit-picking though, I am proud to give my vote to this picture as well, and taking the vote count past the Readers' Choice mark of 30. Well deserved!
(In the meantime, I realised I was the 31st to vote hehe...)
The colour in V1 is quite subtle and works well for me - but both versions are very good. interesting commentary too.
Cliff
Cliff
movement and concentration make this one Dave V2 for me
Graham
Graham
Great image, not posed which is even better! I love the beads of sweat, a great moment caught, Dave
Maggie
Maggie
Superb image Dave, for me it has to be V1
Hugh
Hugh
Dave would you believe I compose and crop with the camera. But I would never teach this way.
So I would have had two heads in. Not too good for your tag Photo Journalism either.
WesternRed.
So I would have had two heads in. Not too good for your tag Photo Journalism either.
WesternRed.
Wonderful idea.
Definitely v2 for me. For some reason, the selective red colouring takes away from the motion of the hammer, which I think is more important here.
Anne
Anne
A fine candid capture, Dave....definitely V1 for me!
Trev
Trev
Like it, Dave!
ChristineD
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Both versions work well ,prefer v1 with the touch of colour,
Glad to make this excellent shot 70 Dave..Lin
Superb Dave. The toning is very nice indeed and I love the sense of movement in the hammers. I am not always keen on colour popped images but this is an exception. No hesitation in awarding my UA
Derek
Derek
Great movement and colour popping.
Regards.
gavin
Regards.
gavin
That tiny bit of red certainly works to focus attention - so v1 gets my vote today
Helen
Helen
Wow thats really really good Dave. Love V1 with the 'popped' colour of the steel. Cliche it may be buts its totally suitable here. i believe in using techniques when they are appropriate. Its the over use at times when its not, which turns people off these techniques. The expressions and body language is so intense and focused. Paul
Good timing Dave, it sure looks hot work you can see it in the capture, I like both but would go for v2 if pushed. good work as always.
John
John
Stunning image Dave, brilliant clarity .... v2 for me......... with the quality of shot, I think perhaps it doesn't need the pop.
Gareth
Gareth
v1 for me that is expert selective colouring. I can just imagine the smell and the sound.
V1 for me. It is the correct colour of the iron when hot from the forge ready for shaping.
I know this because my father was a blacksmith and I witness this transformations in his workshop and I operated the Huge wind blower to keep the fire going.
Wonderful shots. IB
I know this because my father was a blacksmith and I witness this transformations in his workshop and I operated the Huge wind blower to keep the fire going.
Wonderful shots. IB
I also feel its about the settings you used to get the special effect of the hammer movement - brilliant
AVA
AVA
