Blacksmiths at work

[Spearmint]

Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead had a Draught Horse and Vintage Machinery weekend.

These are a few of the blacksmiths showing their talents

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#4



Thanks for looking...

[wigz]

Excellent series. I really like the light in these. #4 is my favourite

[Spearmint]

Thank you, it was quite dark and trying to get the balance of light right was a bit hit and miss.

[loose cannon]

I'll simply agree with Alan here.

[Spearmint]

Thank you!

[Alan]

Great subjects.

Wondering if you could have got down low and in front of them so we could have seen their faces illuminated by the coals etc? Might not have been possible.....

[Spearmint]

Unfortunately it was during an open day. Not only was it crowded, we were behind a wooden barrier, so getting close to any of them was difficult. Although I've been to the property a few times, there was once when Oscar (#2 image) was working by himself and we were allowed to enter the work area and get some great close-up shots of him at work.

[avkomp]

Nice series, 4 is the most engaging of these. Good work