The Smith at work

[bugmeister]

There were signs up asking us not to use flash while he was working which made this a bit challenging, but on the other hand, I did get some nice movement blur, but whether that is the shutter speed or my hands I'm not sure

 

 

Canon EOS40D, Canon 50mm f1.8 @ f1.8 @ 1/30s @ iso200 (handheld)

[Korky]

I really do like this one - that little bit of blur and the lovely warm tones look wonderful.

 

All the better for not using flash methinks!

 

Korky

[Guest]

I think the blur kind of adds to this image as it shows the activity

[ChrisLumix]

The blur is exactly where you need it - in the arm and hammer. Good shot.

[Kobione]

A very warm scene, Bugs, and yes, the blur is OK, it completes the picture of his handiwork.

[NannyFerret]

I'm glad you didn't use flash, it would have spoilt the atmosphere.

Nice one, Bugs.

[FUJI]

Your camera,plus your photographic skills have done a wonderful job of capturing a very wide range of tones, from highlight on the Smith's back to the red hot iron and the glowing forge.......all without losing the more muted areas.......the movement blur gives life to what could be just another static shot.

FUJI

[Guest]

The blur is exactly where you need it - in the arm and hammer. Good shot.

Yes, spot on.

[bugmeister]

Thanks all, it's one I'm rather pleased with

[KateW]

It's all been said. A lovely environmental portrait, and the blur just adds to it.

[JohnP]

I too think the movement blur is spot on... good capture.

[NannyFerret]

Great shot. 

[David]

I can't add anything that hasn't already been said, a really nice image that probably works better without flash, you get a real sense of the heat from the forge and the motion has been well captured (could look like a 'pose' if the flash had frozen the action). A great photograph all round