Blacksmith in Liberia

He makes the tools for the farmers to cultivate the land in the north

of Liberia.

Thanks for your comments and rating. Karl

Magnificent image - outstanding. Best regards.

Great shot of this blacksmith and his helper in full action.Choice POV on the bare shop and the basic tools and skillful use of the color patches to highlight the work.Excellent image!

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

Life photo should be BW and the fire is reddish, well chosen solution, Karl!

Best regards

PDE

Jon, Laurent and Pierre, thanks for your time and encouraging comments on this photo. I shot it last month in a village market in Voinjama in northern Liberia. I must say I am very satisfied with what I could get from this verry narrow place with difficult light conditions. I was lucky that they accepted being photographed and that they continued doing their work without posing for the camera.

Out of some scrap iron the smith forges the red-hot metal to make a traditional small hoe which is fixed on a short wooden handle to be used by the farmers as their main agricultural tool. The helper operates a mechanical bellows to keep the necessary heat of the charcoal fire.

Very nicely composed beautiful work, Karl!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Great composition in this shot. Love the selective colouring which is perfect for this shot. Well seen and executed, best wishes William

It seems to me, I'm spending my whole night on your portfolio. Excellent image, good composition and a very nice character you find here. I like the processing very much.

Cheers.