The Welder

[Richard]

I been asked to take some photographs to go on the walls at work to give an overview of some of the things we do. This gave me the opportunity to nip down to prototyping and catch this welding shot. This shot was rejected but I still quite like it.

[JAS_Photo]

I like it too!

[Mad Aussie]

Me too!

[AntZ]

Fantastic composition and exposure.

[Wicked Dark]

It's well shot and highly illustrative of someone doing something that's not ordinary - it's dynamic and interesting. Why did they reject? Silly people.

[casil403]

Count me in as a liker also! :highfive:

[Bambi]

yup another vote! I think it's perfect!

silly people indeed!

[Michaelaw]

Great shot :thumbup:

[Marko]

I agree - fantastic shot; silly rejectors.

[Richard]

Wow thanks for all the comments guys...

They actually went with this shot and edit in the end...

[Marko]

Silly rejectors. Shot 2 is okay..but shot 1 is fab!
Nice work!

[Bambi]

Silly rejectors. Shot 2 is okay..but shot 1 is fab!
Nice work!

yes. Nomination well deserved too, I may add!

[Mad Aussie]

I like that 2nd shot also. Great camera angle and composition!

[Richard]

Thanks everyone, to be honest I didn't have to work to hard to get the shots, everything just came together.. :)

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks everyone, to be honest I didn't have to work to hard to get the shots, everything just came together.. :)
Ok ... see ... well ... never admit that Richard! EVERY photo was an exercise in precision planning and execution! Got it?? ;)

[JAS_Photo]

Things I learned From Star Trek: # 45 The Scotty Formula

You must always exaggerate the time needed and difficulty of the mission. When you succeed and come in with time to spare and and a job well done, they will be amazed at your obvious expertise!

[AcadieLibre]

I like the first one, has a very authentic working man feel to it. I would leave it, fabulous photo.

[Richard]

:headslap: mmm I recall the 'The Scotty Formula', I must try and remember to use it...

[ericmark]

I like the first one. I am told that when looking through glass the arc eye problem is reduced but I wonder how you took the shot health and safety wise? I am always a little worried of taking a shot which when viewed I could be asked for my risk assessment and method statement.
How close was the camera and did you do anything to protect the lens?
Both were good shots and as always it's personal taste but I liked first best.

[Fortytwo]

What what? They rejected the first one? Why? It's by far the best and a great shot. Definately a keeper! It's a real gem...

[Richard]

How close was the camera and did you do anything to protect the lens?


The welding bay is in the corner of the shop floor, I used a speedlight mounted on a tripod off camera with a cheap ebay diffuser to add to the ambient lighting. I then hand held the camera so I could move about a bit. If I had thought things through I should have used live view, but no used the view finder instead. I think I must have been 3-4 metres away with a 55-250mm lens. I got ask the welder to try and direct the sparks away from the camera.

Not to much thought given to health and safety...

[edG]

my vote goes to #1 as well - excellent work Richard, thanks for sharing

[russ]

Artistically the 1st shot is definitely superior! From a strictly technical point of view maybe the 2nd shows the skill of the welder better and isn't the the goal of the photo's to show technical expertise and sell the shop's product?