started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by jgirl57:
Congrats one of my tops

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by Lydia:
Congratulations!

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by dtremain:
This is a great image that goes beyond a photograph and just draws you into the scene emotionally. No distractions. Just attractions. Nicely done.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by franktheyank:
Congrats on the blue and your new personal best.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by grahamgator:
Congrats on your first Blue; nice tones here.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by pamb:
Huge congratulations on your first Blue and new PB! So very happy for you and it's very well deserved for this wonderfully shot and processed image of a genuine character. Somehow you've managed to capture the obvious pride he has always had in his work; that is oft times very difficult to achieve.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by Deve:
WOW thanks everyone. This is my mate 85 years young Keith. He is one of the best armature winder and balancer in Australia.
Keith Used to have a very successful business and sold it many years ago when he retired from business. The current owners still get him in to balance armatures when they have trouble with any of their jobs. BTW he was also my model for the Jack and Jill photo on a sad note my wife naomik and self lost our little fur daughter (Jack Russell) of 18 years to old age last week. The pain is unbearable but we know that she is now in the arms of Jesus.

God Bless you all.

Message edited by author 2015-02-11 02:16:49.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by Neat:
Knew this was the winner as soon as I saw it :)

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by jomari:
Congratulations, Deve. Nice to see the man keeping on with his work when he has all that accumulated expertise.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment by PaulFrocchi:
nicely done. congratulations!