Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by lshles:
Excellent capture. One of the best in this challenge.

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by docurrie:
I see soneone else was at Hale Farm and Village. Parts seem a little blown out, but overall a good capture.

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by ecdillon:
I think this is a wonderful image. I love the circular motion of his body. The place where his legs and left arm are cropped is a little awkward. Overall perfect for this challenge. 10.

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by arngrimur:
A big plus for photographing a person at work. Nice title, good composition and post processing. -9

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by james_so:
Great shot, nice to see a smith actually still smithing things ;) would have liked to see either no movement or a bit more movement on the hammer but definately one of my favorites from this challenge either way..

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by TheStick:
Well done. Like the b/w. 9

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by sandabella:
Nice bold image 9

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by macrothing:
8 - Met the Challenge. Well captured use of tools. Good character here. Black and white works well, perhaps sepia may have had more 'effect', not sure. Criticism; a tighter crop, or just losing that background left 'something'. A different angle (though I know you would sacrifice the 'character') but incorporating/emphasizing the tools (including his hands - especially at rear) would make this a better photograph in my opinion. Original and a good capture of a true skilled trade(sman).

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by 1olddawg:
Just Great! B&W when taken properly is excellent for showing lighting contrasts. Would have not cropped quite so tightly. I gave it a 9

Hard Metal.....Soft Heart
by hdogg4u

Comment by loriprophoto:
The human interest aspect in this picture makes it wonderful. I also like the black and white. Well done and good luck.