The Mechanic by Cathie Tranent
Cathie Tranent

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In the moment his hand closed around his weapon,
His mind readied itself for the battle.
Man against the machine.

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About Cathie Tranent

I’m a wife.
A mother.
I work.
I blog.
I photograph.
I design tees.
I’m tired.

Hi, my name’s Cathie – although I am mostly animated and a bit of a character – I am a real person and like to think of myself as a digital artist. I occasionally revert to my original persona – taking “straight” photos!

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cathie tranent, cathiet, grease, greasy, hand, mechanic, the mechanic, tool

Comments

  • Lisa  Kenny
    Lisa Kennyalmost 5 years ago

    Ooh I like it! Very manly.

  • Catalin Soare
    Catalin Soarealmost 5 years ago

    I like it too, excellent lighting and detail!

  • Nate Welk
    Nate Welkalmost 5 years ago

    Great composition

  • Cathie Tranent
    Cathie Tranentalmost 5 years ago

    Thanks Lisa, Catalin and Nathan for your kind comments.

  • Craig Goldsmith
    Craig Goldsmithalmost 5 years ago

    Awesome you can almost smell the grease, grim and sweat. Well done.

  • Mugsy
    Mugsyalmost 5 years ago

    This is absolutely awesome!

  • billyboy
    billyboyalmost 5 years ago

    Hey Cathie, ’bout time you put this one in… I so love this BW! BB

  • Damian
    Damianalmost 5 years ago

    Wonderful shot, really well done!

  • snoopytas
    snoopytasalmost 5 years ago

    Great strong image Cathie. Tells the story, very simply and very effectively. Brilliant image!

  • Cathie Tranent
    Cathie Tranentalmost 5 years ago

    Ooh!

    Thanks Craig, Mugsy, Billy, Damian and Rick!!

    I love this photo, referred to in our place as “Man with a Large Tool” or “My Greasy Mitt” depending on who is talking about it!!