Gunsmith

Artist: Lolabud
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Gunsmith

This man has been working in the gun shop every time I’ve gone in there. I believe his name is Tom. He and another gentleman have retired from their previous jobs and find great joy in recreating old muzzle loaders using the same techniques as the early settlers (see “Reflections of Old Salem”) These rifles are custom made for each individual who purchases them. When I asked where they get the bullets (musket balls) he told me that they make a mold for each gun and the gun owners have to melt down lead and make their own bullets. The guns are created from forms made from the original guns crafted by Timothy Vogler, the original owner of the gunshop in 1766. Old Salem, North Carolina.

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PrairieRose

Pamela! ~~ May I call you Pamela the Pro? The intensity and concentration you have captured on this gentleman’s face is fantastic….....very polished and highly professional image…....I think you ARE ready to give up your day job Girlfriend….LOL!! xo ….....BRAVO my Friend…........... :)))
Lolabud replied

hmmm…..give up my day job…....I love my day job, but photography would be a lot less stressful. :-)) Thank you for the high compliments Rose. You are a sweetheart.
Memaa

Fantastic B&W portrait shot. Wonderful lighting and focus. Really sensational work.
Lolabud replied

Thanks so much Sue. I’m very glad you like this.
rasnidreamer

Awesome B&W Pam. Prairie Rose is right—you have captured his intensity so well!
Lolabud replied

Thanks Sue. The gun shop is my favorite place to visit in Old Salem. We also have such a nice conversation with the men who work there.
Jellybean720

Great B&W.. :))
Lolabud replied

Thank you J. B. I appreciate your stopping by.
Jane Best

Excellent composition and portrait. Like the contrast of black and white and angle you took this photo from.
Lolabud replied

Thank you Jane. The only light is from the window. I was worried about movement, but it came out all right.
Chuck Wickham

I HAVE TO SAY…THIS IS EXTREMELY GOOD! SIMPLY FANTASTIC!
Lolabud replied

Thank you so much Chuck! These guys just love what they do. It amazes me how they recreate the workmanship of so long ago.
GerryMac

excellent!
Lolabud replied

Thanks so much Gerry.
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congratulations!!
Lolabud replied

Thanks very much Miranda and also for posting the homepage for me here. These features are so fleeting, I almost missed it. Truly a wonderful surprise.
MuscularTeeth

i used to work with a bloke who fired his own muskets – and yeah he would make musket balls and powder etc… fantastic photo.
Lolabud replied

Thanks very much. This is such a interesting place to visit. The guys that work there are happy to show you exactly how they make the muskets and the forms from the original guns. It is in one of the oldest settlements from early America.
Jennifer Resemius

beautiful image. congrats on the feature. well deserved.
Lolabud replied

Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate the comments and your taking a look.
webbie

Congratulations on being featured on Home page….:)
Lolabud replied

First time I’ve had that honor. I was quite thrilled to say the least. Thanks very much.
Christian Zammit

WELL DONE for featuring in the redbubble homepage.
your work is really great
Christian Zammit
Lolabud replied

Thanks so much. I appreciate your comments.
sugargirl

This is a fantastic portrait!