New Salem Blacksmith
New Salem, Illinois Blacksmith demonstration workshop
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Carlos Teófilo
Beautiful dear Arlene.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thank you so much Carlos!
Dave Moilanen
Wow Arlene! You took an interesting subject and really set the mood in this with just the right amount of darkness! Brilliant work!!
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi Dave! Thanks-a-million. There was a spot of light coming thru a small window. I was mostly trying to get the right exposure + a clear shot, hand held.
ferndesign
this is great
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Fern! Glad you like it!
StacyLee
I love the shadows Arlene :)
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Stacy. I found this one when I was cleaning images off the memory card. I don’t know how I missed it when I took it in August.
Glenn-Patrick ...
Excellent light and comp…...
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Glen! You have a beautiful portfolio!
kathywaldron
love the details, shadows added great effect to this image Arlene!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Kathy! It was all just there waiting for me to photograph it! LUCKY ME!
Phil Deaves
Neatly captured…well done.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Phil! We have the same camera!
Riyllan
Very fine comp…. I lke this very much
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx for visiting! I enjoyed your writing too!
Riyllan
Well thank you very much and glad you paid me a visit as well :).
JeffreySchuka
Excellent! What an intriguing photo. The colors, textures, go superbly with the lighting/darkness. Beautiful Arlene.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Jeffery! I guess it works since New Salem is a working 1820’s demonstration town. Natural light hand held, lots of tries to get it!
Your sunflower looks lovely in my basement stair way by-the -way!
lightsmith
i like this – great play of light and shadow. very enticing and (to me) exciting.
Arlene Zapata
Thanx lightsmith. I only have a small flash + 1 lens, so everything is natural light for me.
David Sandercoe
Love the heavy metal ...........very rock’n’ roll…...!!
Arlene Zapata replied
Very original comment David! Thanx! :>)
Nvision Ink
Wow! Great macro! So much interesting elements to look at! The lighting and shadows are perfect! Well done Arlene!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanks Neil! Not a macro, 14-45 mm lens hand held! Many tries to get it. :>)
wayne d - wdp...
a nice play of light and shade here Arlene and full of detailed interest….....well done
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Wayne, much appreciated!
Theresa Rankin
Fantastic design and contrast!!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thank you Theresa, it was just laying there waiting to be photographed!
Per E. Gunnarsen
Great design, light and details, well done!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Per! I can’t believe I missed this one 1st look thru. It’s really starting to grow on me!
SNAPPYDAVE
amazing compo … love this
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanks Dave. This one is growing on me!
AtaAlishahi
simple but effective, well done Arlene :)
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Ata! Nice to hear from you!
Holly Werner
Well captured.
Arlene Zapata replied
Much appreciated Holly! You seem to like the works that take a lot of time or tries to get it.
Peter Evans
Excellent work, great composition!!!!!!!
R. Jason Smith
Very cool photo… not that it’s my place to dish out invitations on behalf of the MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Group, but you should think about adding this image there… Kudos!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Perspective! It’s not a macro. I only have a 14 to 45mm lens. This is hand held in low light. Many tries to get it, is there a group for that?
amarica
Excellent colors and composition Arlene
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx again! Hand held in low light!
articulation
Everything is right with this masterpiece of yours, Arlene…Let’s call it perfection…or…a spring for all seasons…;-)...[ this is a compliment ] by [ Daïnn&George ]
Arlene Zapata replied
Thank you so very much articulation! And for the watch list add too! Looking forward to seeing more of your work too!
amarica
Great capture, superb!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Ann! I’m really proud of this one. Right exposure in low light + hand held!
Van Cordle
I love this!!
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi Van, Thanx for all your wonderful comments, glad you enjoyed my portfolio!
MOC2
Excellent work.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx MOC@, this is one of my faves!
Samantha Lewan...
This is really lovely… I love old tools.. they are honest and wholesome…
my husband collects old handtools, and I like to capture there beauty… if you’d like to take a look… here
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Samantha:
This is a recreated 1840s blacksmith shop from the town of New Salem, where Abe Lincoln lived before he was president, so the tool are honest indeed!