Bright Spark by MossSphere
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Description
Thought it might be interesting to follow an 'old workshop' theme for a while...
This was taken in a drop forge at Oldbury in the West Midlands (UK). This area was famous for 'metal bashing' and there are still places using old equipment.
This works were forging sledge hammer heads from 4 inch (10cm) hexagon steel bars using hand operated drop forges - the operator pulls on a rope, which tightens a strap on a revolving pulley, as the pulley revolves it lifts the hammer head (which is fitted with part of a die), another person brings in the heated bar and puts it on the 'die' fixed to the anvil. When the operator lets go of the rope the hammer drops - the picture above is the result!
I wanted to convey the 'thump' you get when the hammer hits, and to give a feel for the lighting and atmosphere in the place, so no flash only available light (this meant living with some movement - difficult to avoid as the whole place shook when the hammer dropped!). It took a few exposures to get this image, mainly due to digital camera 'shutter delay', but I hope you think it was worth it!
This works is still going, still making sledge hammers and pick heads, but they have replaced these old drop hammers with 'new' (1960s!) pnuematic machines.
This was taken in a drop forge at Oldbury in the West Midlands (UK). This area was famous for 'metal bashing' and there are still places using old equipment.
This works were forging sledge hammer heads from 4 inch (10cm) hexagon steel bars using hand operated drop forges - the operator pulls on a rope, which tightens a strap on a revolving pulley, as the pulley revolves it lifts the hammer head (which is fitted with part of a die), another person brings in the heated bar and puts it on the 'die' fixed to the anvil. When the operator lets go of the rope the hammer drops - the picture above is the result!
I wanted to convey the 'thump' you get when the hammer hits, and to give a feel for the lighting and atmosphere in the place, so no flash only available light (this meant living with some movement - difficult to avoid as the whole place shook when the hammer dropped!). It took a few exposures to get this image, mainly due to digital camera 'shutter delay', but I hope you think it was worth it!
This works is still going, still making sledge hammers and pick heads, but they have replaced these old drop hammers with 'new' (1960s!) pnuematic machines.
Comments (15)
TwoPynts
VERY worth it! Man, what a great shot. Give new meaning to the phrase "sparks fly!" I can almost hear that thump. Well captured heavy metal madness!!!
diomedes66
Magnificent shot! And I know full well the 'timing' issues of digital cameras! So, your did more than well done! Superb!
Zacko
One word says it all....COOOOOOOL!!!!!! Have a great day #:O)
BrockLawson
Wow. Don't let the hammer hit you on the way out :P
Lary
Suuperb lightmotion! very good shot! :)
LICORNEDECRISTAL
ohhhhhhhhh quelle photo fascinante!!!!!!!!
chrysalide
a wonderful photography with nice shadows. have a good day
cynlee
POOOOOOOW!!! a mighty force & capture... interesting info :]
escafeld
There were many cutlery firms in Sheffield, where I was born, and in the night I could hear these 'drop hammers' and it was a sort of soothing sound for some strange reason. Thanks for awakening the memories. Love it!!!
WiserAngel
VERY cool to look at!
CDBrugg
the colours are fantastic
Enmos
Wow amazing work here, awesome !!! :o)
sossy
fantastic and powerful capture! very impressive and contrastful! ;o)
Yinn
you had pushed the botton just the right moment ... excellent!
danculik
great moment