Welding - what a challenge!

[elephunk]

I've been wanting to go and shoot inside this engineering firm for months now, so today I got up the nerve to go and ask. The exposure is really demanding. Get it right for the sparks and welder, and the arc blows right out. For this one I needed to blend a layer containing the work area just after the arc went off, just to get some detail there. Today was just step one on the learning path, next time I'll take some strobes and make a proper job of it.



Thanks for looking

[jakethepig]

Wow, Given the circumstances Elephunk I think that you did one hell of a job with this. I know how bright that arc actually is and that shot must have been so difficult. Great how you have captured the sparks coming off the torch. The colouring in the shot is good too. Not many would give or even think of giving this a try so well done. You did this shot a lot of justice Elephunk.

Jake

[Sheriliz]

This is so cool. It must have been very difficult to catch.

[mechanic1300]

Well done. I captured some images of welding last week in my own workshop so I know how demanding it would have been to get a shot close to the torch in detail. Nice image and great colours.

[Normw]

I think it's a great shot. Nice work.

[fstopMike]

Bring strobes and make a proper shot? I'm having a hard time finding anything wrong with this shot! I really like the blended effect you have here. Looking forward to seeing your next effort just to compare.

[Fred flyfisher]

Wow, I can imagine what a challenge this was. You did a great job with it too... TNX for sharing.

[Digidave]

This a great shot considering the circumstances! You could try using strobes, but I think it would be a mistake. I think it would blow out the entire scene. Would be interesting to see your results though.

[nickimacrae]

Wow this is really facinating - I would LOVE to see more shots like this! Are you going back?

[lputman]

I think you did well with the techniques that you used here! Great photograph. I love the hues.