Blacksmith

© Ken Smith

Blacksmith

Uploaded: October 03, 2010

Description

At Fort Atkinson, Nebraska. Every month, they have living history demonstrations from May to October, in which 50+ people put on the clothes from that era and transport back into the 1820s. In addition to people demonstrating craft work and the Indian agent, military re-enactors interpret the activities of the Sixth Regiment of United States Infantry and First Regiment of United States Riflemen.

F4, 1/80th sec, ISO 250, 88mm focal length


Exif: F Number: 4, ExposureTime: 1204/100000 seconds, ISO: 250, FocalLength: 88.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic October 03, 2010

One more. #1313958

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 03, 2010

Outstanding, Ken. You gotta love those re-enactments. Such a wealth of opportunities. Love it. #8944030

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 03, 2010

Both images are outstanding, Ken. Perfect tones and composition. #8944034

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 03, 2010

Wonderful period portraits, Ken -- your lighting and tones are excellent. We're going up today -- hope I get something good too :) #8944152

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic October 03, 2010

I love these shots Ken! Great job! #8944295

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 03, 2010

Nice job! #8944818

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 03, 2010

Super captures, Ken....I like this stuff too..Hoping to go to Merimac Springs next Saturday for old timers thing.....I might get to meet Tommy Burgess. Have a nice week!! #8944934

Debra R. Harder October 05, 2010

These are both wonderful images, Ken! The tones, lighting, textures, details and set-up are fantastic. It's also nice when someone is willing to pose...lol!! Superb...as always!! jsb #8949543

October 20, 2010

A picture is worth a thousand words?, Well I have just one for this one Ken... Spectacular.. Great up close look and feel for this blacksmith image.. Very well done

Brian #8986622

Renee Doyle November 15, 2010

WTG Ken!!! Big congrats on this excellent capture and finalist!!!! #9036402

Sharon Day November 15, 2010

Great shot, Ken!!! Congratulations and good luck! #9036768

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 15, 2010

on your finalist! 8o) #9037244

Danny B. Head November 15, 2010

Beautiful capture! Congrats! #9037712

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Nicely captured, Ken; Congratulations! #9038762

Kathy Cline November 15, 2010

Super portrait Ken

glitter-graphics.com #9038959

Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010

Wonderful portrait, congrats! #9039764

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

WTG Ken, this is outstanding. Congratulations! #9040101

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 16, 2010

Just like being there! BIG Congrats on your wonderful Finalist Ken! #9041230

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 16, 2010

Up close and personal! Congratulations on this terrific finalist! #9041547

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010

This is such a great portrait, Ken!! Huge congratulations on your EXCELLENT finalist!! jsb #9041669

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 16, 2010

I really thought I commented on this one....great story telling shot!
Congratulations on your finalist! #9041732

Shawn Jennings November 16, 2010

Congratulations again, Ken! Well done! #9041734

Mitch Spence level-classic November 16, 2010

A super character study of a man at work, Ken. Congratulations. #9041937

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Ken, you are on a roll friend!

jo ann c. #9042333

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Congratulations Ken! #9042435

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS & good luck on this incredible finalist, Ken! WTG! #9043010

Dr Silly level-classic November 17, 2010

Wonderful portrait and Congrats on your Finalist Ken. :O) #9044717

Shawn Jennings December 13, 2010

WTG Ken! Congrats once again! #9097020

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, a super story telling portrait Ken! #9097082

Renee Doyle December 13, 2010

And another BIG congrats Mr Smith!!! Excellent work! #9097183

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 13, 2010

Congratulation again Ken. Nice finalist. #9097245

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 13, 2010

You got a double on this guy....Congratulations! #9099164

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 13, 2010

All of those in that series you need to enter, they are all super...congrats Ken

jo ann c. #9099561

Debra R. Harder December 13, 2010

This is such a great portrait with fabulous lighting and details, Ken! Congratulations on another BRILLIANT finalist! jsb #9100502

Merna L. Nobile December 13, 2010

It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9100719

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9101789

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 15, 2010

wonderful finalist, congratulations Ken! #9104482

Boyd L. Alexander December 15, 2010

Congratulations again Ken on you terrific finalist! #9105289

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 15, 2010

GREAT character shot Ken, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #9106761

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