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Western Leather

© Kalena Randall

Western Leather

Uploaded: January 15, 2014

Description

This is a photo of the leather tooling on the stirrup fender of my western show saddle. The detail came through so nicely that I can see the grain in the leather and it shows the beautiful leather work of the artist.

Nikon D7000 and 24-85 mm FX lens at 2 sec at f14, 70mm, and ISO 160. PP in LR5 only. In camera white balance adjustments. 1/19/2014

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Dale Hardin January 16, 2014

I'm very impressed with the close ups everyone is posting. This is a beautifully tooled rendition, Kalena, and nicely captured. It does create a desire to hear more about your riding. Can you share some details? #1559806

Peter W. Marks January 16, 2014

Kalena, I could never have got even close with guessing that this was leather. Beautiful work from a great artist I would say. One small mistake and there would be no erasing and starting over. I would very much like to see some images of the complete saddle and the stirrup guards. And yes, your image is showing even the minutest detail; excellent work! #10948460

Kalena Randall January 16, 2014

Thanks Dale and Peter!

Dale, I have been riding for almost twenty years. You know, typical girl that's horse crazy. I ride western pleasure and hunter under saddle mostly. I gave ridden endurance and done a little jumping. I don't do either of those much anymore because as I get older I find I don't bounce so well. I have a big 16 + hand Quarter hirse named Chaz. If I could keep him away from the camera long enough to get a good photo I'll post one. :-)

Peter, here's a photo that is another part of my saddle along with my bridle. #10948500

Jeff E Jensen January 16, 2014

This is really beautiful, Kalena. Nice work! #10948511

Kalena Randall January 16, 2014

Thanks very much, Jeff! #10948525

Stephen Shoff January 16, 2014

I agree, very nice work, Kalena. #10948625

Kalena Randall January 16, 2014

Thanks, Stephen. #10948643

Beth Spencer January 17, 2014

This is a great shot of absolutely beautiful leather work. Great Macro! I would love to see your horse and the whole saddle. #10948940

Rita K. Connell level-classic January 17, 2014

Beautiful indeed, to have that talent. wonderful capture of artist work. #10948989

Kalena Randall January 17, 2014

Thanks, Rita and Beth! Hey, Beth, this wasn't a macro shot - just a close up! #10949021

Elaine Hessler January 18, 2014

Beautiful!!! I'd love to see a picture of your horse too! Guess what? I ride too! Just started about 7 years ago. It's pretty hard to start as an adult, but I am getting there.

We will have to get together for a ride sometime! #10950030

Susan Williams January 18, 2014

Beautiful close-up work, Kalena. I'd love to see Chaz and the full saddle, too! #10950449

Michael Kelly level-deluxe January 18, 2014

Wonderful lighting and texture. A great capture of a remarkably beautiful piece of workmanship. #10950495

Debbie E. Payne January 18, 2014

I love the wonderful clarity in this close-up shot. Great image, Kalena. #10950540

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 18, 2014

Would love to see a photo of Chaz... that is one beautiful saddle. #10950579

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