Forging Damascus Steel
This is Nikolai. He is a master craftsman specializing in hand-made knives. He lives in Bulgaria near the town of Sopot. In this photo he is creating a billet o...
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This is Nikolai. He is a master craftsman specializing in hand-made knives. He lives in Bulgaria near the town of Sopot. In this photo he is creating a billet of Damascus steel which later became a hunting knife. The low light of evening made this forge work very dramatic with the sparks flying everywhere. I put this up here two different ways to get opinions from you talented people. Which do you prefer and why?
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johnnyglendinning
January 11, 2018
I prefer this colour version over the B/W version. The colour gives it heat. Both are great by the way
brianbaitystudio
January 11, 2018
thank you very much for sharing your thoughts Johnny. I feel the same way. I created the whole image in my mind first with the fire being the light source which naturally would cast the orange light. I offered the black and white version because a few friends said it would be cool in black and white and of course to seek a consensus from my peers and mentors here.
sumaiyabasadien
February 17, 2018
I really like the colour version. It brings the scene to life. The light on his face increases the intensity of the scene . Beautiful.
brianbaitystudio
February 18, 2018
thank you Samaiya. I appreciate you giving your time to comment. your impressions are helpful for future photo ideas
brianbaitystudio
June 03, 2018
yes, that idea has been discussed a few times with the master knife makers. great minds think alike
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