DSC08758: Welding

DSC08758: Welding, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I really like this photograph. The light from the welding illuminates the craftsman's front. The smoke from the contact is really amazing. I love the interaction of his hands and the welding rig that is taking place, how he protects one of his hands with a glove and keeps one open to get a better feel.

Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

DSC08794: Smoke and Light

DSC08794: Smoke and Light, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I love how the smoke is kind of bubbling up from the MIG lead and how the light is going at an angle over the top of the steel almost between 30-45 degrees. Very strange!

Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 45 mm
ISO Speed: 200

DSC08799

DSC08799, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

The steel that the man is welding on is about 1''thick. He is also using a MIG Welding rig.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

DSC08778: Plasma Cutter

DSC08778: Plasma Cutter, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

This person was using a Plasma Cutter to place a bevel on this pipe.

Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 200

DSC08765: MIG Rig

DSC08765: MIG Rig, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

One of the craftsmen using a MIG welding rig to work.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200