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contrasty metal lit by a low in the sky winter sun. Black & White conversion done in RAW with Nikon's Capture NX - a very simple tool that gives great results.

FYI - this was shot with a 1:1 macro - so feel free to view the original size for a real extreme metal feel.

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minnemynx says:

Ooh, this is really nice!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

dm144 says:

Amazing detail and contrast.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Robertson the Bruce says:

absolute eye candy. love the smooth industrial vibe. there is something very human in this mechanical creation. great composition, beautiful light. nice work dave.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

ReefRaff says:

Love the texture here!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

peterdgross says:

great results, indeed.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Great shot and neat detail, Dave
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrei Z says:

Very nice. The contrast really brings out the texture of the metal.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

deborah d. lattimore says:

the magnificent photographer margaret bourke-white would highly approve of this :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

fnkymnky says:

I like the tension going on here and the light makes it a perfect b&w. Nice work Dave.

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

kcowekung says:

as fnkymnky puts it... there is tension in the mood of this pic... nicely done..::))
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

There is No Spoon Photography says:

Nice B&W!!! Awesome highlight control.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Great metallic macro so perfect in the black and white!! The texture has been captured so well!
Thanks for sharing in our Non-nature macros theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

This a great shot!!
Thank you very much for participating
and making Karma a fun place!!!!
I saw this in :
KARMA ** LET'S PLAY TAG ** Thread **
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

nature55 says:

Wow, great clarity and outstanding detail! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

I saw this in : True Colors Thread !
KARMA True Colors...The Color is ** SILVER **
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Cobra064 says:

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
flickr.com/groups/bwphotoaward/ Feel free to post this wonderful photo into our weekly competition
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

Thanks for the kind words, views and faves everyone. This was an unexpected bonus wandering out into the backyard one afternoon...

Thanks for the invite Cobra - adding :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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