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25-FEB-2014

Traditional craftsmen

This man and those pictured in the next few pictures (to be posted) were spinning and weaving wool.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/200s f/4.0 at 31.0mm iso6400 full exif

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Lieve Snellings08-Mar-2014 18:03
Great photo ! V
Gill Kopy08-Mar-2014 02:05
I like this man's head wear - looks like something from a different age - not to mention the equipment. You sure got a great shot here V
Isabel Cutler07-Mar-2014 22:18
What a beautiful and simple spinning wheel.
Gerard Koehl07-Mar-2014 21:06
Magnifique avec cette machine artisanale. V
larose forest photos07-Mar-2014 18:41
The looms and the spinner are rustic but beautifully constructed. V
John Hamers07-Mar-2014 18:00
Very interesting capture of these craftsmen doing their traditional jobs so skilfully !!V
Martin Lamoon07-Mar-2014 17:20
Wonderful, also interesting to see the man with gloves on!
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globalgadabout07-Mar-2014 16:13
the hand-crafted equipment is remarkable...simple yet functional..
joseantonio07-Mar-2014 16:13
Such a difference between the old and new thechniques.V.
Bill Miller07-Mar-2014 15:25
Very colourful. I like that red carpet that sets off the scene.
Kim07-Mar-2014 15:00
Certainly a great image Helen, it tells a story about their culture! V
Jim Coffman07-Mar-2014 14:57
I find this so interesting! Great capture,Char...