Watching and waiting

Better on large view for the detail if you have a moment. Thank you.

Lester and I went to an open day at the Pitstone Green Museum of Rural Life today. It's not very big but it's a delightful place to visit.

After Lester left to finish his bicycle ride, I stayed on for half an hour or so longer and watched Rory here working on the bicycle rack he was forging for himself.
He was very kind and was happy for me to take as many shots as I wanted. I explained to him that I am very much a learner and he said that if I had any photos that turned out OK, would I send him one because he had none of himself working at the forge. Happily, I have a couple that I think he might be reasonably pleased with; it'll be a nice way to say thank you to him for his kindness.

It was incredibly relaxing to watch Rory shape his bike rack bit by bit and the half hour I spent watching and taking shots was a very special time that I'll always remember.

[Alison]

Fab shot

[Maggiemae]

I didn't know a forge looked like this! Great to see!

[Jennifer C]

I love visiting places like this, and it's great that you have the confidence to say that your photos are of a good enough standard to send to Rory. This is a beauty!

[judith deacon]

Nice shot, nothing better than watching a Craftsman at work!

[Brian Baptie]

Sign of a good craftsman. No rush...

[Mac]

Cool shot! I love to see stuff like this!

[Gena Pegg]

What a great experience!! Building himself a bicycle rack! How wonderful. I am positive he will be thrilled with your photos...and that enjoyed your company as well. Thanks for sharing this, it is so interesting.

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely shot.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

What a grand shot!

[Claire]

What a fabulous experience, quite envious :0)
Super shot too

[Kazzy]

It must have been incredibly interesting and calming to watch Rory as he worked! This is a great shot, love the dull colours in the surrounds against the flash of bright fire :)

[Jean Tookey]

A great capture ! It is so good to see these craftsmen working.

[Milanie]

You find the most interesting places to visit - this is a really nice shot, both of the experience and for its photographic highlights. Like the colors (you can almost feel the heat from the fire against the duller gray/browns) and the different textures make this a unique shot. Bet he loved it!

[Margaret Brown]

Great capture, it's nice to know there is still craftsmen around

[Al Bailey]

Super capture ..... what an interesting place to visit and a lovely shot too :)

[crewnelson]

Lovely story. I'll bet he will be pleased with his photo.

[👑 AnaZad]

Rory will be delighted to get your pictures. Very nice composition of a very interesting job.

[Janet]

There's something special about watching a craftsman making a real item of use.

[Netkonnexion]

I really love shots like this. Atmospheric and alive. Cool work.

[Ariel]

Oh, how lovely! I do like seeing these. We have a small forge locally that does training weekends occasionally - haven't ever managed to get a decent pic of it though.

[Jen Hudson]

Super shot of him watchng and waiting. Caught it perfectly. Lovely shot of the forge and all the tools to show us what goes on.

[Carole Imes]

Great shot, Alison and thanks for your warm welcome. It's good to be back.

[Lisa Stein]

How nice to share this great shot with him! Very nice composition and capture of him at work. I have really missed your shots over the past few days, Alison!