Silver smith at work

[Manfred M]

In Thimpeu, the capital city of Bhutan at the National Institude for Zorig , students are trained in the traditional arts of the country. Silver smith work is one of these arts, This image was taken in a small and dark workshop where both the silver and the forms used to make the silverware are created.

In this image the silver smith is using a series of small forming tools that are used to hammer the sheet of silver over a pattern to produce relief work.

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured, I like the composition of many angles and lines.

[Kodiak]

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…and I thought they were simple nails!

[Donald]

You are building up a very impressive, high-quality documentary record of your journey.

[Mike Buckley]

Wonderful!

[terrib]

A very interesting subject and great photo. I like the lighting you achieved.

[IzzieK]

+1 to Terri's comment...the lighting is very good.