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Tapping the Steel
Image Title:  Tapping the Steel
 
 By: Mark Kresl  
  Copyright ©2005



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Photographer Mark Kresl {K:9434}
Project #50 Alternate Perspective Camera Model Nikon D70
Categories People
From The Field
Film Format
Portfolio People at Work
Lens Tamron AF 28-300mm
Uploaded 8/23/2005 Film / Memory Type Viking 1GB
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 223 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 10 Rating Critique Only Image
Location City -  Omaha
State -  NEBRASKA
Country - United States   United States
About This is 9000 pounds of molten steel. It is being guided by a man operating a crane that is holding the vat by a giant hook. He positions the vat over the mold and lines up the openings. The workers in the picture open the tap and close it when flames start coming out of the top of the mold.
This is really dangerous work and these men must operate with extreme care. Once the mold is full, the bucket starts moving pretty quicky. Believe me, it sent me scurrying for cover.
You can see the heat inside radiating from the top. By the way, this very bucket was used during WWII to pour howitzer shells.
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There are 10 Comments in 1 Pages
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Larry Fosse   {K:65869} 8/23/2005
Another great one Mark...I also was involved in the construction of one of these plants in between college years


Larry Quigley   {K:12884} 8/23/2005
This is an outstanding composition and exposure, Mark. You "about" certainly adds to the picture and give a very good description of what's going on. Well Done! Larry


Matt Hopson   {K:1351} 8/23/2005
Amazing series Mark
It certainly looks hot. A very unforgiving environment. Something like mine (mining)
Do you remember your camera settings?
btw thanks for comments on Pearl Lake.
kysoti.


Judi Liosatos   {K:34029} 8/24/2005
Yes, I remember seeing this being done. It does get very hot. I could tell you some horror stories...but I don't feel this is the place for it...LOL!!

Judi


Chris Spracklen   {K:32552} 8/24/2005
Wow! Looks a pretty dangerous job, Mark!
Excellent documentary shot.
Best regards, Chris


Maria Luisa Vial   {K:36017} 8/24/2005
Great shot Mark... Love how the spaks looks and the incredible detail given the low light conditions... Excellent exposure...

It seems a dangerous job... Hope they have good security rules there...

Cheers,

MaLuisa


Arthur Kornienko   {K:10387} 8/24/2005
Super shot Mark. You can almost feel how hot it is and be carefuly you don't melt your equipment, Nikon won't cover it (ha ha).


Dave Stacey   {K:121118} 8/27/2005
Wonderful shot of the work going on here, Mark!
Dave.


Mary Brown   {K:68627} 9/20/2005
This stell mill series is so wonderfully done. I'm sure the lighting was hard to work with, but you have captured the colours vividly. They tell a story that makes one appreciate the hot, dangerous work these guys do. Terrific.
Mary


Dr. Rafael Springmann   {K:86767} 10/6/2005
I've already commented on the last photo of this series, Mark, and come back to it because it's so very interesting and your "about" is highly instuctive.
Shana Tove Umetuka (Sweet) to you too and thank you for your very kind comments on my photos.
Best regards,
Rafi


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