Hammer and Anvil

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Mike

Used by a farrier, where steel, rust, and sweat are the tools of his trade.

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23 thoughts on “Hammer and Anvil”

Chillbrook on July 27, 2015 at 6:16 am said:

I bet that’s done some serious work Mike! Nice still life!

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- Mike on July 27, 2015 at 7:53 am said:
  
  Thanks Adrian. Still lifes are my first love.
  
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thewickedchicken on July 27, 2015 at 6:35 am said:

I love this, my husband is a farrier, 33 years and counting. 🙂

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- Mike on July 27, 2015 at 7:51 am said:
  
  I dedicate this photo to him and his hard work.
  
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Marian Green on July 27, 2015 at 9:43 am said:

The anvil wears the hammer out, you know.

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- Mike on July 27, 2015 at 11:24 am said:
  
  HA! Just a wee bit of innuendo there. Yes, my pretty, I am well aware of that.
  
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Sue on July 27, 2015 at 10:16 am said:

Nice bit of still life, Mike

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- Mike on July 27, 2015 at 11:23 am said:
  
  Thank you the good Lady Susan.
  
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  - Sue on July 27, 2015 at 11:39 am said:
    
    How d’you know I’m a good lady, Mike? 😉
    
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  - Mike on July 27, 2015 at 12:41 pm said:
    
    I sense that you are several things Susan. That list includes educated, intelligent, classy, well read, dignified, and certainly a lady. And a good one at that.
    
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  - Sue on July 27, 2015 at 1:12 pm said:
    
    You are very astute, Mike 🙂
    
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natuurfreak on July 27, 2015 at 6:01 pm said:

Old but beautiful.Respect for the hard working man.

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- Mike on July 27, 2015 at 7:17 pm said:
  
  Yes, respect, Marylou. Thanks.
  
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smackedpentax on July 28, 2015 at 5:37 am said:

Great shot Mike – a bit of hard work never hurt anyone (except my daughters lazy boyfriend that is)…

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- Mike on July 28, 2015 at 8:00 am said:
  
  An uphill fight for sure. And thank you James.
  
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seekraz on July 28, 2015 at 7:45 am said:

The exchange with your commenting friends is as compelling as the image, Mike……sweet company.

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- Mike on July 28, 2015 at 7:57 am said:
  
  Made all the sweeter by your presence, Scott.
  
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  - seekraz on July 28, 2015 at 7:32 pm said:
    
    My brother…..
    
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LB on July 28, 2015 at 8:59 am said:

Oh i love this one, Mike!! Anything with rust makes a great subject, in my opinion!

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- Mike on July 28, 2015 at 9:31 am said:
  
  That being the case, I will next move on to self portraits.
  
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  - LB on July 28, 2015 at 9:52 am said:
    
    thanks for bringing a much needed smile to my face.
    
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ocdphotoguy on August 7, 2015 at 11:33 am said:

Nice!!!

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- Mike on August 7, 2015 at 2:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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