Blacksmith Shop Oregon is a photograph by Bob and Nadine Johnston which was uploaded on December 27th, 2012.
Blacksmith Shop Oregon
A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut.... more
Title
Blacksmith Shop Oregon
Artist
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Medium
Photograph - Nikon Photography Gift Or Greeting And Note Cards Are Cheaper By The Dozen :o)
Description
A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut. Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural implements, decorative and religious items, cooking utensils, and weapons.
Despite common usage, the person who shoes horses is a farrier (though a blacksmith may fabricate the shoes). Many farriers have carried out both trades, but most modern smiths do not.
The term "blacksmith" comes from the activity of "forging" iron or the "black" metal - so named due to the color of the metal after being heated (a key part of the blacksmithing process). The term "forging" means to shape metal by heating and hammering. "Smith" is from the Proto-German "smithaz" meaning "skilled worker."
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December 27th, 2012
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Comments (51)
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Works of this stature and beauty are very deserving of special recognition, which you are receiving within our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Congratulations on your feature on our homepage. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Lingfai Leung
I love the nostalgic touch with this black smith shop. voted for "Artist News" thread.
Catherine Howard
This was wonderful for me to see... my Grandfather was a blacksmith and worked every day in his shop until his late 80's! Great image v/f
Kym Backland
Bob and Nadine, I love going to Blacksmith's shops! It is a dying art. I really respect these guys! Was fun getting to see this ones building.. Voted and fav'd
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