AlohaJim Loc: Retired. Hawaii >> N. Arizona.

I am always fascinated by how a camera can capture a life with just a posture, an expression, or . . . a weathered hand at work.

These images were shot the other day with my new Sony A6500/Zeiss Lens in full auto mode. I forgot to change the settings so the whole large set was shot in JPEG! Drat. It was supposed to be in Raw.
I have noticed that I'm a lot less intimidating doing informal shooting with a compact vs my normal full frame gear which is nice. (do miss the Canon colors).

The electrician working on my house load center was working very quickly so it was difficult to get a shot in, but I managed a few marginal ones. Post processing was a simple tweek in Lightroom since they were JPEG and not usable to me in my commercial portfolio. Shucks.

The second one would've "nailed it" with a bit more depth of field, IMHO.
Oh well. Enjoy the images.
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jim

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jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

A10 Loc: Southern Indiana

#2 is my favorite. I have worked in the electrical trades 50 years and have an appreciation for the work it takes to put a panel together. You captured the feel of the work.

AlohaJim Loc: Retired. Hawaii >> N. Arizona.

Thanks.
He was working on a "hot panel".
aloha
jim

AlohaJim Loc: Retired. Hawaii >> N. Arizona.

Thanks, John
aloha
jim

1Feathercrest Loc: NEPA

I noticed that also. I wonder how many people would be aware of that.

AlohaJim Loc: Retired. Hawaii >> N. Arizona.

Not many I suspect, nor the repercussion of a "mistake".
He was also changing out some of the "double pole" breakers down below which exposed the main bar.
Touching that means. . .

j

A10 Loc: Southern Indiana

I do myself most of the times but have blown the main with a loose ground wire.

AlohaJim Loc: Retired. Hawaii >> N. Arizona.

OUCH!!!!!
Close one.
j

A10 Loc: Southern Indiana

Yeah, I was in a closet and didn't dare move, so my wife came with a flashlight. I had copper bits in my safety glasses.