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When I was working as a professional photographer one of my specialties was industrial photography.  I shot a lot of products as well as people doing the manufacturing.  Welding was always fun to shoot because it could be so dramatic and at the same time easy to do.  By using a slightly slow shutter speed you could capture some dramatic images with all the sparks flying.

This photographer has captured the weld with the exploding drama of flying bits of molten metal.  Like fireworks they sparkle and pop. The overall exposure works for this particular shot.

I would like to make a couple of suggestions.  The point of our attention has been placed on the center of the layout.  This might work better if it was moved to the left and up so the sparks were emanating from the one third intersection of the composition.  I have found these shots become more interesting if the welder is show in the shot.  It helps the viewer understand what is happening and adds a little human interest.

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