Being in the tool business has allowed me access to some amazing places that few will ever see. Most of these shots were taken in the machine shop area of a local knife factory. Started in 1840, Lamson and Goodnow is one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the USA. This particular building dates from the late 1800's. Old tools and ancient greasy machines are everywhere throughout the facility and a thick layer of grime permeates every surface. It is in short, a fascinating place. :)

Photographer:
clickiemcpete
Uploaded:
2011-07-12
Tags:
factory industrial machine tools
Camera:
Voigtländer Bessa
Film:
rollei blackbird
City:
Shelburne Falls, MA
Country/region:
United States
Albums:
Ancient Industrial

7 Comments

  1. grazie
    grazie ·

    great album Peter! thanks for the tour

  2. trw
    trw ·

    The sharpness of this image is amazing.

  3. clickiemcpete
    clickiemcpete ·

    Thanks! This is with the 40/1.4 Classic Nokton by Voigtlander. I have to say, many of these Voigtlander lenses are excellent and reasonably priced. I love the Voigtlander pancake prime lenses I have for my Canon EOS mount cameras and all of the LTM (Leica screw mount) lenses have been wonderful as well. This particular one used for these photos, the 40/1.4 is an M mount that I bought when I purchased the Bessa two years ago. I didn't know as much then as I know now but luckily I stumbled into something good. :)

  4. wuxiong
    wuxiong ·

    Yes, the lens quality is excellent...<:)

  5. wuxiong
    wuxiong ·

    Very nice album, thanks pete. As I grew up in my father 's factory, I am familiar with these machine workshops, I feel like I can still smell the grease.... <:) So nice feeling..<:)

  6. pangmark
    pangmark ·

    Stunning album and a perfect editorial :)

  7. troch
    troch ·

    Brilliant album, my friend!

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