First Saddle

[Chaed]

Thanks all for your comments, they really made my day!

Northmount - I fear I have no clue about cameras other than turning them on and pressing the button to make a picture, but as soon as I'll decipher your tip I'll try making a new picture!

And Saddle #2 is already in the mental planning stages.

[Northmount]

Northmount - I fear I have no clue about cameras other than turning them on and pressing the button to make a picture, but as soon as I'll decipher your tip I'll try making a new picture!

Here are a few links that may help you with depth of field. Mostly, get more light on the subject if you can, but there is more to it that can be done.

http://digital-photography-school.com/aperture

http://digital-photography-school.com/a-deeper-look-into-depth-of-field

http://digital-photography-school.com/overcoming-depth-of-field-problems-in-portraits

Good luck on saddle #2.

Tom

[Frank]

I have one suggestion that really has nothing to do with the saddle. An old time saddle maker gave me some food for thought on this one. The Keeper buckle on your flank cinch or small Dees for those who use them instead, should be on both sides of the flank cinch. That way, if you have a tear out while riding, you can turn the flank cinch around and use the buckle or Dee on the other side and it will keep you in the game.

Frank

[c2369zulu]

Fantastic job and great looking saddle! I am still entry level at leatherwork and I hope to one day make a saddle. I have no horses and don't live on a farm, but I would like to make one just to make one, for the practice and just to be able to say I made one ......................Rory

[yoboverthetop]

Chaed, I really enjoyed seeing your saddle come together. It's probably my favourite thread on this forum (that I've read so far)...perhaps with the exception of Dusty Johnson's attempt to homeschool a few folks on the topic of saddle fit (really...it's priceless reading).

Your pics were fantastic and your comments both helpful and entertaining. Your saddle looks great too. Really nice job.

Looking forward to saddle #2. 8-)

[SteelcityK9Cop]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Take more pictures...lots more for your "portfolio" of work. BRAVO!!!!!

[compound]

Great job! Hope your work will continue

Martin

[pamsplace]

Absolutely beautiful! I am impressed! I am tearing down an old saddle and trying to copy it for my first saddle. What a job. My hands are beat up. Your tooling is lovely.