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Title: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 06, 2016, 14:24:10: Here is some of my Professional work with Diesel Engines, thanks for looking!

ME-GI Dual fuel engine - Diesel & Gas, probably my most reproduced image,,,
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/2/1650/25077677295_fdd33eeda4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ed2DLt)ME-GI-motor (https://flic.kr/p/Ed2DLt) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Piston, ring grooves
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/2/1463/25692108531_3424ad94d5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F9jLLt)_EGL8441 (https://flic.kr/p/F9jLLt) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Pistons
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1587/25156705364_134ae0e0b0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ek1G4o)_EGL8429 (https://flic.kr/p/Ek1G4o) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Ring pack
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/2/1616/25761104346_d81bc6e8e8_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FfqoPu)_EGL8420 (https://flic.kr/p/FfqoPu) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Ring pack complete
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/2/1611/25692095811_c6f43b7d03_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F9jGZa)_EGL8412 (https://flic.kr/p/F9jGZa) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Fuel Injector - Nozzles
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/2/1459/25692094451_1ce24cdf32_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F9jGzH)_EGL8409 (https://flic.kr/p/F9jGzH) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Fuel Pump
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1639/25666183052_caaca92643_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F72U2s)_EGL8407 (https://flic.kr/p/F72U2s) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Bearing Shells
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1659/25156684344_ee1a1ded62_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ek1zNY)_EGL8393 (https://flic.kr/p/Ek1zNY) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Exhaust Valve and Seat
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1555/25160550093_da4cc3d132_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EkmoXP)_EGL8379 (https://flic.kr/p/EkmoXP) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Exhaust Valve and Seat - Close
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1555/25156676304_122968cd06_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ek1xqm)_EGL8372 (https://flic.kr/p/Ek1xqm) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

These are my more or less 'RAW files' that are then retouched and cleaned,,,
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on November 06, 2016, 14:29:11: After seeing this kind of machinery in vitro I can only begin to appreciate how difficult and challenging their depiction really is. The first image is simply amazing. I assume the boughs and their greenery convey a message other than that of presenting an image scale?

It is also evident that optics without any significant longitudinal CA is a godsend in creating the detailed documentation of all the intricate, shining machine parts.
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 06, 2016, 14:41:33: Thanks Bjørn! Yes the green leaves was to convey the environmental aspect of the engines performance.

CA is a major factor when shooting the shiny parts,,,
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Post by: simato73 on November 06, 2016, 15:22:11: Beautiful images.
A technology whose perfection is nearing the heights seen at the diesel engine museum in Lofoten ;)
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Post by: John Geerts on November 06, 2016, 16:02:45: Great series. The first one is indeed impressive. And the others are very crisp and full of detail.
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Post by: basker on November 06, 2016, 16:20:52: Erik,

You made my day with the images in this topic. Engines with open rocker arms and catwalks for the oilers, wipers and engineers that maintained them were part of my childhood environment.

You have shown a worthwhile subject with clarity and remarkable insight. Thank you.

Sam
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Post by: Tom Hook on November 06, 2016, 16:34:23: Erik, these are wonderfully well made pieces and beautifully photographed.

My first real job was the summer after my eighteenth birthday working at the Pratt and Whitney division of United Aircraft making parts for jet engines. I was an oiler on the night-shift and what I saw then and there never looked this good!
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Post by: PedroS on November 06, 2016, 17:14:26: Very good and great light
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Post by: armando_m on November 06, 2016, 17:21:15: Outstanding product shots

Really like the detail in the piston groves
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on November 06, 2016, 17:46:29: Wonderful comments - and well deserved. My goodness old boy - clearly you know what you are doing.
I thoroughly enjoyed these images.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on November 06, 2016, 17:56:10: Unbelievably sharp photos. Very very impressive clarity, detail, colors - everything. Thanks for sharing, Erik.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on November 06, 2016, 18:03:51: Ring pack complete is amazing!!!!
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 06, 2016, 18:11:23: Thank You all! Appreciated :)

The piston ring grooves is also a favorite for me, they are hardened and grinded,,,
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Post by: ArendV on November 06, 2016, 18:44:56: Amazing detail and excellent lighting !
Maybe a typical masculine question but can you say something about diameter of the cilinder and liters, torque & horsepower of the engine :o?
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 06, 2016, 18:57:48: Thank you!

These are big,,, 12 cylinders up to about 90 cm or 35 inch, piston diameter, stroke about 200 cm, 100,000 HP and enough torque,,,
Fully electronic, no camshaft so hydraulically actuated fuel injectors and exhaust valves,,,
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 06, 2016, 19:06:51: Very well lit industrial product shots. Kudos!
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Post by: Bent Hjarbo on November 06, 2016, 19:34:05: Very nice pictures, reminds me of the times when my farther worked at the B&W engine factory at Christanshavn.
Those engines are impressive, you need an elevator to get to the top ;)
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Fanie on November 06, 2016, 19:48:47: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on November 06, 2016, 14:29:11
After seeing this kind of machinery in vitro I can only begin to appreciate how difficult and challenging their depiction really is. The first image is simply amazing. I assume the boughs and their greenery convey a message other than that of presenting an image scale?

It is also evident that optics without any significant longitudinal CA is a godsend in creating the detailed documentation of all the intricate, shining machine parts.

On my 105 VR the use of a polarising filter seem to reduce CA?
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Post by: Akira on November 07, 2016, 01:06:08: Exemplary product shots...no, actually these are not just the product shots. They make me want to scrutinize the details!
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Post by: bobfriedman on November 07, 2016, 01:13:50: all quite nice... inspirational as a matter of fact..
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Post by: Hugh_3170 on November 07, 2016, 04:49:20: Indeed - what more can one say, and especially the first one as Bjørn and others have noted.

What lenses did you use Erik?

Quote from: John Geerts on November 06, 2016, 16:02:45
Great series. The first one is indeed impressive. And the others are very crisp and full of detail.
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 07, 2016, 08:47:55: Thank you for the nice comments! Glad you enjoy them :)

These are shot with D3 and D3X 24mm AFS 1.4, 60mm AFS 2.8 and 70-200mm AFS 2.8 II

Here is another shot of the test engine you all seem to like

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5610/30745423671_9e583e0f4d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NQSkiz)_EGL5232 (https://flic.kr/p/NQSkiz) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

It is located in our Diesel Research Centre

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5588/30532199750_48beef26cf_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nw2vg5)_EGL5242 (https://flic.kr/p/Nw2vg5) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 07, 2016, 08:56:44: Here is side view

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5529/30201602184_88d65df75c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N1P783)_EGL5271 (https://flic.kr/p/N1P783) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

And last here is the bottom of the engine,,, As you can see these are rather large this our research engine 4 cylinder 50cm bore engine, it even extends into the basement,,,

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5530/30716622302_b847bd98d5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NNjHEf)_EGL5221 (https://flic.kr/p/NNjHEf) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Mike G on November 07, 2016, 09:00:04: Eric, as someone who worked for some years at a government research establishment that tested diesels, I'm impressed by the cleanliness of your test cell.

Our diesels powered trains and minesweepers!
Title: Re: Diesel Engines
Post by: Erik Lund on November 07, 2016, 09:03:53: Thanks Mike, consider this our VIP show room for our customers,,, ;)
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Post by: Mike G on November 07, 2016, 09:24:22: Eric, sorry forgot to say I love the pictures!
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Post by: Andrew on November 07, 2016, 10:26:23: Absolutely fantastic!!
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Post by: Mikes on November 07, 2016, 10:55:26: Thanks, Erik - very interesting stuff and excellent images. The first images of the pistons and valve gear were not only beautifully shot, but fascinating too.
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Post by: stenrasmussen on November 07, 2016, 11:09:20: Technically and motif'ally very good shots!
I can very well see a polished, clean Terminator looking for a kill in those last images ;D
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Post by: Erik Lund on November 07, 2016, 11:40:51: He he, Thanks :o ;D
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Post by: tommiejeep on November 07, 2016, 16:01:29: Erik, these are all extremely good, sharp and clean.
Mike, I was an Engineer on a Fram 1 Destroyer...didn't know what clean was even though the Chief Engineer really tried to motivate the CPOs to keep the Engine Room spic and spam. Forget the Boiler Room ;D Of course not Diesel but I spent the minimum time I could on Diesel boats (Subs) which were not much better, a lot to be said for the Nuke boats ;)
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Post by: armando_m on November 07, 2016, 16:25:03: Impressive engine

A tour of the site should be fascinating

Sparkly facility 8)