Sidor, or CVG SIDERUGICA DEL ORINOCO C.A sits astride the powerful Orinco River in Venezuela and produces more steel than any other plant in the southern hemisphere.

In addition to crunching its numbers on Hitachi computers, the plant's demands for endless power are met with current generated through Hitachi Turbines in the Guri Dam.

Shooting in distant and difficult locations comes as second nature to Roger Hawkins who began learning his craft as an army photo officer in Vietnam .

Just as the bullfighter must place his steel at precisely the right moment, the photographer must anticipate precisely when that moment will be.

Steel making in Venezuela editor:
Roger Hawkins

art director:
Roger Hawkins

photographer:
Roger Hawkins