Hornflections Photo

Photographer’s Note

Musical Reflection of Chamonix in a Horn

The horn is the second highest sounding instrument group in the brass family. The single horn is usually pitched in the key of F, although smaller instruments (for children or for specific professional uses) may be pitched in B-flat. Compared to the other brass instruments in the orchestra, it has a very different mouthpiece, but has the widest usable range - approximately four octaves, depending on the ability of the player. To produce different notes on the horn, one must do many things - the four most important are pressing the valves, holding the appropriate amount of lip tension, blowing air into the instrument, and placing the hand in the bell. More lip tension and faster air produces higher notes. Less lip tension and slower air produces lower notes.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a town and commune in eastern France, in the Haute-Savoie département, at the foot of Mont Blanc. At the census of 1999 it had a population of 9,830 inhabitants and a land area of 116.53 km² (44.99 sq mi). The town lies at an altitude of 1,035 metres. The 1924 Winter Olympics were held at Chamonix.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is located at 45°55′8″N 6°51′55″E45.91889, 6.86528. The Chamonix valley runs from northeast to southwest, and is watered by the Arve, which rises in Le Tour. The Arve is joined by the torrent l'Arveyron, which rises in the famous Mer de Glace just above Chamonix. On the southeast towers the snowclad summit of Mont Blanc (4808m), and on the northwest the less lofty, but rugged chain of Le Brévent (2525m) and of the Aiguilles Rouges..
(wikipedia)

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batalay (21193) 2008-12-19 8:15

Hello Rob,

There was the famous physicist Albert Michelson (of Michelson and Morley fame) whose experiment in 1887 became essential for a demonstration of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity. In this business, he is known as the "Master of light." I have long regarded you as a "master of reflection." This is an original and imaginative composition with excellent light management. Moreover, the concave reflector, the trumpet, has produced a reflection that hides the photographer. Well done!

Warm regards and have a good weekend.

Bulent

Beppo (1374) 2008-12-19 9:43

Hola Rob,

Original composition, good shot.
Congratulations,

Josep

sayat (2944) 2008-12-19 10:45

Hi Rob,

Very creative idea, nicely seen and captured. Amazing reflections.

feather (50144) 2008-12-19 13:20

Another very creative reflection shot. It's not just the curved reflections in the bell of the horn, but the narrow ones travelling through that give a wonderful effect.
Kath

ChrisJ (70443) 2008-12-19 15:35

Hello Rob

Effective tight framing, with a nice reflection in the horn. Good sharpness & dof. The yellow vs blue colour contrast works well here. Merry Xmas!

Graal (58714) 2008-12-19 23:56

Hi Rob,
amazing reflections, good idea and shot. An interesting informations in note. Well photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

UlfE (9158) 2008-12-20 2:11

Hi Rob,

I really enjoy you play with curves, lines and reflections. I also sort of recognize the place where you have taken the photo. An excellent photo work. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

jafadabret (40315) 2008-12-20 6:41

Hello Rob.

Une photo où tout est calculé pour donner le meilleur du graphisme et des couleurs de cet instrument. Bonne composition et excellent rendu des reflets.
Bon weekend,
Jacques

zeynepe (9360) 2008-12-20 9:40

Hi Rob,
You certainly got some unusual reflections with a horn.The reflections cause stichting function, I mean we can see a nice panaromic view on the horn :)
Congrats on this creative idea,
Best regards and have a nice weekend,
zeynep

Gerrit (36259) 2008-12-20 16:13

Dag Rob,
origineel panorama van deze stad. Mooi idee en sterk uitgevoerd.
Groeten Gerrit

siolaw (25830) 2008-12-20 18:41

Hi Rob,
Good shooting angle at close range to see the reflective surfaces nicely, with pleasant shapes and texture... I can almost hear the sound of it!
Greetings
Laurent

paura (39202) 2008-12-21 1:19

Rob,
Beautiful and interesting composition here. Shapes and gold tones are really nice. Excellent one!

regards

Paulo

dareco (17104) 2008-12-21 18:47

Really great work!! Creative and interesting. I love this type of photography, although I'm not great at it, I appreciate yours. TFS

bakes888 (18327) 2008-12-21 20:23

Seasons greetings Rob. This must be a brass fisheye lens ;-). Great photo. Well spotted and captured. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great Xmas, Paul.

toto (18755) 2008-12-22 9:31

Bonjours,
belle photo de ce cors de chasse de réflections.
Belles reflections des batiments de cette place.
Belle luminositéb bon coup d' oeil, belle recherche, belle réalisation.

Rosa et moi nous vous souhaitons de bonnes fêtes de fin d' année et une année 2009 qui vous apportera bonheur, amour et prospérité.
Amitiés Thomas

danos (33240) 2008-12-22 11:29

Hello Rob,
nice this abstractive shot with the glistening surface of the musical horn to reflected so impressive.The texture of the organ is great as the colours and the light that fall on it.Well done.

I wish a Happy Christmas for you and for your family,Danos

francio64 (11718) 2008-12-22 13:09

Ciao Rob,
immagine dal riflesso ben riuscito, soprattutto per originalità.

Well done!
Francesco

jhm (83298) 2008-12-23 2:48

Dag Rob,

Ik ben geen specialist van instrumenten, kan er ook geen bespelen, maar ik hou van dergelijke foto's.
Ik heb er zelf reeds gemaakt maar nooit tevreden over mijn eigenwerk.
Deze hier is veel beter, mooie weerspiegelingen, zeer prachtig weergegeven.
U heeft er wel enkele kilometer voor gereden zo te zien.
Bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

carper (65622) 2008-12-23 2:51

Hij is mooi Rob. prachtige foto,
een stukje foto kunst vind ik.
Ik wens jou en je familie een prettige feestdagen en vooral een goed vervolg.
groet jaap

Didi (36434) 2008-12-24 16:31

Bonjour mon cher Rob
Je n'imaginais pas coir une vue de Chamonix à travers un cor, encore une idée originale et intéressante.
Meilleux voeux pour un joyeux Noël.
Amitiés.

Emile (20117) 2008-12-24 21:57

Hola Rob.
We have seen many of your reflection shots but this one i think is the most creative one. Excellent shot Mr. Reflection.
TFS.
Merry Christmas.
Greetings.

ahmetgedikli (22094) 2008-12-27 3:32

Hi Rob,
Well seen and captured! The POV, light and reflections are very nice.
Best wishes and Happy New Year 2009!
Ahmet

isabela_sor (42455) 2008-12-28 13:12 [Comment]

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devimeuxbe (56334) 2008-12-28 14:07

Hi Rob
this cropping is beautifull on the reflection. You get a good sharpness.
This is an original composition.
Well done
Bertrand

AiresSantos (42844) 2008-12-28 23:51

Hi Rob
Fine reflections on the horn. Excellent POV and details. I like the the blue on bottom. Very good photojob.
TFS and Happy New Year
Aires

LeeLoo (5236) 2009-01-10 3:58