Let the music play, a photo from Pomorskie, West

Photographer's Note

Walking the streets of the old city in Gdansk. We had to make a stop and listen to the music of this band. I was able to get an angle that gave me reflections of the characteristic old buildings in the mouth of the instrument. The weather could have been better, with a blue sky that would have provided some more contrast, but at least I managed to include a glimpse of a blue sky reflected in the instrument.

Thanks for viewing. I wish you all a pleasant weekend.

krzychu30, Gigidusud, worldcitizen, ourania has marked this note useful

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dr38 (151) 2012-09-01 4:22

HER ERLING.
THIS ONE IS 5 STARS PICTURE. I REALLY LIKE THIS. CONGRATILATIONS.

krzychu30 (9399) 2012-09-01 4:42

Hello Erling,
fabulous composition.Combination of a portrait with cityscape.I mean the reflection of the city in the instrument,which looks simply amazing.You noticed this scene perfectly-you present us Gdansk´s old town in completly new dimension.It makes your composition so unique and refreshing from other.The scene is also excellently close-up and framed.Congratulations to this fantastic composition!
Have a great weekend
Krzysztof

rbellemare (2087) 2012-09-01 6:01

Hello Erling,

I like your picture very much. First because it's a nice portrait. Second because your POV and light is giving a lot of importance to the tuba. We can see reflection of those nice buildings into it.

Bravo

Réjean

tchefi (1417) 2012-09-01 9:38

Bonjour Erling
Un bien beau reflet sur l'instrment qui nous permet d'imaginer le cadre dans lequel évolue le musicien.Joli coup d'oeil.
Cordialement
Joëlle

JFS (32429) 2012-09-01 9:49

Hello Erling!
Let the music play and let the city appears from the trompet, as music notes...Excellent shot my friend, creatif and perfectly observed. Thanks!
Cheers,
Juan

macjake (39998) 2012-09-01 11:27

Hi Erling
haha!!!
awesome!
it makes the photo even better when i've now been to this city and I can recognize the buildings.
you even have the tall lampost too.
excellent idea, and the final result is rewarding :)
cheers
craig

Gigidusud (8332) 2012-09-02 11:10

Hello Erling,
Great capture of this beautiful reflections on the instrument and good title too.Well seen!
Thanks for sharing.
Ghislaine

worldcitizen (4930) 2012-09-03 14:52

Hello Erling,
I like both of the subjects in this photo. The musician is captured very well, and we can imagine the music that is coming out of his instrument. The reflected architecture is also very nice! I like playing with reflections, and even without a totally blue sky, it is still very attractive. :-)

mesutilgim (68620) 2012-09-08 12:54

Hello Erling,
Perfect pov and perfect crop of this tuba player with amazing reflections.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

boa (4313) 2012-09-08 13:34

Hej Erling,
Very cool photo and a brilliant idea to capture the buildings in the reflections from the tuba! Very crisp and clear shot with excellent colors and light. By the way, I played tuba 3 weeks ago at a party but i presume that this man can handle the instrument much better than i do(and he is probably sober also:D )Tfs!
Have a nice evening.
Boa

annjackman (13463) 2012-09-09 19:53

Hello Erling,
This is a very well composed image and the shallow DOF is excellent so the BG doesn't distract. Clever reflections in this very shiny instrument. Lovely clear photo - very well done.
Kind Regards, Ann

ciakgiak (30337) 2012-09-19 11:24

Ciao Erling,
ho una foto in galleria molto simile alla tua come soggetto, ed un'altra con lo stesso titolo... evidentemente abbiamo qualche cosa che ci accomuna :-))
Mi piace molto questo riflesso sul trombone, complimenti.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

ourania (13085) 2012-09-30 10:44

Hello Erling,
your composition and framing are marvellous. I like very much the way you have combined the fascinating reflection of a characteristic aspect of the city with an intimate portrait of the concentrated artist. A very intriguing element is also the reflection of people, maybe the artist's audience. The blurry grey background contrasts superbly the shiny instrument and the colourful reflection and the opposing angles of the musician and his instrument fill the frame very effectively. The great rendering of details, textures and colours is amazing and absolutely delightful. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great week,
Ourania

m00n (2187) 2012-10-01 2:28

what can I say ...

I really like the idea,
brilliantly executed,
fantastic photo,
I was surprised!

regards, m00n

zoomer (3624) 2012-11-18 14:11

Hello,this a great and humorous shot.The man seems to blow with dedication into his huge instrument.Superb composition with the city reflecting on the rim and top notch photographic quality.Friendly regards,Wolf