I have no idea what the name of this instrument is. I do know that the sounds coming from it was quite soothing. I sat and listened to the man playing it for some time. Finally, I decided to photograph just the instrument and its player’s hands.
I wanted both hands to be in-focus, however, I miscalculated the f-stop I needed to do so. Even though I did not get what I wanted, I still think that the photograph does what I wanted it to do.
As I was taking the photograph, I knew that I wanted to present it in black and white. I felt that black and white would really emphasize the hands and instrument.
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, Nikon 50mm f/1.4 shot at ISO 900, f/5.6 and 1/60th of a second.
Post Processing:
Lightroom—Set black and white points, added clarity and mid-tone contrast.
Photoshop—used nik Silver Efex Pro to convert the photo to a black and white.
I've tried to find the name of this instrument, but to no avail. I love the black and white treatment of this shot. It's most certainly the right one for it. I think you have effectively narrowed the photo down to the basic parts. It has a very gritty feel to it. I like it very much.
ReplyDeleteVery neat photo. BW is perfect. It brings out the hands more. You composition makes your subject very evident.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Good black and white photo. Like all the texture in the photo.
ReplyDeleteSteve,
I believe it is known as a thumb piano. Reminds me of long ago. They can have different shapes. I never played it, just played with it as a young boy. The BW works for me.
ReplyDeleteThis is done nicely. Like the BW treatment.
ReplyDeleteMel
I thought maybe it was some kind of "harp" but maybe it is a thumb piano. Interesting and intriguing image and the black and white is perfect to remove any of the distracting color and pattern.
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