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Musical Instruments

Challenge #4 in the Know the rules to break them right series. Hosted by Manuaalitarkennus.
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Show us great photos of all kinds of musical instruments - not the player, but the instrument. Preferably no people in the shot, but I'll allow something like a guitarists hands on a guitar or a drummers foot on the pedal. Even face is ok if you're entering a flute, for example. The main subject must still be clearly the instrument. It doesn't have to be fully visible, close-ups and even macro shots are fine. One more rule: please give us as much info about the instrument as you can - not everything you know about flutes (or what ever it is) in common, but about that single flute.
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Harmonica
by Edward48
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This harmonica was given to me many years ago by my late uncle, who used to play it at family gatherings. I know it was made in Germany, but nothing else about it. Sadly I still can't play it.
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Submitted: Thursday, 11th February, 2010 19:27 (GMT)
Taken: Thursday, 14th January, 2010
Focal length: 9.3 mm
Shutter speed: 1/25 sec
Aperture: F2.5
ISO: 80
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Total comments: 12
Edward48
By Edward48 (Mar 7, 2010)

Mustafa K wrote:
> Definitely this image is excellent in terms of composition, mood and creativity. I became aware of it by RL. Keep on taking great pictures, my friend Mike.

Thanks Mustafa.
It's a nice little instrument to look at, but unfortunately I still can't play it.

Best wishes
Mike
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http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/

A weekend away in B/W:
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G20 protest gallery:
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One picture a day:
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Edward48
By Edward48 (Mar 7, 2010)

Lechero wrote:
> And thanks very much. Your pictures are lessons on good taste.

Thanks very much Eduardo.
That's very kind of you.

Best wishes
Mike

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http://idisk.mac.com/mikstew-Public/camera%20profile.jpg
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/

A weekend away in B/W:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p884714204

G20 protest gallery:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p486940421

One picture a day:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p506878824

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Edward48
By Edward48 (Mar 7, 2010)

danielsonkin wrote:
> Know I can say, "I knew him when!" A well-deserved win, my friend. Thanks for the inspiration.

And thanks for the laugh Daniel :)
And the appreciation.

Best wishes
Mike

--
http://idisk.mac.com/mikstew-Public/camera%20profile.jpg
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/

A weekend away in B/W:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p884714204

G20 protest gallery:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p486940421

One picture a day:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p506878824

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Edward48
By Edward48 (Mar 7, 2010)

A Girard wrote:
> This is where black and white photography shines as this photo takes you back in time. Nicely done.

Thanks very much Anne, much appreciated.

Regards
Mike
--
http://idisk.mac.com/mikstew-Public/camera%20profile.jpg
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/

A weekend away in B/W:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p884714204

G20 protest gallery:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p486940421

One picture a day:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p506878824

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Mustafa K
By Mustafa K (Mar 6, 2010)

Definitely this image is excellent in terms of composition, mood and creativity. I became aware of it by RL. Keep on taking great pictures, my friend Mike.

Mustafa

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Lechero
By Lechero (Mar 6, 2010)

And thanks very much. Your pictures are lessons on good taste.

Eduardo

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danielsonkin
By danielsonkin (Mar 6, 2010)

Know I can say, "I knew him when!" A well-deserved win, my friend. Thanks for the inspiration.
Daniel

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A Girard
By A Girard (Mar 5, 2010)

This is where black and white photography shines as this photo takes you back in time. Nicely done.

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Edward48
By Edward48 (Feb 27, 2010)

Subhrajit Mukherjee wrote:
> very nice photograph..and thank god you shot it in b/w

Thank you. Glad you like the treatment. Although I've never heard it put so forcibly :)

Mike

--
http://idisk.mac.com/mikstew-Public/camera%20profile.jpg
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/

A weekend away in B/W:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p884714204

G20 protest gallery:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p486940421

One picture a day:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p506878824

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Subhrajit Mukherjee
By Subhrajit Mukherjee (Feb 25, 2010)

very nice photograph..and thank god you shot it in b/w

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Edward48
By Edward48 (Feb 24, 2010)

Thank you Calvinho. This was an unexpected surprise when I woke up this morning.

Best regards
Mike
--
http://idisk.mac.com/mikstew-Public/camera%20profile.jpg
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/

A weekend away in B/W:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p884714204

G20 protest gallery:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p486940421

One picture a day:
http://mikepics.zenfolio.com/p506878824

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Calvinho
By Calvinho (Feb 24, 2010)

A very simple but strong image. Excellent!!

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