Rhythm of Hope

Posted by Alfredo J. Martiz J. (Panama City, Panama) on 11 February 2007 in People & Portrait.

Photo dedicated to all the music lovers, musicians and composers over the world!

My Photography in: onexposure.net | JPG Magazine
Photoblogs of friends: Synesthesia | hektor's Photoblog

For a list of photoblogs or photography sites that I find inspiring please visit my about page!

vfxy Photoblogs | Listed on Photoblogs.org

Comments (8)

paperdoll from Panama City, Panama

I must say that this picture is certainly different, nevertheless I like it. You focused more on the instrument than on the person itself. Strange shoes, btw!!!! haha.. saludos fred!

11 Feb 2007 12:59pm

@paperdoll: Thank you Paperdoll, I was surprised because it was the first time I saw that instrument, and I also tried to capture a little of the motion of the musician, he was enjoying so much!

Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan

Now that's an instrument I've never seen before. The motion blur is great, it really adds to the effect of speed which I'm sure he was using the play that instrument. The portrait choice was a good one.

11 Feb 2007 4:26pm

@Colour blind: Thank you Colour blind, It was the first time I saw that instrument too, I think it's and African instrument called Kora!

Daroru from Osaka, Japan

Great capture, very interesting subject. Do you know the name of that instrument?

11 Feb 2007 4:50pm

@Daroru: Thank you Daroru, I think it's an African instrument called Kora. A kora is built from a large calabash cut in half and covered with cow skin to make a resonator, and has a notched bridge like a lute or guitar. The sound of a kora resembles that of a harp, though when played in the traditional style, it bears a closer resemblance to flamenco guitar techniques.

Still from Valence, France

Stunning and interesting capture!

11 Feb 2007 5:50pm

@Still: Thank you very much Still!

Wayne from Melbourne, Australia

I like how from the perspective you've shot it...the instrument seems like a heart. =D which ties in well with your caption =). Also I think the motion blur really works for you...because otherwise the human subject would distract from the strangeness of the instrument. Good choice great shot!

11 Feb 2007 10:56pm

@Wayne: Thank you for your kind words Wayne!