Hematite Light by auntietk
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Please forgive me for posting something with a holiday theme this late in the year! This is about the light and the reflections more than it is about the tree.
When I took this shot (along with several more that were much like it!) I had no idea what I'd gotten. Every angle I shot this from produced a slightly different result.
This grand piano is actually black laquer. The flat, white, winter light we have here, at the precise angle from which I shot this, gave the piano a chrome/hematite look that I just couldn't believe when I saw it!
While I admit to some postwork (I took out a bright red santa hat that was sitting on the piano) I didn't do anything to make the black surface look silver. It really is just the angle of the light.
This is another photograph taken at my brother's house. If you want to see how distorted the reflections are, you can check out a photo I took of the brass lamp for comparison.
And yes, this is the same piano I was crawling around under! If you missed that charming image, you can see it here.
By the way - the surface of the piano is perfectly smooth. That weirdness in the middle of the tree isn't a flaw in the laquer, it's just another version of one of the reflections.
Full view might be fun! :)
Comments (55)
mps
It is a neat shot you got.
Lunastar
Wow that is amazing.
cmolsen2002
This is completely wonderful! I love the light and the amazing clarity of the reflections, even to the door handles, perhaps a deck railing outside, and the beautiful sensuous curve on the lid of this marvelous instrument! A fantastic shot, Tara! Brava!
goodoleboy
A brilliant decision to employ this splendid POV to display the bright reflections of the Xmas tree, lamp, etc. With all that bright glitter and texture on the piano, Liberace would have loved this shot.
beachzz
Wow, I am speechless!! (and you know how odd that is!!!) I don't even know what to say, all the usual words just don't work. This is simply, completely, absolutely wonderful!!
frankie96
This is why we point cameras at things..really neat things happen sometimes..it did here for sure...amazing reflection..
lanemtripp
wow that pretty cool, i love the effects
trentsteff
Really, really good. I live here, and can't believe it. And what have you done with my Santa hat?
MrsLubner
Very well seen and very well brought to life. I love a fine wood finish for just this reason. The affect here is really unreal so it has a very special quality knowing it is exactly that...real.
sharky_
Nice reflection of a beautiful piano. Aloha
thevolunteer
I agree, you never know what you have until you download and look at it. Beautiful capture. Love the wonderful reflections. Aloha
mbz2662
What a fabulous shot! A perfect title too... I love it~
Merrylee
That's way to cool Tara....Roger would look cool sitting there playing the piano, he plays piano real good.
babuci
Wow, how tricky is this shot. Full of "hiden" reflections. Need a cool thinking to see this and deliver it with great POV.
paully52
You my dear are a very creative photographer...this is one of the best reflections artwork Ive seen. Very well done!
Cosine
This is amazing, Tara. You should print this one and frame it.
artaddict2
OMG. Lost for words ! The reflections just blow you away, very well noticed. Has to go into my faves.
Mad-Mike
An extremely exquisite piano I must say! what brand? Wurlitzer? my mom used to own a very nice piano a while back :-) Fantastic capture Tara!
countess8
beautiful piano and wonderful shot of the reflections, do you play piano havbe a wonderful day xx
durleybeachbum
Brilliant, and very exciting, Tara!! It always amazes me how many people never even notice this sort of thing. They must miss 80% of lifes visual joys!
helanker
OOHH MYYYYY...!!! This is Unbelievable and I just LUUV it. A perfect and very unique capture. Congratulations dear Tara. Top Class and my fav.
jeroni
gran reflejo amiga bravo
fredster66
Very nice results. Quite creative, Tara... well done!
alhak
magnificent shot!
mickuk50
well i`m a bit like marilyn on this as you have stumped me for words aswell tara :o)..this is a really amazing shot and i think i will have to be looking a bit more closely at reflective surfaces .outstanding ,awesome even capture :o) mick
JeffG7BRJ
How can I get in touch with your brother Tara, I wish to book an holiday at his house. The lighting is fantastic, you always get great results from there this being no exception. The shine on that grand joanna is pure magic and the reflections are out of this world, rather than being stumped for words there are too many jumbled in my head I can't get them all out. I think there are about ten different reflections just of the tree and lights. As you said taking it large is well worth the click of the mouse. I wish I could get my stones to look this glossy. I think you have surpassed yourself with this image Tara, and I have run out of superlatives. Excellent, fantastic, awesome. Can you tell I love(lurv) it, instant fav. Bravo!!!!!5+++++
NekhbetSun
How very cool n creative Tara !!! ...really ! ...and ohhh yes, I remember the "under the piano escapade" heehee...excellent post ! ~ Hugzzz ~
awjay
well seen and captured
timtripp
gorgeous image.
Janiss
Oh Tara, it's avbsolutely sublim... the light and colors are fantastic... a great capture my friend!