Bamboo Flute by auntietk
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I bought this bamboo flute from a guy at Seattle's Pike Street Market some time in the mid 1970s, and I've loved it all this time. Isn't it funny, how you can buy something and get tired of it right away, or you can buy something that somehow becomes a part of who you are?
When we were in Texas this winter I challenged myself to take pictures of my own stuff like I do when I go to other people's homes. It's a lot easier to see somebody else's treasures as interesting than to see something new in the objects you look at every day.
Maybe I should mention that to Clive ... it would make a great monthly challenge! :)
Comments (22)
SunriseGirl
This story reminds me of my own flute purchase in the 1970's. Mine was a glass flute. I wish I had a beautiful photo of it like you have of your bamboo one. When I got divorced I felt like I was in danger. I left many of my treasures behind because I did not feel like I had the time nor did I know if I would had any space for things. My glass flute was one of the treasures left behind. I am glad to see this photo and hear about your treasure especially since it brings back fond memories. Thanks for sharing.
giulband
Great photo and very good description of its story !!
jayfar
I find it strange that a series of holes can produce different notes. Nice shot.
prutzworks
I had one too in the 7ties very nice DOF and lighting in this shot
awjay
give us a tune
jmb007
jolie
helanker
Yes. it is a really beautiful flute and it is so well kept in all these years. Super Kapture, Tara :)
EJD64
This photo make the flute seem alive. Nice touch Tara.
Faemike55
Very lovely flute and wonderful photo cool story and idea
CavalierLady
Beautiful closeup and an interesting challenge you've given yourself. Glad that you're feeling better.
photosynthesis
Love the DOF & the quality of the light in this shot. I had a zither once & loved both the feel of it & the sounds it made, but we parted ways many years ago. Since I don't have a shred of musical talent, I'm sure it's serving a more useful purpose in someone else's hands...
MrsRatbag
I love the beautifully organic shape of this; the slight curve past the joint. Wonderful DOF and silky smoothness!
Wolfenshire
I've got several flutes now, they tend to multiply. And I've never tired of any of them.
durleybeachbum
A superbly atmospheric image.
irisinthespring
Awesome capture and neat thought!
RodS
That's a cool idea, and I think it would make a great monthly challenge, Tara! Gee - I wonder what I could photograph around the Lair.... (lots of weird stuff around here...) I love the wonderful, warm wood tones of the flute and mat it's laying on.
wysiwig
A wonderful POV and beautiful warm color. The mat is a brilliant touch. My 1970 purchase was a soprano recorder which I still have. I agree with wolfenshire, the recorder has spawned several flutes over the years.
kgb224
Wonderful capture and a wonderful idea for a photography challenge. God bless.
anahata.c
I have to stop right now, so I'm skipping ahead to get this image in before I stop. (I'll do the ones in between very soon.) I'm with Mark on the mat being a great touch: It looks like the keys or strings of a musical instrument, it's just right for the flute. But moreso, your light and highlights on the flute make it an object of art; and your fade to non-focus makes it like a portrait, or like it's alive. I can't explain that, but it feels like it's living, to me. A wonderful section shot, long but not the whole flute. And its play against the 'slats' of the mat is terrific. Also, you used background light beautifully too---that big white light above the flute is like a plume or flame. With lots of darkness surrounding. This type of light dark play is one of your major fortes (a little musical pun there), and this exemplifies it beautifully. You have a way with light and dark, and these deep red-tinged tones, and objects cast with a whole new presence. The modern composer Stockhausen took day to day sounds and cast them in a sea of other-worldly electronic sounds, and he asked, "what would this daily sound sound like, if it were heard on another planet?" He even took passages from Beethoven---all familiar to his audience---and placed them in the midst of electronic swoops and sweeps, and asked "what if we heard these familiar passages against a background of cosmic sounds?" I'm all behind your doing that, rediscovering the familiar in wholly new ways. All I can tell you is that this flute seems like a shiny new piece of art, here. A beautifully done piece.
moochagoo
Perfect "musical" close up.
billcody
Its not only your personal story with this flute - it highens it up, of course - its the way you catched it. The sharpness in the middle, the dark color tone, stuff like that, I cannot find better words. All in all a very fine composition. Everything is right here and creates a special mood.
nikolais
A couple of years ago or more I bought myself a bamboo flute, like yours in Shanghai. I am too stupid to learn to play it but so far I've only learned to make a few sounds. Have you learned a little, Tara? Great capture!