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Uploaded: 11/07/03 6:21 PM GMT
A Song long forgotten
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An old piano, long since out of use. What stories could it tell, and who has played it in it's lifetime?

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bjb
11/07/03 7:03 PM GMT
Stories indeed. Nice and simple desktop. Thanks.
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CleffedUp
11/08/03 5:55 AM GMT
I think if you do this kind of shot again, you should get more of the instrument. There's not much unique about these keys and so it doesn't strike me with the personality you describe.
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Crusader
11/08/03 7:20 AM GMT
Thanx for the tip, I'll keep it in mind. The piano as a whole looks pretty much like any other, the only difference is that it's pretty old and must have had an amazing history. The keys were the focal point, because when I saw them I immediately thought "Whose fingers glided upon them".

I'll see if I can perhaps get a larger shot of the piano.
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bjb
11/08/03 9:21 AM GMT
Crusader, I play the piano and have several piano desktop pics, I like this because it's simple, different, and does leave you wondering. ;-)
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Crusader
11/08/03 10:00 AM GMT
Glad you like it!
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::reddawg151
11/08/03 4:17 PM GMT
i actually like the layout of this a lot, it's iconic. the contrast is great, too. main critique is the framing/cropping, the keys look a little crooked and a little off center.
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It's funny how the tables turn, turn, turn, turn.
Crusader
11/08/03 6:03 PM GMT
Critique noted. I intentionally set up the shot like it is to break down the normal symmatry of the keys and to give it a "different" look. I like it the way it is and to me it provides a little bit more "character". Thankfully tastes differ and this was a bit of an experiment though.
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CleffedUp
11/09/03 3:50 AM GMT
Initially I thought "more" because I figured the rest of it might have more rough wear on it. After looking at it again it may be even better if you focused on fewer keys and got more of the scratches, chips, etc. and/or shoot it from an angle you wouldn't typically see as an observer or performer. Bear in mind, I'm not a visual artist by any stretch.

In any case, I had meant to mention before that I really like the concept and the particular instrument you found for the shot -- but I guess that goes without saying. :)
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Crusader
11/09/03 6:23 AM GMT
Thanx. That's actually a great idea. I'll see if I can get access to it again, and then just focus on a few keys... there were some that were really worn out.
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lli105
01/31/04 9:41 AM GMT
This brings back a lot of memories for me. Very creative.... I enjoyed this one a lot.
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jade123
03/12/04 7:15 PM GMT
simple but not boring ..... i like
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TheGrotesque
06/02/04 4:16 AM GMT
I absolutely love it. Beautiful. I'm a musician so this is one of my favorites!
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Calvin_n_Hobbes
06/25/04 9:03 AM GMT
Elegant in its simplicity. Thank you.
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"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people are so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
mazer010
08/21/04 8:54 PM GMT
Simple but so complex. Evocative.
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Mazer010 ___Beauty that shocks you, parts that none will trust,Wit that can creep, and pride that licks the dust. ___
mellyg
12/20/04 5:01 AM GMT
very good
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emi1
03/31/05 7:03 AM GMT
I really like the simplicity of this. It amazes me how something so simple could be so awesome and pure.
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easypeasy
12/29/05 4:02 AM GMT
Beautiful. The keys are worn but still clean, with contrast.
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::cuddlebuddy48
10/21/06 12:36 AM GMT
Would that be 2003????? ummm Gee...name that tune! Ebony & Ivory? No...that would be 1983??? Ohhh I give up!
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abstracte
11/05/06 12:17 AM GMT
beautiful. thanks for this
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RoanShryne
12/11/06 7:37 AM GMT
Hmm...I C major difficulty in knowing what one does with those black keys.
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