First let me explain the minor problem we have with some of the voters. Here the challenge is wind and the majority interpret wind in its majestic sense. The soaring of waves, the catapulting of objects by strong gales. The less passive modes evades them. In this category wind produced by the lungs or even by a fan are looked upon as rather too weak. This is of course a very serious error when one makes up one's mind as to what wind is. The same oversights are applied to many challenges were the narrow definition trumps.
Here you have the pleasure of observing a wind instrument by a competent player. I am at a loss if this is a reed instrument, but its exotic look along with the determined expression, the authentic attire and the premier pose lend a wonderful composition. The blurred colorful background adds to the strength of the image. It is a diagonal comp from just above middle left to top right. Observe how the red string/rope forms a u or a loop with the red ribbon as the final stop, if you will, to help circle the eye and bring it back again to the face in deep concentration.
The head position with the frill of the hat dangling down begins to carry the eyes right into the face, as there is darkness underneath in the shoulder/arms area, and from the face into the finger positions and then to the fluted part of the horn. Here we pause and follow the string down and observe the palm of the left hand, the sleeves and then back to the mouth. I can not hear the instrument, but look at the inflated cheeks. Is this not wind?
This is first, an exotic image and second, a lovely image which has been overlooked by those expecting the spectacular rather then the effective. Any wind instrument is using wind not to destroy but to make wonderful music. The only minor change that I would make with this gem is to patiently clone out the little halo that follows the left arm down and from the frill of the hat down. Even as it is, this is certainly a top ten image.
Great subject matter but would have been so much better with more tonal seperation between the horn and the background. The bell of it just blends in a bit too much.
creative interpretation, nice color rendition and DOF. foreground subject could maybe be slightly sharper and brighter/more lighting. still, overall good image.
Very creative take on wind. Excellent photograph technically. Like the composition, dof. Great lighting on the subject's face and hands on the musical instrument. I just don't see or hear the effects of wind in this photo, or I would have voted it higher. Very well done!
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