Project Athena - Day 87 (Musical Instruments)

Bronze Instrument

“Music, in performance, is a type of sculpture. The air in the performance is sculpted into something.”
— Frank Zappa

This sculpture is one of my favorites at the Benson Sculpture Park. I love its name, "Wall Street" and the distorted, off balance depiction of the cello. I can almost hear the warped, garbled sounds that would come from this instrument if it were playable.

Stock Market by Philippe Guillerm, 2007, Benson Sculpture Park, Loveland

Nikon D3200 • Nikon 55-200mm lens • 55mm • F/4.5• 1/100s • ISO 200

Project Athena - Day 86 (Muscial Instruments)

All That Jazz

“Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.”
— Herbie Hancock

Today, I felt pulled to downtown Fort Collins. I walked around for awhile enjoying the fall like weather when the sultry song of a saxophone lured me into the old town square. There I met a talented street musician named Dave who asked me to take his picture.  I smiled and said of course.

Street Musician Dave Thrush, Fort Collins, CO

Nikon D3200 • Nikon 55-200mm lens • 100mm • F/4.5• 1/500s • ISO 400

Project Athena - Day 85 (Musical Instruments)

Guitar Man

“Music can change the world because it can change people.”
— Bono

Today begins the theme of musical instruments. It's going to be a week of really stretching myself to find the photographs. I am a little intimidated by this theme because I personally do not play any musical instruments with the exception of a drum that I made myself and pound upon when participating in drumming circles. (Hey, that gives me an idea for another photo.)

My oldest brother, on the other hand, is an accomplished musician and collects instruments like I collect camera equipment. This Fender Stratocaster is one of six guitars in his repertoire. It is a gift to watch another artist express their passion about what they love most. Thanks for the photo bro.

 

Fender Stratocaster

Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 40mm • F/6.3 • 1/80s • ISO 400