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Keyboard
So I bought Lorna a keyboard for her birthday/Christmas present and having it in the house just give yet another photo opportunity.
I might actually have a go at learning to play it myself but I can't see me getting very far as I can't read music, that's a very defeatist attitude already I know but.........well, there you go!
Anyway, comments welcome
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10-12-2007, 10:28 PM
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Re: Keyboard
Nice shot Steve.
I'd have been tempted to either reframe the shot so the Yamaha logo and key markers aren't in shot or clone them out. Also, there's a slightly distracting speck of white dust on the 3rd key in.
Sheesh, i'm critical aren't I. 
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Re: Keyboard
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Nice shot Steve.
I'd have been tempted to either reframe the shot so the Yamaha logo and key markers aren't in shot or clone them out. Also, there's a slightly distracting speck of white dust on the 3rd key in.
Sheesh, i'm critical aren't I. 
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Thats not dust I'll have you know, it's a reflection off those brand new shiny keys!!!
Edit: Actually it is a dust speck, I was looking at the main white bit........yes, you are critical, but I love you!
I quite liked the oof logo too 
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10-12-2007, 10:34 PM
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Re: Keyboard
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Thats not dust I'll have you know, it's a reflection off those brand new shiny keys!!!
I quite liked the oof logo too 
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It'd be no fun at all if we all agreed on everything.
Are you sure that isn't a dust speck?
EDIT: 
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I can see the dust speck too......for me its pure sloppy and spoils the shot completely.
Ok im kidding  nice composition steve
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I can see the dust speck too......for me its pure sloppy and spoils the shot completely.
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Oh man I can't believe it 
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Re: Keyboard
nice shot .. gonna be interesting to see how you develop your shots in the days / weeks to come with the keybaord theme ...
mate i would seriously encourage you to take it up - playing an instrument is fantastic. I played the piano for about 6 years when I was younger. It's my one single most regret in life not keeping it on ... then again now I like to bang things and call myself a drummer !
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My eye keeps getting drawn to the white speck of dust on the 3rd key in, if you stare at it for too long it begins to take on gargantuan proportions and takes over the whole photograph.
Very disappointing Mr Green, i expected better of you 
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Re: Keyboard
Like how the grey of the keyboard goes well with the black and white of the piano keys.
Been playing the piano for about 20 years, can honestly say in that time it's the only thing I've kept a constant interest in. I'd certainly encourage anyone to take up learning an instrument.
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Re: Keyboard
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My eye keeps getting drawn to the white speck of dust on the 3rd key in, if you stare at it for too long it begins to take on gargantuan proportions and takes over the whole photograph.
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Very disappointing Mr Green, i expected better of you 
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I feel like you are commenting on my general cleanliness.........i'm hurting

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That's a nice clean shot for ISO 1600 Steve, you must have got the exposure spot on for that.
I think I'm with you on the Yamaha logo, to clone it out would leave it a bit too plain IMO.
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Liking the framing, DOF and processing on this one Steve - very nice
Personally I think a couple of specks could be cloned (mentioned previously I think), as well as a bit of cloning in the top left of the frame to remove the dark corner
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Personally I think a couple of specks could be cloned (mentioned previously I think)
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Re: Keyboard
EDIT - Just seen its a 620!
not related to the actual picture (which I do like!).
Can i ask the model of they keyboard? I am in the process of saving for a digital piano as i just started learning on my own using piano books etc.
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