Jwilliams0469 Loc: Topeka, Ks.

I play a ton of different instruments, mainly stringed. Been playing for years and have at least 1 of each instrument I play. I really love the sound of the violin in my case fiddle. I am introducing you to my "$4,000.00 Cremona Maestro Special Edition Natural Tone Violin". I remember taking this out of the case and tuning it for the first time. The sound was and still is, so beautiful! Just thought I'd share it with you...

I only play by ear as I cannot read sheet music and tabs are just to difficult to mess with as they do not carry a rhythm at all. Sound is my specialty and I use it with care!

What do you think of the portrait and what could I have done different? Remember, I was the one behind the camera and in the lens.

Cremona Maestro Special Edition Natural Tone Violin

wrr Loc: SEK

Could you turn into the window just a tad more, maybe that would bring your right elbow out of the dark. I know that's your arm but it could be anyone's arm coming into view there. I like that you are using the natural light coming through the window, not always a easy shot to pull off.

Jwilliams0469 Loc: Topeka, Ks.

Thanks! I agree, my arm is a bit out of sight. I tried several shots and this one was the closest I could get with my arm in as the violins scroll (head) was about 1/4inch away from the window and I didn't want to scratch the surface. My lens was a "Sigma Canon 18-50mm 2.8-3.5" and was set at about 28mm. I was going to take more but my kids woke up so this is the best one of all of them.

I think I took about 30 different shots before I got the natural light to look correct through the window. All around I do believe I ended up with about 80+ photographs and this is the only one I liked well enough to keep. I will try your idea, when I get more time (kids take a nap).

Thanks for your feedback!
J. Williams

Bruce H Loc: Oregon Coast

I want to hear it!

deanna_hg Loc: So. Alabama

Think God has blessed you with the ability to play so many instruments!

annemarie Loc: N.W. NJ

You are so multi talented. Lovely picture, but the fingers on your right hand look like your nails are really sharp.

Jwilliams0469 Loc: Topeka, Ks.

Thanks all!

Bruce H, I will find some time and upload a video on youtube com and post the link... work has my hands full this week...

deanna_hg, It kinda runs in the family on my father's side! Love to play!

annemarie, you're right about that... Something I completely over looked. Great catch, thank you for the heads up...