Russell in Concert

Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 21 January 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

This is another photo of Russell. This time it was taken during an NJIO concert in Summit NJ on Jan. 13. For anyone that might not recognize the instrument he is playing it is a bassoon.

There was another NJIO concert Saturday night. This is Russell's last season with the NJIO, since he will be entereing college in the Fall and will not be able to participate. He's been playing with the NJIO along with his brother Jon since 2003. The NJIO has been a great experience for him. Among other things it gave him the opportunity to play with some pretty amazing talent including playing on stage at Kean University performing the bassoon part in the Schleptet and Fuga Meshuga in May of 2005 at the tender age of 14 under the direction of Peter Schickele of P.D.Q Bach fame.

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Comments (31)

shutterbug from India

a pristine moment, well captured

21 Jan 2008 12:06pm

@shutterbug: Thanks.

Kerri from United States

A shot to be treasured! What a talented young man!

21 Jan 2008 1:03pm

@Kerri: Thanks. He works very hard and it has paid off for him.

Roger from Denton, United States

Awesome light.

21 Jan 2008 2:05pm

@Roger: Thanks. Stage lights at these concerts are always hit and miss. This one was a hit.

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

What a great looking kid! Marvelous shot.

21 Jan 2008 3:39pm

@MontereyJohn: Thanks.

Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States

Great capture. The bassoon is a very interesting instrument.

21 Jan 2008 5:26pm

@Oswegan: Thanks. Yes it is and it adds such a nice flavor to the rest of the orchestra.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Perfect composition in my opinion!

21 Jan 2008 6:23pm

@Craiger: Thanks.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Very well done, superb!

21 Jan 2008 6:44pm

@MadScientist: Thanks.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Very nice portrait of musicians in action!

21 Jan 2008 7:31pm

@Viewfinder: Thanks.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Really an excellent capture Laurie!!

21 Jan 2008 7:43pm

@amy: Thanks.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Excellent focus!! Great composition, overall stunning shot!
Well done!

21 Jan 2008 7:47pm

@Ina: Thanks.

Craig Persel from Montreal, Canada

Excellent color, light and DOF.

21 Jan 2008 8:39pm

@Craig Persel: Thanks.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Lovely shot of the moment..... Very musical indeed,

21 Jan 2008 8:56pm

@badala: Thanks.

martie from Japan

Excellent! Your focus on him is outstanding. You've captured a wonderful moment.

21 Jan 2008 9:30pm

@martie: Thanks.

Reza from Montreal, Canada

I like the way you've focused in this image. Well done.

21 Jan 2008 10:42pm

@Reza: Thanks.

Bob from New Jersey, United States

Impressive photograph!

22 Jan 2008 1:33am

@Bob: Thanks.

Man With 101 Names from Hamburg, United States

awesome shot !

22 Jan 2008 1:34am

@Man With 101 Names: Thanks.

Rags from Plano, United States

it is one cool looking instrument. Does it produce lovely music?

22 Jan 2008 6:58am

@Rags: Thanks. Yes it has a very warm and rich sound when played right.

When he first started we affectionately called it "Mad Cow" or "Moose-a-ma-phone". I am happy to report he has indeed tamed the beast!

dee from Innsbruck, Austria

It's such a classic shot with classic colours. Could have been taken in the 1970s or 1980s as well ...

22 Jan 2008 7:59am

@dee: Thanks.

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Wonderful composition and I always wonder, how do they keep the instruments so shiny?

22 Jan 2008 8:53am

@ManuelaR: Thanks. Russell's bassoon was overhauled a few months ago which keeps it nice and shiny. It's an older instrument but it has been very well maintained.

Tricia from Melbourne, Australia

love the dof and framing of this shot!

22 Jan 2008 3:17pm

@Tricia: Thanks.

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Wonderful shot Laurie...handsome son!

22 Jan 2008 6:05pm

@Jen: Thanks.

photowannabe from rocklin, california, United States

Your framing and composition of your son is perfect. Nice shot.

22 Jan 2008 7:05pm

@photowannabe: Thanks.

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

This looks three dimensional due to the shallow depth of field setting off your subject from the background. Excellent composition and exposure, too. A great musical portrait, then.

22 Jan 2008 9:52pm

@Andrew Gould: Thanks.

eddy from Tehran, Iran

I love it, thank you

23 Jan 2008 10:32am

@eddy: Thanks.

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Great shot Laurie! I like the crispness and the DoF.

23 Jan 2008 4:47pm

@Stunner: Thanks.

KMF from Kerala,Kalpakanchery, India

wounderfull

23 Jan 2008 4:48pm

@KMF: Thanks.

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

I really like this photo! You managed to get Russell and his bassoon in focus, leaving the rest of the musicians a bit blurred, which causes the viewer to focus on Russell and to know that he is playing with others. Very, very nice.
What a fabulous experience for your sons. These real life experiences are so important for young people.

23 Jan 2008 7:28pm

@Anita: Thanks. They have loved the experiences they've had and both are hoping to continue with with music throughout their lives. It is really wonderful.

shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Very well done!Nice composition!

23 Jan 2008 11:20pm

@shahab: Thanks.

Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States

awesome portrait and excellent dof!

24 Jan 2008 2:17am

@Photographs by M.E.: Thanks.

Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States

Absolutely stunning capture, what clarity. Love the lighting!!

24 Jan 2008 2:44am

@Dawn Sutherland: Thanks.

Melanie from Switzerland

This instrument is very impressive.
I would how you shot this picture. You had an excellent seat durint the concert! Lucky Laurie :-)

25 Jan 2008 8:34pm

@Melanie: Thanks...I was actually on the stage when I shot this. It was shot during their warm up before the concert. I've been doing the photography for the orchestra for the past couple of years. I usually go up on the stage and try to get some good shots of the members that I would not be able to get from either the house floor or balcony during the concerts. The woodwind section is toward the back behind the strings and in front of the brass section. So I really have to go up on the stage to get them.

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