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Ed van der Elsken
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Louis Armstrong in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1955

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Louis Armstrong in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1955

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-55

The image shows a man playing the trumpet with intense focus and passion. His facial expression is one of deep concentration, as he appears to be deeply immersed in his performance. The photograph captures him from an angle where we can see part of his profile against a dark background that accentuates his silhouette. There are no colors visible since it's a black-and-white image; however, the contrast between light and shadow adds depth and drama to the composition. The trumpet is held close to his mouth, with fingers placed on its valves, indicating an active playing moment. The instrument itself has a reflective surface that catches some of the ambient light in the room where he performs. His attire appears casual yet professional—a common choice for jazz musicians during performances—adding authenticity and context to the image. The background is blurred, drawing attention entirely to the musician's performance without any distractions. This style of photography emphasizes no

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #wikimediacommons #edvanderelsken #concertgebouw #louisarmstrong #armstrong

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
1 settimana fa

Louis Armstrong in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1955

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Louis Armstrong in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1955

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http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-39

The image is a black and white photograph featuring Louis Armstrong. He appears seated, holding his iconic trumpet in one hand while the other rests on what looks to be a music stand or similar object. His expression seems contemplative as he gazes off to the side rather than directly at the camera. In terms of visual elements: - The main subject is centered and occupies most of the frame. - Louis Armstrong wears formal attire, including a dark suit with a bow tie. - A second figure in partial view appears behind him, out of focus, suggesting an audience or another musician. - The trumpet's reflective surface catches light, creating bright highlights on its valves and tubing. Technical details: - Image quality is grainy indicative of the film stock used at that time (e.g., Ilford HP5). - Composition focuses sharply on Armstrong with a blurred background enhancing his prominence in the scene.

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #second #ilfordhp5 #concertgebouw #louisarmstrong #armstrong

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