Dr Edward Goldenberg
June 2026 - Hungarian Music
About the Image(s)
iPhone 16;6.75 mm; 1/25; f1.8; Iso 1000
Budapest is one of the great centers of traditional Hungarian folk music. This image is of a Cimbalom a large hammered dulcimer played with small mallets. It is probably the most iconic Hungarian instrument.
3 comments posted
Eastern Europe is replete with folk music and folk musicians. Here, you have a good capture. What adds to the image is that your depth of field included patrons of the restaurant in the background in a clear and sharp capture, adding to the location. the bass player adds to your image. colors are crips and sharp and the image iw sell-centered. Posted: 06/01/2026 06:34:07
Doc, very nice location and cultural image. I like the musical instrument which we do not see in the western world, and the fact that the musician's hands are slightly blurred, denoting movement. The composition is good and the colors are very vivid. I made the verticals straight with the ACR geometrical tool. Sorry that part of your signature was amputated. Posted: 06/02/2026 18:47:42
Great image. Tells a story, especially because of the patrons eating in the background. Good move to have the whole scene in focus. Congratulations. Could do well in Photo Travel. Posted: 06/06/2026 14:36:14