June 27, 2010 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: General, Inspiration & The Big Picture

Photograph: Study in contrast, II


I have been using this shot as a Facebook profile lately. I love the simplicity.

horn pedals2 Photograph: Study in contrast, II

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[Part I in this series, tells the story behind this photo.]

BRUCE HEMBD is a web marketing developer by day who plays French horn professionally at night.» More information about Bruce Hembd » More articles by Bruce Hembd » Contact

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Photograph: Study in contrast, II
Published on June 27, 2010 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: General, Inspiration & The Big Picture
John Ericson & Bruce Hembd
on the French horn, brass related topics, and the field of classical music.