June 11, 2010 by Bruce Hembd

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Photograph: Study in contrast, I


my old lewis no 352 Photograph: Study in contrast, I

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A photograph, re-found in an office search recently, of the number 35 Lewis horn I used to own.

The photo was used for a music conservatory advertisement years ago, appearing in The Horn Call and other trade journals. In a dark room, the photographer held his camera in one hand and an unshaded lamp in the other.

Part II.

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Photograph: Study in contrast, I
Published on June 11, 2010 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Inspiration & The Big Picture
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