Gamelan Musicians Playing Bronze Under Moonlight in in a shrine courtyard in Yogyakarta

Gamelan Musicians Playing Bronze Under Moonlight

by Jason Wells

Cold silver moonlight spills across a stone courtyard in Yogyakarta, illuminating a row of bronze metallophones arranged on low wooden frames. Musicians sit cross-legged on woven mats, their hands raised to strike the gleaming keys. A thin layer of stage haze hangs suspended in the air, catching the pale light and softening the edges of the instruments. The wet ground reflects the cool tones of the night sky, while rain-slicked pavilion pillars frame the ensemble at the edge of the view. Bronze surfaces show intricate hammer marks and oxidation patterns, against the dark, damp shadows beneath the roof. The musicians wear traditional batik shirts, their sleeves rolled up as they lean forward in synchronized motion.

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gamelan Yogyakarta bronze metallophones moonlight shrine courtyard traditional music rainy season pavilion
Camera Canon EOS 750D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 750D photos, grab one online.
Lens 70-200mm f/2.8
Focal Length 177mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 6400
Film processed in Photoshop
Location in a shrine courtyard in Yogyakarta
Date 2015-07-04
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 7.8867, 110.4532
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