Gamelan Performance at Jakarta Mosque Sekaten in at a public square during a festival in Jakarta

Gamelan Performance at Jakarta Mosque Sekaten

by Willow Odom

Pale dawn light skims across the polished bronze surfaces of a gamelan ensemble arranged at the edge of a public square in Jakarta. Musicians in traditional attire sit cross-legged on woven mats, their hands poised over the intricate metal instruments before the first strike. The cool stillness of the pre-sunrise hour hangs heavy in the dry air, while dramatic clouds stack high above the mosque's minaret, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the stone pavement. Beside the performers, a small crowd gathers in anticipation, their silhouettes dark against the brightening sky. The textures of the bronze gongs reflect the faint blue of the morning, against the rough fabric of the players' clothing. One musician adjusts a tuning peg on a large hanging gong.

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Indonesian festival gamelan music Jakarta mosque Sekaten pre-sunrise light traditional performance bronze instruments cultural ceremony
Camera Sony a7R III*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7R III photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/1.8
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 800
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location at a public square during a festival in Jakarta
Date 2022-11-13
Credit VEETER
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