Marimba Rosewood Bars Under Tungsten Light

Rosewood bars of a marimba line the left edge of the frame, their dark, polished surfaces reflecting the warm glow of low tungsten light filtering through a window. Fine stage haze hangs suspended in the air, catching the beam and softening the shadows across the instrument's resonators. The cool season is evident in the crisp clarity of the light and the stillness of the dust motes. Behind the wood, the blurred contours of a concert hall stage in Shenzhen fade into deep shadow. The metal supports gleam faintly against the dim surroundings. One scratch on the upper bar catches the light, revealing the grain of the wood beneath the finish.