Pipe Organ
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Submitted to Photo Challenge: Musical Instruments
Photo Info
| Uploaded | February 21, 2013 |
| Taken | September 1, 2012 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D7000 |
| Exposure | 1/125 sec at f/5.6 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| ISO | 220 |
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
September 2012
This organ was built in 1830 by the Boston craftsman Thomas Appleton. Standing over 15 feet tall, the organ has 16 ranks totaling 836 pipes gold-leafed , two 58-note manuals, and 27-note pedalboard added when it was reinstalled, in 1883.
( Information from Metropolitan's website.)
17 responses
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Donald Garrett gave props (21 Feb 2013):
Nice shot, Ioana! Organs contained in one case like that are usually called Tracker Organs. The keys are directly connected to the pipes.
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Geoff Plant gave props (21 Feb 2013):
GREAT CAPTURE GREAT COLUORFUL PICTURE GREAT ENTRY TO THE THEME
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Ioana Caravan gave props (21 Feb 2013):
Thank you, Donald and Geoff!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (21 Feb 2013):
What a gorgeous organ!!
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Michele Wambaugh said (21 Feb 2013):
Wonderful entry!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (21 Feb 2013):
Wow! The size of this pipe organ is incredible..Beautiful entry!
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Donna Mullins gave props (21 Feb 2013):
Love the angle and the cool metallic tones!
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Paperini Renato gave props (22 Feb 2013):
There is no more powerful and majestic
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John Linton gave props (22 Feb 2013):
Bringing some sweet music to JPG's Theme Park.
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (22 Feb 2013):
I love the POV! What a beautiful image, and perfect entry.
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Betty Maxey gave props (22 Feb 2013):
The word majestic, comes to mind!
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Lynn E. Harvey gave props (23 Feb 2013):
Wow, this is so powerful, the light is perfect! Awesome entry..
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Deborah Downes gave props (27 Feb 2013):
Wow! Most impressive. Great POV.
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Shirley Valencia gave props (28 Feb 2013):
outstanding find......I love this shot!! great entry
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Ann Reece gave props (5 Mar 2013):
I would love to hear the music that comes from this organ, excellent shot!!!
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JanElle gave props (5 Mar 2013):
I can imagine the sounds emanating from this, it`s amazing! A beautiful capture and entry!!
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Cindy Griff said (26 Mar 2013):
Grand old entry!!
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