Hands On A Harp
This week’s blog post will highlight one of my favorite photographs taken at the Official Alabama Renaissance Faire 2023.
The festival was set up in downtown Florence in Wilson Park. Several areas were designated as music venues and several different musicians rotated in and out of these areas throughout the festival.
We walked up to one of these areas and found this gentleman playing his harp, a classical stringed instrument made of wood. Soft melodies emanated from the harp as his fingers plucked at the strings which are positioned in incrementally longer lengths as they near the far end of the harp.
At the top of the innermost piece of wood, there was an opening in the shape of a heart. Several of the strings were red and the others were either blue, white or black. His blue tunic coordinated nicely with the two toned wood instrument.
This experience provided a peaceful moment while we watched his hands delicately moving over the taut strings as the harp produced a soothing sound. The soft music was a welcomed change from the noise of the hustle and bustle of the festival.
Have you been to a Renaissance Faire? If so, please share your experiences in the comment section.
To view a large version of today’s featured image click here .
