Michael St. John

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Photo of the Month | Burning Piano | Aiken Bella Magazine

Photo of the Month | Burning Piano

On January 15th 2019, the Aiken Composer’s Guild performed at the University Of South Carolina Aiken, Etherredge Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The concert finished with the burning piano after a processional led by Dr. Hollingsworth on the bagpipes from the main stage at the Etherredge Center, through the campus, to the site of the piano.  As a photographer, I see my job as “to capture scenes and moments that otherwise could not or would not be seen”, such as a piece of fine craftsmanship put to flame. The piano was absolutely captivating to see, with all of its inner workings exposed.  Only with a camera set to

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Photo of the Month | Burning Piano | Aiken Bella Magazine

Photo of the Month | Burning Piano

On January 15th 2019, the Aiken Composer’s Guild performed at the University Of South Carolina Aiken, Etherredge Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The concert finished with the burning piano after a processional led by Dr. Hollingsworth on the bagpipes from the main stage at the Etherredge Center, through the campus, to the site of the piano.  As a photographer, I see my job as “to capture scenes and moments that otherwise could not or would not be seen”, such as a piece of fine craftsmanship put to flame. The piano was absolutely captivating to see, with all of its inner workings exposed.  Only with a camera set to

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