Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Four Strong Winds That Blow Lonely, Seven Seas That Run High . . .


Renee bought a banjo yesterday.  She and Michelle found a bench and Renee played folk songs.  Michelle sang harmony.  I wandered past.

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25 comments:

  1. Luis GomezSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Sweet Jack!

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  2. nathalieSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Wonderful spirit here, I would have loved to be there. I love your portraits, the 'under the umbrella' one of a few days ago was brilliant too!

    I rarely do portraits and wish I did more. It's easier to do big cats !

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  3. KateSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Interesting how simple pleasures make the day seem so much brighter. Great candid, Jack.

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    You wandered past but hesitated for a moment and caught a spontaneous burst of song. They look happy, you did a good job Jack and captured a moment in time! Oh hark at me getting all 'poetic' haha!

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  5. SRQSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Nice slice of life capture. I would have been forced to inquire, 'What prompts someone to purchase a banjo on a Monday, plop down on a street bench and croon?'

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  6. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Lovely!

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  7. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    One sees a lot more street musicians with guitars rather than banjos.

    I once lived in a townhouse in Arlington, VA, with a next door neighbor who decided to learn how to play the banjo. Pluck. Pluck. Pluck.

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  8. PetSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Well, with you at the drums, you've already got a band!

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  9. HalcyonSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I only appreciate banjo music in moderation. ;)

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  10. SharonSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    You've captured this happy moment very well!

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  11. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    You got the story, took their names, and captured the scene... Jack, I think that you have morphed into a candid portrait photographer! Wonderful!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  12. brattcatSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    lucky you, lucky us!

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  13. Sylvia KSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    You are really good at these street/people shots, Jack! I love them! Such a great way to visit your world! Enjoy your day -- camera in hand!

    Sylvia

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  14. VPSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    You was lucky to wander about there at the right moment, but your picture caught the moment perfectly. Excellent portrait and street scene!

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  15. KarlSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely scene, Jack!

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  16. RandySeptember 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    What a great shot Jack. I like that you caught her in mid-song.

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  17. lizziviggiSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I love it-- what a wonderful portrait! I am often too shy to take pictures of people, but I'm glad you aren't!

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  18. MalyssSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    They seem to have fun!That's a great portrait, I think, of a beautyful friendship!

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  19. jooSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    You were at the right place at the right time Jack:) Terrific!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Every time I see a banjo I remember that great scene in 'Deliverance'. Great portrait, Jack.

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  21. Regina KSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Great find.

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  22. MichelleSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    What a great moment you captured. A banjo....not your everyday instrument.

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  23. Bob CroweSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Oh, you're making me think of Ian and Sylvia, thereby dating myself. Looks like Renee knows what she's doing.

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  24. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 14, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    My grandmother played a mandolin-banjo - no better way to spread a little cheer!

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  25. Stefan JanssonSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Nice timing from everyone here. Buying the banjo, finding that bench, and then you arrive to capture the scene.

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