Sun dappled Morris man

This is one of the members of the Morris side that Lester's in, so not a stranger but a friend who kindly consented to me posting this.
Barry dances and is also a very accomplished recorder player.
(The recorder is much-maligned, largely because of the racket so many of us made with it at school but in the right hands it's a wonderful instrument. Barry makes wonderful instruments of his recorders.)

[Sue Cooper]

Lovely photo.

[Sophia Ziburtovicz]

Cute

[Kim]

Wonderful! Love the way you've captured the light shining through his straw hat onto his face. From his happy expression, I believe he enjoyed having his picture taken.

[carol white]

A lovely shot,like the shadows from the hat on his face!!

[Carole Imes]

He looks like a friendly person. What a nice smile. Great portrait shot.

[8yearson]

Looks a very kind face, you have captured him well Alison.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Fabulous with the sunlight playing through his hat.

[Ariel]

This *is* a nice picture and he looks like a lovely person.

[Claire]

Wonderful shot, just a wonderful portrait

[Lisa Stein]

Wonderful portrait. Love his smiling eyes and the shadows across his face. Well seen and captured, Alison!

[Connie]

Lovely portrait of Barry with the sunlight and shadows on his face. He has a great smile. Have never heard a recorder played by someone who knows how to play. Has he posted anything on YouTube?

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@connie865 Thank you, Connie. No, he has't uploaded anything but this is a recording made by a UK folk-ish group : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiAJ5AAyB_c&list=PL25D2E07BD86B1945&index=2

[Al Bailey]

What a lovely portrait .... I like the sunlit patterns on his face :)

[Janet]

He looks areal country lad with a lovely sunny disposition.

[Margaret Brown]

Such a sunny portrait, love it

[Sharon Lee]

interesting effect from the hat

[Lepi]

Lots of character in this portrait. Lovely smile too.

[elkehochban]

Lovely portrait! He looks like a wonderful person

[Milanie]

Your portrait really shows the person - that smile I bet really describes him well. Know he's got to be pleased with your work. Like others, I've heard a recorder in school, but bet his work is nothing like that! Love the effects of the lighting the way you shot this.

[Gena Pegg]

What a great portrait....love those speckles on his face from the sun coming though his hat. He looks very contented!!! Would love to hear the music played.

[crewnelson]

Wonderful portrait,Alison. What a nice face.

[Dione Giorgio]

Magnificent portrait shot. Love the shade created by the straw hat and his lovely smile.

[Kazzy]

Such a pleasing portrait...love that dappled effect...did you use PS? Haha :p

[Jean Tookey]

Fav! Wonderful. I love how you have caught the shadows on the dancers face.

[👑 AnaZad]

Fantastic portrait. Wonderful expression.

[Mac]

That's a sweet portrait and I like the pattern of his hat on his face. A lot of bagpipers played recorders.

[Jen Hudson]

You have caught such a great expression om his face, very soft and gentle, a lovely smile and eyes. The hat shadow of lattice work is a great addition. Will be interested to listen to the recorder link, my efforts at school were definitely not in that league.

[Jacqui Paterson]

Lovely portrait. Great use of light and shadows.