The City Violinist  by happypat

The City Violinist

A talented young violinist playing in the centre of Manchester yesterday.
He was playing for about two hours, attracting plenty of attention as you can see and playing with a microphone attached to his violin which amplified the sound beautifully.
You can see Jack in the white T-shirt watching with interest, he informed me that the gentleman was playing Pachelbel's Canon in D Major.

I fully intend to catch up on all commenting tonight!

Three good things:
1. A quick hoover round then a lime & lemonade sitting in the sun turning the first page of my new Red magazine.
2. Harry is going to BBQ tonight, I am not a great lover of BBQ's but if anyone is offering to cook I am all for it!
3. A big smile.
As I studied this, my eye was drawn to many individual people in the crowd, eagerly taking note of an ordinary day to you, but extraordinary to me.
September 4th, 2014  
This is lovely with the light and the shade. That guy looks as if he studies music - not just a street player. Wish we had ears as well as eyes for these sorts of photos! Who had the big smile?
September 4th, 2014  
@maggiemae the postman maggiemae....I was just coming out of the house with a cold drink so I gave it to him instead! He was hot & at the end of his deliveries so he had a little sit & chatted. The violinist was definitely a music student or similar.....excellent to listen to.
September 4th, 2014  
@cejaanderson thank you Jane , this is not the part if Manchester I normally visit but we were off to Topshop & similar so lots of these artists & musicians about.
September 4th, 2014  
really good composition, I like the two sitting down
September 4th, 2014  
A lovely atmospheric shot - nucely composed.
September 4th, 2014  
A nice capture -- we never seem to have time to listen to the talent in the raw !
September 4th, 2014  
Lovely shot Pat, all ways nice to here young talent in the street...
September 4th, 2014  
Tom
Nice street scene.
September 4th, 2014  
Love how the lady is turning and people are sitting down watching - a great compliment!
September 4th, 2014  
A lovely atmospheric capture. I love that music - it's often played at weddings.
September 4th, 2014  
Love the "slice of life" moment in time!
September 5th, 2014  
Such a lovely street shot. Must have been lovely walking through, hearing the music.
September 5th, 2014  
What a great street scene. I always admire people for standing in the street and playing music. I hope he collected lots of money.
September 6th, 2014  
he has two admirers / followrs of his music. nice one pat
September 6th, 2014  
Great street shot :)
September 7th, 2014  
Nice photo great texture
September 8th, 2014  
JH
Good spot he's found there - like he's framed by his own little stage.
September 12th, 2014  
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