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Posted: 20 Aug 2022


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eleven - music for me!

eleven - music for me!
i'm so lucky.

every evening my multi-talented husband sings me a song or two. during the summer it's rock and roll from the 50's (with a little bit of any new compositions of his thrown in here and there). not always on the piano, sometimes on guitar and sometimes harmonica thrown in for good measure.

World Photography Day 2022
[I chose 12 photos for the day - then chose one for the World Photography Day group - not this one.]

Nicolas Mertens, , Deborah Lundbech, HelenaPF and 42 other people have particularly liked this photo


50 comments - The latest ones
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a beautiful portrait of your husband!! enjoy his creativity!!!
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
thank you. i am so lucky!
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That’s fantastic, Laura !
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Ulrich John club
thanks so much.
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A delightful capture of your husband - and how romantic to be serenaded every evening :-). He must be a very talented person.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Keith Burton club
thanks. it is romantic! choosing to love each other each day.
and yes, he's ridiculously talented in many areas - if i do say so myself (well, other people do also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Beckett )
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to raingirl club
Wow! That's very impressive CV.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks. I think so also. I don't know how I lucked into marrying him! Maybe I was good in my prior life - haha.
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Wonderful! I'd love to have his skill with music!
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thank you. And I would also. I do just a touch of music - he exudes music both through instruments, voice and through his poetry.
2 years ago.
 Ern Jacoby
Ern Jacoby club
A good choice for b&w bsck to the 50‘s , beautiful!
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Ern Jacoby club
thank you so much. i did think about the 50's / black & white connection - but I also much prefer b&w photography for portraits.
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Mei,ist das schön liebe Laura,dass dir jeden Tag so ein Geschenk gegeben wird,ich finde diese Aufnahme in SW richtig genial und toll,wünsche weiterhin viele schöne Lieder aus dieser alten Zeit :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Günter Klaus club
thank you kindly! i'm so glad you like the photo.
i try hard to fully take in the gift each day.
2 years ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
...und Ringo Star begleitet ihn auf dem Schlagzeug...
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to LotharW club
good eye! yes - and Paul is singing harmony.
2 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Lucky indeed, great portrait.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Gillian Everett club
thanks. glad you like it.
2 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Laura
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition which works really well in B&W
Your husband must be such a kind gentleman!!
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
thank you, Peter. whenever he plays piano i am drawn to this perspective. the piano is over 100 years old and adds depth to a photo like this.
and yes, he is indeed a kind gentleman!
2 years ago.
 Eva Lewitus
Eva Lewitus club
How wonderful!
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Eva Lewitus club
*smile*
2 years ago.
 Marcel N
Marcel N
Ein tolles und authentisches Foto.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Marcel N
you are very kind. thank you.
2 years ago.
 Léopold
Léopold club
Thanks so much for sharing with us this fabulous and moving part of your private life with your sweet husband under the spotlight !
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Léopold club
You're so welcome. It's where he loves to be - haha.
2 years ago.
 micritter
micritter
You are lucky Laura! Lovely photo and story. Thank you so much for your visit and comment. Sorry I've been quite delinquent in commenting. I'll try to gradually correct that as much as possible.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to micritter
I am lucky! Photographing it helps me appreciate it even more. Glad you like this part of my little world. Thank you.

No worries about delayed commenting - it only took me 2 weeks to comment on the World Photography Day photos. I'm honored that some people took the time to view all the 12 images I put together for the day (only one in the group of course).

Take your time and enjoy the commenting process! No rush.
peace.
2 years ago.
 Love Song
Love Song club
Amazing pic *_* J***************************************************
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Love Song club
Thank you so much! I've added it to the groups you suggested.
2 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
yes, very lucky, but also very good photographer ;-)
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Nora Caracci club
Aww! You're so kind. Thank you.
2 years ago.
 sea-herdorf
sea-herdorf club
Ein wudnerschönes Portrait von dem Klavierspieler, Raingirl.
Stark in b/W.
Erich
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to sea-herdorf club
Thank you so much. I do prefer portraits in b/W and was happy the lighting here made it work.
2 years ago.
 Jean Paul Capdeville
Jean Paul Capdeville club
Quelle chance en effet (et la photo est superbe) Ce que vous dites me fait penser à Montaigne. Dans ses "essais" il écrit que lorsqu'il était enfant,son pére voulait qu'il soit toujours réveillé en musique. Je pense que celà a contribué à ce qu'il est devenu: une des personnes à la pensée la plus éclairée et la plus ouverte de son temps . Beaucoup devraient le relire (ou le lire) aujourd'hui.Peut être votre mari l'a t-il lu ? Amitié à tous les deux.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Jean Paul Capdeville club
Oh yes, my husband knows Montaigne well. My husband is a poet first, musician second.

I read about a school that started each day with classical music playing in the halls. That had a very positive effect on the school day.

Music is definitely mind enriching.

You might be interested to know that my husband is currently working on poetic translations (since you like Montaigne and music). He is translating Paul Verlaine's work 'In Solitary' www.instagram.com/poetlarrybeckett
He translated Apollinaire and did an album with Stuart Anthony with those translations:
stuartanthonyuk.bandcamp.com/album/mirabeau-bridge

We got to be on Mirabeau Bridge in June with Stuart! A great place to visit.

- and has just started translating Jacques Brel's lyrics. The only enlglish translations of Brel have been very far away from the original words. He has to get permission from the estate to use any translations he does, so he can't share them yet publically. Ne me quitte pas of course being the first one he translated.

Glad you like the photo. Thank you.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
An excellent full-length portrait in music (we'd love to hear it too ;-). The b/w suits it well, and the story deserved to be shared and also beautifully put in image.
Belated congratulations to both of you, Laura!
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Eric Desjours club
Thank you so much, Eric. You are very kind. I am a lover of black and white portraits. Wish you could hear it also!

You can hear him play piano on this track (ignore the video - or at least, I do) from the band 'Eyelids' album that is all his lyrics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrS5LPGDzoM&ab_channel=decorrecords
2 years ago.
 Patricia Wilden
Patricia Wilden
Loved the info in your description. What a treat every evening! Lucky you.
2 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Patricia Wilden
Thank you. (And thank you for visiting my photo.) And yes, I feel lucky in this regard!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Blue rubber octopus
Blue rubber octopus club
How delightful. You are very lucky to have such a love!
23 months ago.
raingirl club has replied to Blue rubber octopus club
Thank you. And I am indeed lucky. I must have been very good in a previous life!
23 months ago.
 HelenaPF
HelenaPF club
Such a big chance to have such a husband!!!! My daughter and me have a lot sung when she still was with me. And we were so happy on that times! each of us sang in a different chorus in Bordeaux (Nouvelle Aquitaine)..... Music and poetry are our favorite hobby! and l plaid piano , now halas! less frequently. ... Years do not make the fingers flexible enough, I am 86.
20 months ago.
raingirl club has replied to HelenaPF club
I am blessed to be sure. I love hearing that you and your daughter sang together. It is indeed a very happy thing to do. What great memories to have.
We used to go to a sing-a-long with friends every month. Perhaps one day I will start that up again.
If you still have a piano, maybe you could create new music with straight fingers! I always think of Matisse painting from his bed with a very long brush.
I play the piano a little bit. These days I practice the flute more than piano. If we lived close, we could sing and play together!

Thank you for visiting my photos.
20 months ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
Hi Laura, I love this and your story. Sing-a-longs have always been so big in my life with family and friends.
This June we are having a celebration of my mom's life which will basically be a big sing-along with some stories thrown in!
She so loved singing! It will be a great mix - from London Music Hall to Beatles to Johnny Mercer and more.
My brother will be playing guitar and my son, keyboard, with grandkids sometimes "leading". Can't wait! She would have loved every minute.
This coming Friday evening I'm hoping to attend a Middlebury community sing. Perhaps I can catch a photo of everyone!
19 months ago.
raingirl club has replied to Deborah Lundbech club
Thank you, Deborah.
What a lovely celebration you have planned. So thoughtful. Lots of musical styles is always a good thing.
You are inspiring. Maybe I can get sing-a-long my friends and I used to do back on track again.
Sing out!
19 months ago.
 Maria Rainer-Giotto
Maria Rainer-Giotto club
Beautiful photo! Black and white colors give it a special charm. May God bless you.
19 months ago.
raingirl club has replied to Maria Rainer-Giotto club
Thank you so much. I love black and white photos, especially for portraits.
peace.
19 months ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
B&W is so great.
16 months ago.
raingirl club has replied to Mikus club
Indeed. I'm not usually very happy with digital to b&w, I prefer b&w film - but sometimes digital just has to be done!
16 months ago.

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