Off Swanston Street where trams glide past,
A gent sits down, the crowd flows fast.
His frame is broad, his shirt stretched tight,
A beer gut round, in grayscale light.
But hush the world and let him play
His fingers dance, then drift away.
A melody both rich and clear
Pours from the keys, and draws you near.
No stage, no suit, no grand parade,
Just soul and song in light and shade.
Each note a tale, each pause a breath,
A beauty born from life and depth.
And though the photo’s black and white,
You hear the sound, you feel the light.
A gentle giant, slouched with grace,
Making music in a passing place.
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Es agradable encontrar músicos callejeros que te alegren el momento mientras paseas.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see one
DeleteI love listening to street musicians, and given your photo, I can almost hear this fellow playing. I'am always impressed by anyone who can play the violin.
ReplyDeleteIt is a skill set
DeleteSerenading the world?
ReplyDeleteIt was really loud with his amplifier on
DeleteA violin concerto to break the roar of traffic. Sensational!
ReplyDeleteHe is a well known figure
DeleteGood shot :-D
ReplyDeletePero no dejan de ser artistas. Buena toma, Roentare!
ReplyDeleteUn saludo.
You are right
DeleteGreat portrait of that musician at work: f1.2 very wide maximum aperture is perfect for such kind of photo.
ReplyDeleteGood autofocus is needed too
Delete...street musicans add to the life of the community.
ReplyDeleteI get to learn about their lives too
DeleteI can hear the music from here.
ReplyDeleteExcelente foto de calle dando importancia a lo que realmente la tiene y deja lo demás como relleno, necesario, pero relleno.
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteI could hear him play in your verse.
ReplyDeleteWas he good at all?
ReplyDeleteG.day mate. Street musician it seem commont is any public areas everywhere. Wha I saw on this photo is a great one.
ReplyDeleteI love how you captured that moment in both words and images. It's so true that some of the most beautiful music comes from people who are just sharing their soul without any fuss or formality. The poem really brings the photo to life, and you can almost hear the melody and feel the calm he creates in the middle of all that city chaos.
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ReplyDeleteNice combo in B&W
ReplyDeleteThe lonely fiddler.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love to hear the sound of a violin, especially when I come across them so unexpectedly. Lovely shot!
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