Instruments Musicaux Anciens

[trusty elf]

I've always liked this little shop in Paris that sells old musical instruments. Yesterday, while out wandering around in the Marais, I decided to try taking a few shots of its window. This was the best I could do under the circumstances-standing in the middle of the street dodging traffic and waiting for pedestrians to walk by.

[Fumesucker]

1. I love it..

Interesting shot with a great deal for the viewer to absorb, both in the window and the reflection.

[trusty elf]

4. Glad you enjoyed it Fumesucker.

That photo you posted of the Tufted Titmouse touchdown is terrific!

[Mira]

2. You have just now made my whole day. I hear them tuning up. It's gorgeous.

[trusty elf]

5. Thanks, Mira!

You're very kind. I'm happy it made your day!

[Mira]

7. When I first came to this forum, someone posted photos of a small Paris Opera house

(might have been you)
I was similarly affected, it made me a touch homesick. I'm a German immigrant.

Once I flew from here to Paris, met my mother who came in by train from the south of Germany at the Gare de Lyon train station, and we spent 2 glorious unforgettable weeks just hanging out in museums etc. etc. etc.

She is 84 now, but if I sent the money she would be there tomorrow.

[trusty elf]

8. Da haben Sie recht,

ich war's, der hier jene Fotos des Opernhauses stellte. :D

Wissen Sie was? Morgen früh fliegen wir nach Berlin, wo wir am Abend ein Konzert in der Philharmonie spielen werden. Leider müßen wir aber schon am Dienstag zurück nach Paris fliegen.

Schade! :( Berlin ist eine tolle Stadt.

Liebe Grüße! :hi:

[Mira]

9. Berlin ist phantastisch, und welches Instrument spielen Sie?

Ich habe noch nie so einen Satzanfang gesehen: " Leider muessen wir...nach Paris..."
Ich bin nicht ueberrascht dass das Sie waren mit den anderen Photos.
Alles Gute, und toi-toi-toi - spuckt man noch ueber die Schulter zum Glueck?

M
This was fun

[trusty elf]

10. Ich spiele die Theorbe. Wissen Sie was das ist für ein Instrument?

LOL-I know that "Leider muessen wir...nach Paris..." sounds ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I love Paris! It's just that spending one one day in Berlin doesn't seem right.

I haven't seen anyone spit over anyone's shoulder in quite a while, come to think of it, but people still say toi-toi-toi!

Thanks Mira!

See you!

B

[Mira]

11. I had to google the instrument. A highly glorified enhanced Lute, is what I came up with.

You look awe inspiring in the picture, great hair and clothes, and very devoted :)

I have a friend in Germany who plays all kinds of new and old fashioned flutes, she and her group dress up in medieval costumes and play the old classical compositions with Spinett (the kind of piano Mozart played) etc. in cloisters and castles through Europe.

Nice talking to you and all the best in Berlin.
Ich bin kein Berliner,

M

[NV Whino]

3. I like it!

The reflections only add to this little masterpiece.

Is the shop lit up at night? If so, it might be fun to see what you could get at night.

[trusty elf]

6. Thanks NV Whino!

I'll have to go by there one evening and see if it's lit up. That's a good idea.

[Brucie Kibbutz]

12. I'd like to hear some of those being played.

It would be fun to go in there and plink on that big harp. I bet it wouldn't be long before they asked me to leave. :shrug:

enjoyed the pic :applause: