There are plenty of photographs on this site of people playing music in parks, and a big part of why I like taking them is the subject’s obvious contentment: each and every one happily lost in their music, in a lovely location.
But as well as that, it’s also what they provide — which is a soundtrack of sorts. And this fella, playing his flute towards the end of the day, in a quiet area of the park, provided the perfect accompaniment.
winnie says
Beautiful picture with nice music!
He engrossed playing his flute in a nice and cosy greenery surrounding.
Thank you for sharing!
Always love your pictures!!
Lee says
Thanks Winnie, glad you like them! He was engrossed. Totally oblivious to my presence.
Mark says
This is a positive consequence of the small houses in Japan. I like seeing an hearing this dedication as much as you, whenever I’m in Japan. It seems that Japanese do not care to be heard and seen while practicing, compared to the dutch (my point of reference), even when the latter claim to be much more individualistic and independent.
nausje says
I totally agree with this!
Also, I believe Dutch people are less tolerant than Japanese people and would probably complain about the ‘noise’ when somebody dediced to practise their instrument in a public area.
Lee says
Yes, that is very true. Never really thought of it that way before. Interesting…
NihonBurp says
Seems nice and relaxing, makes me wish I could play an instrument.
Lee says
That’s what I always think when I see this kind of thing.
Yoli says
As usual, your images are so poetic. Love them.
Lee says
Thanks a lot Yoli!