I’ve been conducting a recorder ensemble in Plymouth today. I was pondering my daily photo at lunchtime and my friend Shirley, who was there to play her recorder, mentioned that she also had her French horn in her car. This was too good an opportunity to miss so she brought it inside and I took a number of shots from various angles. These were my two favourites – thank you Shirley for letting me photograph your pride and joy!

I love the shape and sound of the French horn - and now the "look" of one, too! These are exquisite shots - perfect in their clarity and the soft "brass" colors. Your "model" appears well-loved! djnana · 2010-03-27: 16:13

very artistic shape! beautiful.. tomie · 2010-03-27: 16:18

The richest sound of any brass instrument and the hardest to play - made a beautiful photograph! Nicely done, Helen. lgnelson · 2010-03-27: 16:54

Beautiful instrument and great shots of it. Lynda · 2010-03-27: 17:47

Great captures! Najeli · 2010-03-27: 17:52

Great and interesting details of the instrument. Wasichseh · 2010-03-27: 17:53

great shots and interesting details!very nice and soft lines! photo has a soul! Davorka · 2010-03-28: 01:26

Very beautiful. Latecomer · 2010-03-28: 05:23

Beautiful shots. I used to think the French horn was the only wind instrument without valves. Oh well, I'll go to bed wiser tonight. revenant · 2010-03-28: 07:04

Fantastic shots of this instrument! Melusine · 2010-03-28: 08:10

Delightful MoMac · 2010-03-28: 08:46

FABULOUS! Did someone stop to polish it before you took the photos? Just beautiful. So sleek and curvy. :o) ????? · 2010-03-28: 11:46

Wow those shots are fantastic, so creative mystic1 · 2010-03-28: 13:08

Superb! ????? · 2010-03-28: 16:11

Cool! pandka · 2010-03-29: 09:12

So sharp and clear!! Ryana · 2010-03-29: 12:03

Very clever - almost abstract. And congratulations to Shirley for polishing it so well ;-) Jarvo · 2010-03-29: 18:48

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