I travelled up to Yorkshire today in readiness for my summer school which starts tomorrow. On my way to Beverley I stopped off if York to meet up with my friend Felicity who I haven’t seen for ages. We had a lovely catch up over coffee and cakes in Betty’s tea rooms then went for a stroll along the Shambles, York’s narrowest street. We ended up in a shop called ‘Duttons for Buttons’ which was an absolute treasure trove of, you’ve guessed it, buttons. Apparently they stock over 12,000 different types! I bought some mother of pearl ones in gorgeous vivid colours which will no doubt be featured here on a future rainy day. After Fliss and I parted company I wandered back towards the Minster, arriving with about an hour to spare before closing time. Thanks to the dire weather outside it was very gloomy inside but I found this chap looking down over the crowds of tourists with his harp and I rather liked his intense stare.

yeah seems he knows all about us, great catch Helen GKorts · 2010-08-06: 18:04

Wonderful! :) ????? · 2010-08-06: 19:26

the harpist has a very interesting expression. he looks familiar... letterman? haha... it is a very nice capture. imdanchan · 2010-08-06: 20:40

Very beautiful portrait full of nobility. josy63 · 2010-08-06: 21:36

What an excellent eye you have. This is great in bw. SunflowerGirl · 2010-08-06: 21:44

Whoever the artist was, he gave this fellow wonderful, chiselled features - love his eyes and carved cheekbones. This is really a neat image. I could stare at him for days! djnana · 2010-08-06: 21:51

Yes, so intense expression. Great capture. huiching · 2010-08-06: 22:38

seems you had a great day! great photo....I always wonder what they think about us:) Eiram · 2010-08-07: 10:12

Wow, must have been fun looking around in that shop with all the buttons! I do also like the inense stare you catched at this chap, well done :) Melusine · 2010-08-07: 14:45

actually I think he looks rather startled. great shot and angle once again. MoMac · 2010-08-07: 18:06

I always wonder if the sculptors had real people as models. Wasichseh · 2010-08-10: 02:50

Love that capture love the angle shot very cool mystic1 · 2010-08-10: 10:38

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