I’ve had a big concert today involving two recorder orchestras – one that I conduct and another that I play in. As I had a foot in both orchestras I had a very busy day and hadn’t taken a single photo by the time I got home, in spite of having taken my camera with me. After so much playing and conducting my brain was feeling decidedly fuzzy this evening and I was motivated only to get today’s photo taken as quickly as possible. After seeing Dan’s latest stationery challenge my Dad had given me a couple of these paper filing clip thingies (I have no idea what they’re called –they’re for fixing papers together) so I spent a grand total of about five minutes shooting this and editing it on the computer before sitting down with a chocolate bar, a cup of coffee and an entertaining episode of Top Gear on TV!

Great shot. I was singing outside with 1 of my choirs as part of a festival in Kingston today. The listening to other choirs. So we've both had a musical day. Lynda · 2011-07-10: 16:26

Wonderful minimalism. Jarvo · 2011-07-10: 20:17

Very cool image, Helen! lookagain · 2011-07-10: 21:06

I like very much this clip to newspapers. It has a completely strange air and titillates the curiosity before having read to you! Well done josy63 · 2011-07-11: 02:26

you never disappoint. this is simply superb. and superbly simple. to my faves danrav · 2011-07-11: 13:57

This is an awesome photo! You did great! lukesmom · 2011-07-11: 22:04

cool. miltonjacob · 2011-07-12: 03:25

This is still a lovely capture! No matter how much or how little time it might have taken :) ????? · 2011-07-13: 15:29

great shot of the paper holding thingy!!! and Dan didn't even give you another challenge. guess he figured you'd had a long day (and he's on vacation) :) beth0110 · 2011-07-13: 19:31

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