Brunch with Battutah
Family - Salt Spring Island, Canada
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 10 February 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
The family makes flutes and sells them at the Saturday craft market on Salt Spring Island near Vancouver Island.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Almost looks like it's something from medieval times! Nice work!
10 Feb 2008 5:13am
@martie: Yes,it does have an old-world quality. Thank you, Martie.
@Behrooz Sangani: It's one of my favorite parts too. Thank you.
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
@mojan: Thank you, Mojan.
@Helma: Thank you, Helma.
gandz from Kharkiv, Ukraine
that is a very emotional shot:)
thanks for sharing their background.
10 Feb 2008 8:50am
@gandz: Glad you liked it. Thank you, Gandz.
Scotfot from Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Excellent composition and most interesting subject!
10 Feb 2008 8:59am
@Scotfot: Thank you, Bob. I appreciate that.
givethemhell from Germany
That is an interesting family. It seems like a lot of artists live in or around Vancouver, in the area where you took your photos.
10 Feb 2008 9:01am
@givethemhell: Actually Salt Spring Island is a well-known North American artists' colony. Thank you for your comment.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Good shot, did the flutes sound good when they played them?
10 Feb 2008 9:58am
@Richard_Irwin: Like a Peruvian flute. Very nice. Thank you, Richard.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
To me this image is like a symbol of FREEDOM...do what you like, live as you like, enjoy one another.....I believe they do not live an encorseted life...like most of us. And.....they look satisfied, at peace with themselves and the world around them. Is it...maybe...the music they make and share?????
10 Feb 2008 10:41am
@Japanalia: Yes, it is the music, their lifestyle, their way of thinking and the beautiful place they live in that leads to a sense of freedom. Thank you for the great comment , Gabriela.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Your portrayal of common folks is captivating to say the least! Well done!
10 Feb 2008 11:15am
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger. I appreciate that.
@lidia: Thank you, Lidia.
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Great light and a lovely capture. You're managed to not lose those skin tone highlight, too.
10 Feb 2008 11:41am
@Andrew Gould: Thank you, Andrew.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
These look like the last of the true hippies.
10 Feb 2008 11:51am
@Viewfinder: You are right. Thank you, VF.
Mehdi from Rasht, Iran
Hello, ..
Oh very very good ..
what a wonderful family :)
Thank you for Comment ..
Mehdi From Iran
10 Feb 2008 1:43pm
@Mehdi: Thank you, Mehdi.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
The thought of being able to make the instrument that makes the music is neat! And to catch him playing the flute as the baby sleeps is "soothing."
10 Feb 2008 1:49pm
@Steven: Nicely described. Thank you, Steven.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
There was once a story, from the beginning of time...and do you have any idea how much I love this photo!
10 Feb 2008 1:53pm
@Lorraine: That is the nicest comment. Thank you so much, Lorraine. It is one of my favorites.
Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
That's the kind of photo we get to see from Salt Spring Island, unconventional and relaxed people.... Nice!
10 Feb 2008 1:59pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Thanks, Wolfgang. The place is so popular these days that the land prices have gone through the roof. There are a lot of grasping real estate people and developers as well.
@Earnest: Thank you, Earnest.
Sharon Y from Penang, Malaysia
Interesting and emotional photo which transcends time. Wonderful job
10 Feb 2008 3:38pm
@Sharon Y: That's a super comment. Thank you, Sharon.
M. Isabel from Lima, Peru
wonderful light, great idea... and yes, a timeless shot!
10 Feb 2008 4:06pm
@M. Isabel: Thank you so much.
@isabel: Thank you, Isabel.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Amazing, they obviously live their dream. Hope it works out for them!
10 Feb 2008 5:37pm
@MadScientist: Good comment. Thank you, MS.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I have long planned to visit Salt Spring. I had best do it this year. That is a terrific inspiring shot.
10 Feb 2008 5:44pm
@Michael Rawluk: Great idea. The Saturday market starts at 8:30 a.m. Thanks, Michael.
vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
Expressive picture showing a crude way of life.
vu@granby - Gilles Martineau
10 Feb 2008 5:59pm
@vu@granby: Thank you so much, Gilles.
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you, M.E.
Henri from paris, France
Leur façon de s'habiller me ramène 30 ans et plus en arrière! Ils sont mignons tous le deux! Enfin tous les trois ;-)
Tu as écrit chez moi St Francis, mais c'est St François il me semble ;-) Mais c'est vrai qu'il est curieux ce monsieur! Il y a des centaines de pigeons qui essayent de grimper sur lui et qui se pressent à ses pieds! Et quand il se déplace, la masse de pigeons se déplace avec lui comme une vague vivante ;-)
10 Feb 2008 6:30pm
@Henri: L'homme a une vibration que les oiseaux aiment. Merci, Henri.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Very nice family portrait. They seem to come from another era
10 Feb 2008 6:47pm
@standley: I agree. Thank you, Standley.
MJ from Delaware, United States
the colors the crispness I love the composition .. Beautiful shot
10 Feb 2008 7:09pm
@MJ: I appreciate that. Thank you.
@badala: Thank you, badala.
e. from New York, NY, United States
Really neat subject. Such a musical family. :)
10 Feb 2008 7:37pm
@e.: Thank you, e.
Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal
I love the family picture, they seem so happy
10 Feb 2008 9:11pm
@Teresa Durães: I agree. Thank you, Teresa.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
A beautiful image of a happy family. I love the pastel tones.
10 Feb 2008 9:26pm
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.
@Steven: Thank you for the generous remark, Steven.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
The simple life... wonderful candid, Michael! This one image is definitely worth a thousand words. The gulf islands and Vancouver Island abounds with these free souls. It's the mecca for the artist/hippy.
10 Feb 2008 11:01pm
@amy: You're right. Thank you, Amy.
Shiva from Kajang, Malaysia
You have recorded a nice event here michael! I saw every picture in detail, its better than story telling!
Syabas!
11 Feb 2008 1:40am
@Shiva: That's so kind. Thank you, Shiva.
@ManuelaR: I agree. Thank you, Manuela.
@alla: Thanks, alla.
@the lightwriter: A groovy comment. Thanks, LW.
