A Fine Tribute to Carers....., a photo from South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Photographer's Note

Tributes to healthcare workers are pouring in from around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the world gives medical heroes a standing ovation from windows and balconies.

The phenomenon of people cheering in the evenings began in mid-January in the city of Wuhan in China, where the virus originated.

The practice soon took off in Italy, where those under quarantine not only clapped - but, in typical Italian fashion, they also sang arias, football chants and popular songs, played instruments and waved flags.

Here in Britain the custom now is for everyone to stand at their window, door or gate on every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. and loudly applaud medical and nursing staff and all care workers who are working so hard in the fight against this dreadful pandemic.

But tonight, here in our own street, this couple and their daughter, as a trio of violin, clarinet and 'cello, gave their own wonderful rendition of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban from the film "Titanic". A very fitting tribute to our NHS workers and carers in general. And after that we all applauded them as well!

ISO 800, 1/125 sec at f/5.6, focal length 55mm.

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emka (158172) 2020-04-23 14:00

Hello dear John, What a wonderful note. All these carers are real heroes in this difficult time. And our friend Craig is one of them. They deserve our love and respect. I do not know of this new custom is also in Warsaw. I live in a rather small house, in the narrow street, so there is nothing like this.
And what a fantastic picture accompany it. We often see here the street musicians but those to is exceptional. And there is even a lady in red. Perfect.

I found this song here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJxrX42WcjQ.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

Thank you.
Stay safe and healthy

MAlgo xx

Tue (92370) 2020-04-23 14:53

Hello John,
An excellent photo of these three musicians playing together as a tribute to medical staff. Good composition and angle. The colours are pleasant and natural also. It's always a pity with photos like this one that picture don't come with sound.
Lars

PiotrF (54698) 2020-04-23 15:49

Hello John,
A nice photo from the streets of Lanark with street musicians.
I like to photograph musicians during concerts.
Photo with good composition, nice colurs and good quality.Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

jemaflor (147156) 2020-04-23 23:30

Hi John,
Interesting initiative like applause to thank the carers and also all the other professions who work to ensure the provisioning of all the population in this incredible period of confinement. Well photographed, I imagine the music, tfs.

holmertz (102708) 2020-04-24 0:24

Hello John,
Even the location indicates these are not the usual street musicians, normally found in the main shopping streets of larger cities.The note is needed to understand who they are and why they are doing this, but with that knowledge the value of the photo is automatically increased. But it is a fine photo regardless of anything else, and what a perfect coincidence that there is a lady in red in the middle. The photo is as sharp as ever, well exposed and nicely cropped.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (139286) 2020-04-24 1:12

Hi John,in fact it was a trend that started from Italy, but ended quickly enough. Now we prefer to deliver cakes and pizzas to health professionals who surely appreciate more than music and applause. Beautiful photo that testifies to what is happening in your region, the photo is absolutely perfect. Have a nice weeekend and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (221627) 2020-04-24 1:38

Ciao caro John, lovely composition with street musicians in action, fine details, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (85932) 2020-04-24 5:19

Hello John,

I think this trio are to be applauded and you, also, for making such a good record of their commitment to praising the NHS workers.

Though 8.00 p.m. there is still enough light to make this a really bright, colourful shot.
For me, three always makes a good number for composition and I think that shows, here.

From the seated cellist, to the violinist, the height steadily increases across the frame and how good that the middle musician was wearing red!
The details are sharply captured and some quirky, even down to the pegs, holding the music and the house numbers on the railings!

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

Did you see the whizzywig , clapping for the NHS, Len made for the children?
Sue put it on her Hospital Trust site and it has had over fifteen hundred hits. Len is so chuffed!

jhm (211736) 2020-04-24 6:42

Hello John,

I've all respect for medical team, Doctors, Nurses and all people that work in the hospital.
Of course also the tribute of singers that play a song for this medical people
Nice presentation, pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards, stay safe.
John.

jean113 (27879) 2020-04-24 9:09

Hello John, you very own tribute to the carers; a picture of a trio paying tribute.
An excellent sharp picture.
I can hear the music in my head!

It's bells rung, pans banged, horns blown and hands being clapped. Also an opportunity to wave to neighbours who are confined to their homes.
Thanks for sharing this lovely picture.
Kind regards, Jean.

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2020-04-24 11:43

Hi John,
Nice lievly scene of the musicians, which is always an interesting feature of the cultural life of any place. Good details, framing, and composition.
Best regards
Janusz

COSTANTINO (116518) 2020-04-24 22:33

Hello my friend and have a nice time
delicate and sensitive
pretty and interesting
a scenery with a couple and their
daughter as a trio of violin and cello
playing for medical and nursing staff and
all care workers who are working so hard...
welldone the right timing my friend
regards
costantino

alvaraalto (42804) 2020-04-25 14:34

Hello John,
In the Netherlands, too, there are several good initiatives to support and thank the people who apparently need to get chestnuts out of the fire for us. Especially for health care workers but also in other vital groups.
It is a bit distressing that these groups have had to demonstrate in the last year because they are constantly cutting back on their salaries and working conditions.
A beautiful picture of this trio.
Well done!
Be careful and stay safe, groet Rob