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Roger Bennion club

Posted: 19 Nov 2019

Taken: 22 Oct 2019

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Explored! Thank you very much :-)

The guy here is real. I'm assuming he is playing an electric sitar. His playing was brilliant! I'm not sure if he is sitting on the case for the sitar. On the side it says 'Grant Vibes' and perhaps this is his name :-) The Bird of Prey is real too. I'm not good at identifying Birds of Prey but I am wondering if it is a Peregrine Falcon. Perhaps someone would enlighten me, please? :-)

The background is a hoarding that is hiding extensive building work taking place at Jesus College.

Now for 'Sight and Sound' I am hoping it is a sitar because I have a tenuous link relating to sitar :-)

"Love You To" by The Beatles from their 1966 'Revolver' album features George Harrison's most extensive and adventurous use of the sitar.

Added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ Listen here ~ Love You To ~ Beatles

Pics-UM, appo-fam, buonacoppi, Fred Fouarge and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo

21 comments - The latest ones
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
I think you are right with the Raptor, it seems as interested in the instrument as I am, I love the sound of the strings of the Sitar, I find them so easy to listen to.
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to HappySnapper
Cheers very much, Maurice. The sitar is an amazing instrument for sure.
4 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A terrific capture Roger. I can't shed any light on the bird of prey or the instrument I am afraid. The instrument is intriguing and I wish I could have heard him play. Like the backdrop - it is nice that they have tried to cover up the building work in this way. Great music. - a classic as far as I am concerned.
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you very much, Carol. Yes, classic Beatles for sure.
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
il s'agit d'un faucon pélerin ... scandaleux de voir un tel oiseau captif
Mais belle photo
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to neira-Dan club
Thank you, Dan.
4 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
It looks like an electric sitar, Roger, but why has this guy got peregrine falcon with him? The bird looks entranced by the music though, as I was when I listened to 'Love to you'. I haven't heard that song for many a year.
4 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful portrait Roger.
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks very much indeed, Jaap.
4 years ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
The eagle seems to be enjoying this wonderful instrument. Best regards, Anton.
4 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
This is such a cool image and must have been a real treat to see and hear. The bird is the cherry on top. And they guy's sweater is nice too. Wow...

Of course I thought of George as soon as I saw the sitar so that works brilliantly for sure. I love this song. What a delightful combination, Roger. :)
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to Karen's Place club
It was an amazing treat to see and hear for sure. I hope I get to see them again :-) Thanks so very much for complimenting my entry to 'Sight and Sound', my amigo. Appreciated :-)
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Roger Bennion club
:))
4 years ago.
 AD AD
AD AD
Yes, it is a Peregrine Falcon and the feather beside the musician seems to be a gift from another bird of pray. What a fascinating picture full of contrasts and touching documentation of a special friendship. The song selection fits wonderfully! :-)
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to AD AD
Thank you for confirming it is a Peregrine Falcon, AD AD. I didn't notice the other feather. I wonder what bird of prey this came from. I don't know the reason why the guy has this beautiful bird with him but, yes, looks like a special friendship :-) And, thank you for complimenting my choice of music, AD AD :-)
4 years ago.
AD AD has replied to Roger Bennion club
You're welcome, Roger! :-)
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to AD AD
:-) :-)
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
The Falcon looks entranced with the music in this wonderfully composed and well captured image Roger, A really top shot paired beautifully with excellent music,
*****Congratulations*****
4 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you, Roger. Your compliments are very much appreciated. Cheers!
4 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
most beautiful

Happy new week:)
4 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire club
...I've never seen a falconer play sitar before, the song fits perfect, Roger...
4 years ago.

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