The accordeon.

Ellen

The accordeon.

This photo was also taken with the soft-box. I personally like natural light better.
(Moppy.Photo taken dec. 2008)

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The accordeon. by Ellen
The accordeon. by Ellen
  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    so cute! So talented!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you!!

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    he needs a hat! i like the soft light being subtle. it’s almost like he is winking at us. super shot Ellen. cheers.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks James, you can always say it so well :)
    A hat would be a great idea!

  • red addiction

    red addiction

    another cute one!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you ;)

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    I can hear the music from here! hehehe So cute, Ellen. I think it looks great!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Kimberly :)

  • emanon

    emanon

    fantastic as ever Ellen, keep them coming.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Emanon!

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    Fantastic where did you get such a little accordeon.

  • Ellen replied

    I bought it in the music-store. Here they sell the big instruments too.
    I asked for a small accordeon for my rat, and the man from the shop looked at me as if i was crazy :)
    Thanks for your comment!

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    how cute, what tune is Moppy playing..

  • Ellen replied

    Good question….. :)
    Probably “Tulips from Amsterdam”
    Thanks!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Delightful- real cheeky character in this xxxxxx

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Anita :)

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    so very cute ellen, you do these so well they are quite magical :)))

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Christopher!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Ellen…O don’t think you can go wrong with your little friends! Too adorable.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Ginny :)

  • Esther's Art and Photography

    Esther's Art a...

    Wow Ellen this one is fantastic. I have to favorite this one as my brother in Holland plays the accordeon. So they can see it. !!!!!! Cheers Esther. Groetjes from down under.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks much Esther. I have another one of the aacordeon, i think on page 2. Thats my favourite photo.
    Say hello to your brother….hope he can play as well as my little rat :)

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -...

    Ellen…another well done photo… Gotta say, I think I’d prefer the warmer natural light, too.
    Nice to see Moppy again… Miss seeing his pretty little face…

    Hope you are doing fine…

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Dennis, yes, i liked the natural light also better, but i did like the way he posed here :)
    These are all older photos i post now.
    Greetings!

  • Esther's Art and Photography

    Esther's Art a...

    He sure is good . As he has been playing since he was 4 years old. Now he is 30 and still playing even in the local pub sometimes. I will have a look at the other one . Next time I make an order on RB , I have to buy one for him and send it up for his birthday. Groetjes Esther

  • Ellen replied

    Oh, he must be very good then!! Thank you Esther…..bedankt :)

  • Eugenio

    Eugenio

    :)) So very cute Ellen !!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Eugenio :)

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    This is so sweet – lovely work Ellen

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    Too cute :)

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    Echt fijn dat je zoveel photos van hem hebt.
    Heb je al eens geprobeerd al de instrumentjes te photografieren

  • Ellen replied

    Bedankt Gilberte! Nee, nog niet, ben er niet aan toe gekomen…..
    Ga ik vast nog eens doen :)

  • Tania  Donald

    Tania Donald

    look at Moppy, he looks so happy, i can almost hear the accordian music…such a beautiful shot ellen ; )

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Tania :)

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    Gorgeous Ellen!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Sue!

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Another cute one… I can almost hear the music all the way over in my neck of the woods. he he

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Sheryl….. :))

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Luv the new instrument. Very cute

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    This is so cute Ellen :)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Stacy!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Too cute!! An instant fav!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Marvin!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    So sweet!! Excellent picture! xo

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Lori :)

  • Danielle Davenport

    Danielle Daven...

    OMG…. just love ‘em Ellen!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks Danielle :)

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    I am always amazed at the tiny little instruments you find!!! This is soooo cute!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much :)

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    ive Always liked the natural light, really highlighted moppy, regardless of what light he was in though, he was always a star

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Chris :)

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Fabulous and cute, Ellen another fav

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Barry, also for the fav.!

  • Michelle *

    Michelle *

    Awwww, adorable

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    He sure was a star.. Great Capture :))

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much :)

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Great job Ellen. He certainly looks like he is going for it!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Steve!

  • Jason D. Laderoute

    Jason D. Lader...

    This is Great !!!!

  • Jason D. Laderoute

    Jason D. Lader...

    The Lab Mouse Rat POLKA com’on everyone grab a partner

  • Ellen replied

    Haha….funny :))
    Thank you Jason!

  • wutz4tea

    wutz4tea

    This is amazing! What a special little guy! But how did you get him to hold it like that?

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much! I always use some vanilla pudding, and a few other tricks.

  • jinney

    jinney

    Ohhh-Elllen how wonderful is this!
    -Gorgious!
    -jinneyxx

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Jiney :)

  • Linda Sannuti

    Linda Sannuti

    sweet…cute and great capture Ellen! He’s listening to the sound!! LOL

  • Ellen replied

    Yes he is ;) Thanks Linda!

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    so lovely Ellen. I am happy to see your works again.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Hidemi!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    SO cute ellen :o)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Helene!

  • Midori Furze

    Midori Furze

    Gooooooooooorgeous!!
    : )))

  • AnaBanana

    AnaBanana

    cuteeeee

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Very cute what a champ, great shot Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Steve!

  • oddoutlet

    oddoutlet

    yes the natural light does work really good! Lovely work as always!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Wow this is so gorgeous Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Noelene!

  • budrfli

    budrfli

    ahhh your star! perfect as always!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    WHat a star! I have an accordian but a bit bigger than this (!!) – how did you get him to hold it?!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Rosalie! I used a few tricks, and i had put food on the instrument :)

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    brilliant what astar

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Brian!

  • Mary Rushton

    Mary Rushton

    What a little cutie!!! (I prefer the natural light too – but it’s still a superb photo!)

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much for your comment Mary!

  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    This is so wonderful!!!! Is this your new mouse? So cute!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Cherub, it is not a new mouse, its Moppy a few months before his death. I still upload older photos of him so now and than. I have thousands of photo’s :)

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Awesome, so glad you continue to share these with us. Thank you

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Byron….sometimes i find a photo that i like and than i will upload it.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    lol I love it !! so adorable!

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    aw very sweet, I love your little babies x

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you :)

  • Kaliquo

    Kaliquo

    So sweet! And so much talent :)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much!

  • valzart

    valzart

    I absolutely love these wee mouses…. briliant work sweetheART ;}x happy hippy hugglez

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Val!

  • raymondo

    raymondo

    Beautiful …yep can’t beat natural light….....but a powerfull flash will stop anything !!! at a cost !!
    This a new baby ?? xx

  • Ellen replied

    Hi Ray, thanks for your comment! This is still the same rat (who passed away) I have several photos which i havent uploaded yet.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    What a wonderful shot, I always admire your composition and lighting! And of course the beautiful pose by Moppy! You bring a smile to my face each and everyone time I view one of your images!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much Joanne for your kind comment :)

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Gorgeous image

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    so cuuuute, he certainly looks like a big time pro!!! ^ _ ^

  • Alexanderargyll

    Alexanderargyll

    fantastic as ever Ellen

  • CinB

    CinB

    another truely adorable shot ellen, love it!!!!

  • Paola Svensson

    Paola Svensson

    Awsome shot! I wish I could learn my degu to play an instrument. Great shot Ellen!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Paola for your comments!
    You have a degu? I saw them for the first time in a shop here a few weeks ago.

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Wonderful work, an excellent shot, On this one I actually like the lighting, but agree normally like the natural light!

  • Ellen replied

    Hi Celia, thanks very much :)

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    sweet!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Navybrat!

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Amazing work Ellen!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Xandru!

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Looks like Moppy has mastered the accordion. Does he play jazz or the blues? Each time I see your pics like this I think, “Ah, that’s my favorite.” I love them all but I think this is my favorite!!! ☺☺☺

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Dyle!
    He used to play jazz i think :)
    (He passed away a few weeks ago, unexpectedly) I still upload some photo’s of him now and then.

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Wonderful picture, adorable little soul,

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Ann, also for the fav!

  • Minne

    Minne

    Heel bijzondere foto Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    Bedankt Minne!

  • John44

    John44

    Mag ik me 110 % bij Minne aansluiten ?

  • Ellen replied

    Ja, bijzonder is ie wel :)
    Bedankt John!

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Cool shot! So cute!

  • Ellen replied

    Very cool…..I think so too :)
    Thank you James!

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Fabulous Ellen, what a clever musician this little mouse is lol

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Lyn!

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    What a brilliant Idea. love it.

    Malcolm

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Malcolm!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    adorable, as always, just so cute ellen :)

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Karin :)

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    Wonderful! :)

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Maria!

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Adorable, as always Ellen! Sorry I missed this – things don’t seem to be appearing from my watchlist!! ;o)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Krys :)

  • VintageXposure

    VintageXposure

    this is just so precious!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much!

  • pauline tims

    pauline tims

    Wonderful cute shot. What is soft box please?

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much; A softbox is a sort of flash. There is built fabric around in the form of a box. Its used in model-photography too.
    Hope you can understand my english!

  • pauline tims

    pauline tims

    Your english is very good. Thanks for the information
    Pauline

  • John44

    John44

    Mooooiii
    Weet niet .. haddikkumalgehadofniet
    Groet
    J

  • Ellen replied

    Ja, je had hem al gehad, maar 2 comments is veel beter dan een :)
    Bedankt John!

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    And the music continue! Wonderful shot. And please excuse the delay of my answer.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Kilmann!

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    As usual this is a wonderful image, the lighting with the softbox is very good.
    Super work.
    Rich.

  • Lisa Roberts

    Lisa Roberts

    Oh – Brilliant!!!!
    Lisa xx

  • amberafternoon

    amberafternoon

    What a Cute little guy :)

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams

    I adore your work Ellen..so unique and beautifully cute..fantastic work as always..Bravo.xxxx

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Thanks again Cynthia :)

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Svetlana!

  • Edward Henzi

    Edward Henzi

    Love it. He looks like he’s really enjoying what he’s playing. He’s a cute little guy. I like the lighting you used. Love the look in his eye and the details of his little whiskers. The accordian is just perfect for his size. Ed

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you again Ed! I bought the accordeon in the music-store here. The man there didnt understood me when I told him it was for my rat :))

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    absolutely brilliant!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you again :)

  • deegarra

    deegarra

    looks like a talented little critter, great shot..

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much, also for the fav!

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    Just to cute for words. Love it. Instant fav!!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Victoria!

  • Ellen replied

    and thanks for the fav!

  • sunata

    sunata

    Wow incredible shot

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    So sweet

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Brandie!

  • Lenny La Rue, IPA

    Lenny La Rue, IPA

    I am an American keyboardist so the only sound worse than a banjo is an accordion. Other musicians try to kill you if you even mention one. I’ve never heard of an accordion teacher who survived the experience. I’m tempted to get one just because American rock musicians loathe them; I can make them leave my gigs and then use a REAL instrument. Accordion = torture.

    Rat playing a toy one = hysteria. LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Lenny for sharing this :))

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    oh my Ellen this is toooooooooooooo much, hilarious amd well done to you and the talented little critter!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much PhotoArt!

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