I really can play :)

Ellen

I really can play :)

For the new calendar :)

Have you seen he has the flute upside down?
I saw it later…

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I really can play :) by Ellen
I really can play :) by Ellen
  • Bellavista2

    Bellavista2

    Of course you can! What a beautiful adorable image;=} Brillance:=}

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much Bella, also for the fav!

  • WhiteWedding

    WhiteWedding

    So Cute…Love this one x

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much, appreciate it :)

  • Ellen replied

    And thanks for the fav!

  • Kelly Cavanaugh

    Kelly Cavanaugh

    Adorable, Ellen! He really looks like he’s trying!

  • Ellen replied

    Have you seen he has it upside-down? I saw it later….:)
    Thanks Kelly!

  • Kelly Cavanaugh

    Kelly Cavanaugh

    I noticed that but he still looks like he’s trying! Love it! Lol

  • Ellen replied

    :))

  • Thomas Simunsen

    Thomas Simunsen

    awww…Ellen he so adorable….you always make me smile and laugh.
    Bedankt…..

  • Ellen replied

    Bedankt Thomas for your comment :))
    Your dutch is getting better and better!

  • lianne

    lianne

    I believe that he could – lol – even upside down! Adorable as always Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    haha…...thanks so much Lianne! Greetings from Holland!

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh

    Oh a really love this one. Especially the gorgeous curly wiskers

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Lorraine :)

  • daniels

    daniels

    i see you are training new members for the mouse orchestra! Cute!! db

  • Ellen replied

    You have seen that very well Daniel :))
    This is Froppy, he is 3 months old!
    Thanks very much!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA
  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Heather, also for the fav!

  • warriorprincess

    warriorprincess

    We all have to start somewhere when we’re learning. Maybe he needs a left handed flute!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much :))

  • EmeraldSun

    EmeraldSun

    Absolutely PRECIOUS!!!! Great Capture!—Hugzzzzz—Bea :D))XXXXXXXX

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Bea! appreciate it :)

  • RockyWalley

    RockyWalley

    So cool….so jazzy…i love it

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much Rocky!

  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    I just love it upside down..:-)! Your rats are so cute!

  • Ellen replied

    me too :) Thanks very much!!

  • Ellen replied

    and thanks for the fav!!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Just too cute Helen, love it!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you so much Marvin!

  • Ellen replied

    thanks for the fav. too!

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    Look at that cute face. Beautiful shot LIKE ALWAYS!!! =)

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much, and also for the fav!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Love this capture and an instant favorite!!xx

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Marie!

  • mnkreations

    mnkreations

    That’s a talented little ratkin to play the flute upside down. He is sooo cute!

  • Ellen replied

    haha….he is really talented :) Thanks so much, also for the fav!

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    This little guy looks like he is playing a special melody just for you Ellen! You little critters are so sweet!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much, I wished he could play a melody for me :))

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Good for you!! well done Ellen, so cute, beautiful image!! :]

  • Ellen replied

    Thnaks so much Tracy, also for the fav!

  • Kay Kempton Raade

    Kay Kempton Raade

    I love the intensity of the effort! LOL

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Kay!!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Adorable little guy! You know, it may be easier for him to play with his thumbs. ;) fav!!! (of course, always)

  • Ellen replied

    Maybe it would :) Thanks you so much, also for the fav!

  • Dragonflye

    Dragonflye

    He has his own unique style! :) I love it!

  • Ellen replied

    Yes, he has indeed :) Thanks very much!

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Adorable..I love all your work!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Margaret!

  • Lover1969

    Lover1969

    Another master piece sweety! Lovely, BRAVO!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much, also for the fav!!

  • Amelie Yu

    Amelie Yu

    I have two hamasters. But they are not as smart as yours. they are soo cute.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Amelie!!

  • Kasia-D

    Kasia-D

    Really looks like he is blowing into it and playing:-) He’s a fast learner!!

  • Ellen replied

    I think so too :) Thanks very much Kasia!!

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    Cute as a button ♥

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Sue!

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    So adorable. I do believe you could get these little guys to do just about anything. Great shot.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Lisa! appreciate it!

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Excellent , think this is a great series

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Warren!

  • linsads

    linsads

    i want one i want one !! :O))))))))))

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much :)

  • alaskaman53

    alaskaman53

    Fluitje omdraaien en verder proberen, mooie foto Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    Hartelijk bedankt….voor je leuke commentaar :)

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    So very sweet !

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks again Chris!!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic,,,,,,,,,

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Sean!

  • Maria Mann

    Maria Mann

    Really, too much! It is absolutely superb!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Maria!

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    Dubbel zo kunstig van op een omgekeerde fluit te spelen.Zeer leuke photo Ellen

  • Ellen replied

    Ja ,dat is zo :) Bedankt Gilberte voor uw leuke reactie!

  • Brad Sumner GLP

    Brad Sumner GLP

    Your little guy sure is cute, not to mention a bit of a “ham”!

  • Ellen replied

    He is, isnt he? Thanks so much Brad!

  • justrick

    justrick

    Ellen, you sure have the touch, simply so
    wonderful , your shots and subjects ( your little rat friends) speak to reach our hearts in such a way it gives delight. truely well done
    cheers rick

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Rick for your kind words, appreciate it,Ellen.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Another flutist!!!! LOL I’d love to play a duet with him sometime!!!!! :) :) :) Too cute!!

  • Ellen replied

    That would be a great idea :)
    Thanks very much Lorilee!

  • Ellen replied

    and thanks for the fav!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    so gorgeous Ellen!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Ingrid!

  • Ellen replied

    And thank you for the fav!!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    How cute.xx

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Brandie, also for the fav!!

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Awww wonderful Ellen another fav

  • Ellen replied

    Hi Barry, thank you very much and also for the fav! Greetings!

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    How on earth did you manage this shot, gorgeous my friend xxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Carlotta, One of the things I always use is food :)

  • icesrun

    icesrun

    I did not notice Froppy had it upside down!! Oh he is so cute just want to take him home!!! NOPE cant do cat would enjoy that TOO much!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much, if you hadnt a cat I would have send him to you for holidays :)

  • TubularBelle

    TubularBelle

    They hold the instruments so perfectly, even if upside down! Are you prepared to reveal any secrets? How many hours does it take you to get a shot like this????

  • Ellen replied

    Most of the times it takes an hour. Because i take a lot of photo’s and always hope there is one that is o.k.
    Thanks so much!

  • TubularBelle

    TubularBelle

    Are these rats bigger or smaller than common rats, what is the breed called again? If I did not have ferrets, these would be my pet of choice.

  • Ellen replied

    I think they are much smaller, this is a dumbo-rex-rat. (rex because of the curly hair)
    I have never had ferrets….are they easy to keep?

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Well he is good that he can play it upside down to.. upside down rightside up.. always a GREAT CAPTURE anyways.. :))

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much JB, i thought it was funny :)

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Adorable! Perfect capture and pose. Splendid work.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Bunny!!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    He is pioneering a new technique! Too cute!

  • Ellen replied

    haha….a new technique! That must be it! Thanks very much Georgie!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    and he / she plays like an angel ..too swwet!

  • Ellen replied

    Its a he :) Thanks so much Lucinda!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Great capture- great humour and great title- this is brilliant lol!!! a fav!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much, appreciate it!

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    I absolutely Love this!!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Jayne!

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    LOL what a fantastic photo Ellen I love this one well done

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Tony! Appreciate it!

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    roflmao!! How absolutely adorable!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much Liane, also for the fav!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    I am just reading about the American revolution. Did you know a drummer and flute player are kind of symbols of America’s freedom? That is what this little guy reminds me of. And no, I missed the flute being upside down. Wow, does that give away he really does NOT know what he is doing! LOL.—Steve

  • Ellen replied

    :)) You are right….he doesnt!
    I didnt know about the symbols of freedom, thanks for ssharing.
    And thanks for your original comment!

  • Akkra

    Akkra

    Maestro Froppy playing tonight :D… Gorgeous pic Ellen and I really actually do believe that he can play ;o)

  • Ellen replied

    I am glad you do believe that :)
    Thanks so much Akkra!

  • John44

    John44

    Wow El .. een nieuwe Parel aan de ketting :-))

  • Ellen replied

    Hart. bedankt John, ook voor de fav! :))

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    How cute is this!!!!! I went right for the eyes and turned down ears…. missed the flute altogether…well for the moment!!! Adorable… how many years has he been playing?????

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Brenda, he just started to play :))

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    Is it marching music that he likes or is he into the more contemporary jazzy styles???

  • Ellen replied

    Thats a good question…...I think the jazzy style :))

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    What a cutie, sure it can play, did any one ever doubt it.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Byron :))))

  • Lajos

    Lajos

    I officially declare myself a “Fan Of Froppy!”

  • Ellen replied

    I will let him know, he will be glad :)
    Thanks very much Lajos!

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Amazing capture

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Rajeev!

  • TubularBelle

    TubularBelle

    from Ellen – I have never had ferrets….are they easy to keep?

    Ferrets are less work than a dog but more work than a rabbit or guinea pig. They sleep up to 20 hours a day so can be happily kept in a cage with only a few hours out to play and run about morning and night. I don’t think they should be kept outside, they need human contact and just a joy to watch them play and interact with other pets in the house. They can be taught tricks and can walk on a lead and come when they are called, they are smarter than dogs.

  • Ellen replied

    I didnt know they were so smart! Thanks for your answer…..maybe i should buy a ferret :)

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    A wonderful pose, so cute. For the moment, I will do with my dog, even if she don’t play flute, but may be later on…!

  • Ellen replied

    Thnak you so much Kilmann! I would love to have a dog one day too.

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    its a funny and he is always so cute, Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    Thnaks very much Hidemi!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    I love this how awesome ellen….....Love your work

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Jeff!

  • RakeshSyal

    RakeshSyal

    Ellen!! You always amuse me sweeTarT!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • Gili Orr

    Gili Orr

    Great!;-)

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much Gili!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great, but I wonder are they realy holding instruments?

  • Ellen replied

    Yes they are! But i do use a few tricks.
    Thanks for your comment!

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    The cutest Rat I ever saw – my fav :o)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you so much…he is very cute indeed :)

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    This is superb work !! – Colin

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Colin, appreciate it!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    great shot

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Heloisa!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    These are brilliant shots…just so cute and who really cares if it’s upside down:D

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Shanina :)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    He’s learned to play the flute so fast, Ellen! Nothing wrong with upside down! Makes it even more adorable! Stunning capture, as always! ;o)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Krys,also for the fav! Greetings and good weekend!

  • Esther's Art and Photography

    Esther's Art a...

    Your rats are just so cute and your images of great quality. You can be very proud!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you so much Esther…..Groetjes van Ellen.

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    Gotta be a fav! glorious work well done! And I dont care if his flute is upside down!

  • Ellen replied

    :)) Thank you so much Adrian!

  • itsallgoodamanda

    itsallgoodamanda

    Your so funny,I am beginning to like these little rats of yours ,It does look so very cute

  • Ellen replied

    They are very sweet ,Thanks so much for your comment!

  • Debbie Meyers

    Debbie Meyers

    These mice are quite talented.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you so much Debbie!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Cute as a button, gorgeous capture Ellen.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks again Noelene!

  • Marie Sharp
  • Ellen replied

    I feel very honored….Thanks a lot Marie!
    I will tell Froppy that he is featured :))

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    Awesome shot!!!! Congratz on your feature!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Victoria!

  • Christine Elise McCarthy

    Christine Elis...

    So much PERSONALITY in his/her little face!!!! People that think rodents are just pests need to look into soulful faces like this!

  • Ellen replied

    They are very sweet animals and so clever too :)
    Thnak you very much Christine!

  • Julie McBrien

    Julie McBrien

    Congratulations on your feature, my kitty also features on Pets r Us this week.

    Just has a look through your rat pictures, they are superb and so unique. I can’t believe i’ve not seen them on Red Bubble before today!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Julie and congrats with your feature!

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    wonderful sounds, Ellen…

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks!!

  • Meg Hart

    Meg Hart

    Maybe it works better if you stand on your head, Froppy…??...What a good little model you are becoming – you’ll be off your ‘L plates’ soon..!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks again very much :)

  • J.M. Romig

    J.M. Romig

    awwww. That’s adorable!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Sherial Vaughn

    Sherial Vaughn

    OMG…this is so funny!!! you should do greeting cards for publishers… I do with my dog photos..

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much Sherial!

  • Hans Bax

    Hans Bax

    Erg leuk! En gefeliciteerd met de feature!!!! Wel verdiend, Ellen!

  • Ellen replied

    Bedankt Hans en ook voor de fav!

  • Mark Elshout

    Mark Elshout

    The paw positions for this flute are amazing. Does he really stand there and hold this while you photograph? Or is he stuffed?? Or drugged? By the way the upside down flute just adds to the charm.

  • Ellen replied

    It is all real, I only like real things :)
    The animals are all alive on the photo. I do use a little trick, but thats my secret :) One thing I use is food.
    Thanks again!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    This really is cute. You are very creative! :-)

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks again :)

  • sarahnewton

    sarahnewton 19 days ago

    Amazing!

  • Ellen replied 19 days ago

    Thanks again Sarah!

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