The flute

Ellen

The flute

I am not sure if this is the right name, in dutch we call it “dwarsfluit”.

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The flute by Ellen
The flute by Ellen
  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Yes flute is right, he is a Flautist!!!. Absolutely wondrous capture, marvellous imagery. I love these little fellas, They really look as if they are playing the instruments. Great pic

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Another Cracker- dear wee critters! You sure have a way with them

  • Jo Fedora

    Jo Fedora

    Just look at those whiskers…love those hands..

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    Oh dear priceless.

  • AngelArtist

    AngelArtist

    Your Mice are famouse, and I love your MIce

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    An incredible addition to your series!

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    Great composition Ellen, the little guys always look as if they are enjoying it.

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Yep, flute is correct! These pictures are great!

  • Linda Sannuti

    Linda Sannuti

    OMG…youv’e done it again, they really like to play..hehe..great photo!
    My daughter will love this!

  • Judith Winde

    Judith Winde

    Ellen, this shot is amazing!! He really looks like he’s playing that flute!! You are incredible, my friend!!

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Another great addition to this wonderful series

  • Benjamin Young

    Benjamin Young

    LOL…. This is soooo Good Ellen…... :)

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    Dag Ellen.ik heb dwarsfluit opgezocht.Eerst in het frans “flute traversière”..in het engels is dat “GERMAN FLUTE” Ik veronderstel dat het dat is.Hoe koddig toch dat Witje.Ik vind de handjes zo leuk.Het is echt een tam beestje om dat allemaal te laten doen.

  • ccrcats

    ccrcats

    Amazing. Great work.

  • bertspix

    bertspix

    ...great shot..Ellen..by now you have quite an orchestra. Now you only need a percussionist and a conductor…..( on the PN I have a picture called “Herbert von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.) You might be able to use him…Bert

  • Ellen replied

    Bert, i hope to find drums too, but havent find it in their size yet :)

  • RichardV

    RichardV

    I agree with Gilberte. Word for word. LOL

    Excellent capture Ellen.

  • Keeli

    Keeli

    You always make me smile ;-)

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent work again Ellen. Well done.

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    awesome whens the record comming out l.o.l brilliant

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Another great musician, Ellen your mice really bring the smiles, these are ingenious. Beautifully done!!

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Excellent!

  • Caroline Bland

    Caroline Bland

    Another exquisite laugh-out-loud image. I LOVE it.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awww too sweet … I dont know how you do it but its just adorable !

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl

    These little people really love you they look so happy – I love all your instrument players

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    So wonderfully adorable, cute cute cute

  • tserio

    tserio

    He is stylin!! So CUTE!!!

  • Maisie Noble

    Maisie Noble

    This is wonderful! you should submit it to the ‘Humor captured’ group!

  • mkl .

    mkl .

    I am speechless at this one. Until I found your pics I truly had no liking for these creatures, now…........your pictures put me back to being an awestruck three year old. Thank you. As for drums: what about those little drums they have as Christmas Tree decorations? Just a thought…..

  • Ellen replied

    Thats a good idea, thank you,i will look out for it. 9Thanks for your comment :)

  • mkl .

    mkl .

    just one more bit, as for the story of the Pied Piper, an ancestor of this fellow was probably respnsible for leading the rats into the town ;-)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    multi talented musicians

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    I think I hear him calling the pied piper, wonder where he will lead him. Great.

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Excellent !

  • lettie1957

    lettie1957

    schatig. zeg !!!!
    groeten van Australie
    Alettla

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    adorable

  • Sara Wiggins

    Sara Wiggins

    Awwww bless. Really looks like he has mastered this instrament.You could have a mini orchestra soon. Love these pics. Super.

  • ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa

    ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa

    thats amazing wow is that real hes so cute lil fella

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks! Yes, he is real as well as the flute :)

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    these are the cutest…

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Well done! Your technique is perfect with these little models, and they always make me smile. Thanks!

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Another fabulous work of art Ellen.

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Another Wonderful Image, Ellen !!!! If you keep collecting talented Musicians like this, you’ll be giving Andre Rieu and his JSO a run for their money !!!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks Phil…..never really watch Andre Rieu on television, but just saw him this evening with his orchestra:)

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    So cute…Brillant work Ellen

  • Midori Furze

    Midori Furze

    He is sooooooooo wonderful!
    His eyes, his paws,,,,I love him!
    He is a true player!

    Another masterpiece!
    You are soooooooooo talented, Ellen!

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    So cute Ellen, just like Vincent Van Gogh’s ;)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    That’s so cute! Love the way you are able to get them to post like that!

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Another fantastic shot,lovely

  • Jacqueline Barreto

    Jacqueline Bar...

    that is so cute!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    hehehe Ellen he’s so cute!! Another marvelous capture! I want to see you get a shot like this with your little ladybug on the end of the flute! hahahaha

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    priceless unreal great image !

  • April Webb

    April Webb

    OMG! so adorable!! i love rats!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    coooool

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Dof’s perfect!! very hard working little beast!!! :))

  • ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa

    ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa

    incredible fantastic little creature

  • Lam Tran

    Lam Tran

    Super cute and excellent shot! Great creativity!

  • Anne2

    Anne2

    Awesome and delightful work, Ellen!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Wow Ellen another wonderful capture and I just love his little hands on the flute.O how cute.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous ellen :o)

  • AnaBanana

    AnaBanana

    he really looks like he is playing!!! oh wuauuuuu so nice well done

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    hehehe… cute.. if only his mouth is at the mouthpiece’s hole.. that’ll be perfect! XD

  • Ellen replied

    You have seen that well :)) Thanks!

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Your keeping the little guy busy! With all the comments you recieve I imagine you too are busy!

  • Nicole Weil T.

    Nicole Weil T.

    Tooooooooooooooo cute. Excellent shot Ellen.

  • jbouzou

    jbouzou

    Loooooooool ! Amazing shot as always !!!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    OMG – remarkable – how long do you have to sit and wait for a shot like this – amazing

  • Michael Jordan

    Michael Jordan

    Soo Cute!! What a talented rat you have!!

  • ragman

    ragman

    these are absolutely wonderful | did you train them

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Delightul….........love those tiny fingers!.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    brilliant Ellen, simply brilliant….!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Andy!

  • Becky Stead

    Becky Stead

    You have beatifull fuzz!!

  • xMelissa

    xMelissa

    Ooooh deze foto’s zijn zo geweldig lief (:
    Mooi!

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner

    She looks like she’s concentrating on it so carefully, lol. What a simply adorable capture that would bring a smile to any face. :)

  • sharka

    sharka

    lol! Nice idea

  • Paul Thompson

    Paul Thompson

    These are a total riot!!! Love them. Well done!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Such a great series, so very cute!

  • Karsten Stier

    Karsten Stier

    It’s beautiful

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    how in the world did i miss this shot?? man! totally awesome ellen!! sure puts a new light on the story of the pied piper now..didnt he use a flute also? guess the rats won! lol
    awesome shooting

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    You are so good Ellen.

  • TNPhotography

    TNPhotography

    this is soo cute i love it

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you TN!

  • Boban

    Boban

    And again ............ fantastic capture ................. B.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Boban!

  • carol brandt

    carol brandt

    I am new here today, just browsing round the site to start with, came across your work, and looked through a many of your images. Very impressive photography, endearing and spectacular.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks Carol, and welcome!

  • hallucingenic

    hallucingenic

    this is so cute! :D i love it! nice capture!

  • Dave2006

    Dave2006

    Love it !! very well done

  • Juilee  Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    amazing shots… beautiful…. so cute…..

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    I know how you said you get these cuties to pose, but your ratties are phenomenal! The best on the planet!

  • paulywog1561

    paulywog1561

    GREAT!

  • Albert1000

    Albert1000

    Very nice.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks!

  • Angel Ortiz

    Angel Ortiz

    this is very lovely great imagination.

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    i think this is the best of the bunch Ellen. he really looks like he is playing the flute.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you James; This photo is one of the first i did with flash.

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    this is so adorable and fantastic !

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much!

  • kauaichelle

    kauaichelle

    awwww so cute!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you!

  • DebStuckey

    DebStuckey

    So amazing, what an incredible series of photos. I am in awe of your creativity and ability to capture such great poses.

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Deb, i appreciate it. Best regards.

  • DebStuckey

    DebStuckey

    Have you ever considered creating a children’s story with these guys?

  • Michael Gray

    Michael Gray

    fantastic shot. well done..

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Michael!

  • Tania Rose

    Tania Rose

    oh, no bloody way! You HAVE to do a calender!! I think you’ve found your calling

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Tania…..for your encouraging words….

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Makes me wonder how many shots you must take to get such good ones. You really have some adorable little friends. :) Ellen

  • Ellen replied

    Sometimes i take 50 or more and dont like one photo. Sometimes i like the first photo. (but not that often)
    Thank you!

  • Karin Elizabeth

    Karin Elizabeth

    Oh now that is just adorable :)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Karin!

  • xXxmadZ

    xXxmadZ

    this picture is adorable.
    i love rats and have owned them and i play the flute.
    so this picture just blows me away

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you :)

  • Tamara  Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    hahaha. Oh, I can’t get enough of these little guys

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks Tamara:)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Looks like he’s trying to eat it instead of play it!!!! LOL This is just darling!!!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Lorilee, he is still learning :))

  • Steve Hunter

    Steve Hunter

    Love it

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you Steve!

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    the lil flautist!! i LOVE it… congrats on the community LOVE
    well deserved feature and something about the BBC webiste?
    way to go!
    ♥t

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks very much, my photos are now in several papers and on the BBC website.

  • Trudy Wilkerson

    Trudy Wilkerson

    Your rat pics are so magnificent and adorable….and congrats all all your fine achievements….

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks again Trudy very much!

  • Rachel Dimond

    Rachel Dimond

    I LOVE this!! Fantastic idea and perfectly captured!! :-)

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Rachel!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Do make these into a series for YouTube. They will go truly international.
    I can probably help, if you need it (for the Flash/Quicktime movie).

    They are so sweet, I can hardly stand it.

  • Ellen replied

    Do you mean taping a video? I ask that because they both passed away a few months ago.
    Thanks anyway!!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    You don’t need to do a video, although if you had any footage of them at all that you took of them playing around, etc. it would add. You’ve probably seen Flash or QuickTime shows. They do not need to be video. They can be created from images; a glorified slide show. But made really well, with music, etc.

    And I am so sorry for your loss of these two little guys. Did you get others, or are you waiting a while.

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks again; That would be a great idea. At the moment i am sort of busy, but if i need help,i will contact you.
    At the moment i have 2 female rat ,but they wont sit still :)
    I just bought 2 males, they will come in 2 weeks.
    Regards,Ellen.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Oh that’s great. I’ve watchlisted you now, so I can keep up with your work.

  • darkvampire

    darkvampire

    Brilliant!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much!

  • schizomania

    schizomania

    All these mice pictures are ridiculously adorable :3
    good job

  • Ellen replied

    Well thank you so much!

  • mnkreations

    mnkreations

    Ellen Congratulations on all your articles! They were great. Also congrats on your news making the Redbubble News! So well deserved. Way to go.

  • Ellen replied

    It was all a big surprise! Thank you for your comment :)
    Greetings from Holland!

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

    AMAZING work of art!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • LizVengeance

    LizVengeance

    ahhh this is amazing! cutest thing I have ever seen =]
    making the red bubble news is more than well deserved :D

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much Liz!!

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    So wonderful to see you get this recognition & what a delightful flute player :)

  • Ellen replied

    Yes, it was a big surprise; Thanks so much for your comment!

  • Kevin Kinder

    Kevin Kinder

    Cute!

  • Ellen replied

    Thanks much Kevin!

  • Karen Zimmerman

    Karen Zimmerman

    I just love your rats and the photos you create with them!!! Love it!

  • Ellen replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • Guyzimij

    Guyzimij

    these Guyz would do anything for a cheezy bite..Very nice

  • Ellen replied

    Yes they do indeed :) Thanks very much!

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha 1 day ago

    Would love to see this in Music of the Spirit
    Thanks for considering adding it to the group!

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