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Published: 2005-01-10 01:39:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 1259; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 87
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he came up to me on south street and asked me to name him a song he could play-any song.so, i told him to play "Minuet" by Bach.
and he nailed it, he played it so well. it was amazing. I smiled.
so i decided to give him a toughie.
"Play "lean back" by fat joe" i said.
and yet again he did it.
he was dancing on the sidewalk of south street,
and so was i.
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Hello! This picture has been featured here: Photography - Inspired by Music!
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this makes me really really happy inside. it makes me love my flute even more
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BTW
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flutes are magical instruments
love both the photo and the story!
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I love it when people have enough talent flowing through them to capture people as they truly are. And you definitely gave us a glimpse of the spark inside this man. Great job- awesome composition, I love everything about this.
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nice angle. and nice capture
was the photo taken when he was playing the fat joe track or the bach?
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His name is Felix. I've had the pleasure to see his hip hop flouting. it was amazing...perhaps one of the greatest street musicians I have run across.
It's very nice to come across things like this. Familiar things. South street......same musician. i even know exactly where that was taken.
This is how I saw him [link]
Are you from philly?
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omg!!!!!!!!! it is the flute guy lol he asked my friend for fries and we gave him some 
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i saw him the other day on south st!!!! he was yelling "ask me to play a song, any song, i'll play it" ... I should have ask him to play but I was in a hurry.
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Look like a wise man, nice story
good portrait !
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Fabulous portrait! The glare of the flute seems to match the wonder of the story behind this shot. Excellent work!
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Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate it greatly. you're so sweet.
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This photo looks so classic!Thanks for sharing the story behind it
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I would recognize those blue eyes anywhere.
Such a great capture of him, he looks so noble.
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Very very nice.. !!! light dances on flute.. smooth skin of the man. Perfect.. it looks beautiful!
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the other version you posted of this is better (i think) it has alot less hotspots but still awsome as usual
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Fantastic portrait, love the black and white choice and excellent expression.
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Great picture, and great story behind it! This is a favorite!
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And thank you for the favorite!
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I love it!
It's only unfortunate that he wasn't infront of a black or very dark backround, the photo would be that much more powerful.
SUPERB!
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this could quite possibly be one of the best photos ive ever seen.
Ive seen that guys hundred of times... He seems so delightful.
He is playing his flute and yet... his face desplays such happy emotions...
Truly my favorite.
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wow, thank you. i'm honored to have this photo in your favorites.
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talk about capturing the moment 
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Lovely story!!!
Seeing the pic looks like the flute is magic...
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for some reason, the flute just gives off this glow. i dont know. i didnt do anything to the image, i guess its just mgaical.
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Thats why i've said that...
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I love this. Both the photo and the story behind it. Just amazing.
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That is the most amazing story and photo i have ever seen/ heard.
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how sweet! thank you so much! its all true.
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Those are the kind of people I'm glad for. The world should have more people like that.
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