Marching Band

[otumay]

This was both funny and fortunate: I came upon a municipal marching band practicing for a concert they were about to give soon. The musicians were very sweet, they posed for the photographers, smiled and made jokes. Then they started to march and play; all smiles. Isn't spring wonderful?
M8 with 90 'cron, jpegs out of camera.
Thanks for looking,
Osman

The most serious member of the band scrutinizing me:

Caught while wetting the mouthpiece:

Who said playing cymbals was fun?

French horn player getting impatient:

 

[otumay]

These are the remaining shots.

The last few minutes before the performance:

One of the expectant bystanders:

Glancing sideways:

Last but not least, the tuba player exits:

 

[rayyan]

Osman, spring is wonderful! And you have caught the smiles of spring, and
the joy it brings.

Excellent captures, all.

best regards.

This was both funny and fortunate: I came upon a municipal marching band practicing for a concert they were about to give soon. The musicians were very sweet, they posed for the photographers, smiled and made jokes. Then they started to march and play; all smiles. Isn't spring wonderful?
M8 with 90 'cron, jpegs out of camera.
Thanks for looking,
Osman

The most serious member of the band scrutinizing me:

Caught while wetting the mouthpiece:

Who said playing cymbals was fun?

French horn player getting impatient:

These are the remaining shots.

The last few minutes before the performance:

One of the expectant bystanders:

Glancing sideways:

Last but not least, the tuba player exits:

 

[otumay]

Thank you for sharing my joy and enthusiasm, Rayyan. Nice to hear from a master.
Best,
Osman