Posted by Chris (South Jersey, United States) on 12 March 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.
Pictures from my daughter's final high school play - The Sound of Music.
Maria (played by my daughter Samantha) is sent away from the Abbey to become a governess at the house of Captain von Trapp. The Captain has 7 children but does not spend much time with them - they remind him too much of his late wife. The children have chased away their previous governesses, but Maria is able to make a connection with them and they take a liking to her almost immediately.
In this scene, Maria teaches the children how to sing the notes of the scale by describing things with each note - "Do, a deer, a female deer; Re, a drop of golden sun.." This is one of the most well known songs from this musical, and it was a delight to see it on stage.
Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. Psalm 149:1
I am on vacation for a few days and will not be able to comment on your pictures - thanks for stopping by and I will try to catch up when I get back. I hope that I can become a better photographer with the examples here on Am3 and by getting your feedback on my images.
I may not be able to reply to each of your comments - but they mean a lot to me and I thank you!
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I'm loving this series, Chris .......... Samantha is beautiful, and blessed!
12 Mar 2008 12:07am
@Judy: Thank you very much....
Your daughter is beautiful! This series is wonderful! I can almost hear them singing!
12 Mar 2008 4:41am
@Betty: Thank you - I still hear them singing (since I saw the show twice!!).
Bravo, Chris! How you must have enjoyed this musical, especially with your daughter in that role.
12 Mar 2008 5:17am
@Viewfinder: I enjoyed it very much - it is one of my favorite musicals and I am very much the proud Daddy!
oh this must be fun! and lovely lovely picture!
12 Mar 2008 5:24am
@rain girl: Thank you very much!!
What a wonderful experience!
12 Mar 2008 9:42am
@Craig: Yes it was great.
I am enjoying the happy faces in this series. (Bragging about one's children is OK, especially if they overhear it!)
12 Mar 2008 10:28am
@Anita: Thanks - I know everyone brags about their kids - better than bragging about yourself....
This is a really fun series Chris, you must be proud of your daughter being the lead!
12 Mar 2008 12:19pm
@Jrask: Thanks - I am very proud (she is very talented and I pray she will use her gifts in her vocation as she moves into the world....)
These performances have looked so natural . . very well done all round. Bravo !!
12 Mar 2008 3:37pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you very much..
Another great one. Love the expressions!
12 Mar 2008 5:06pm
@Tracey: Thank you!
Fantastic Chris, I know the score to this fabulous musical backwards lol :D (well almost)
12 Mar 2008 8:18pm
@MaryB: Thanks - the tunes are very catchy (they are repeating in my head all this week!).
I take that your daughter can sing if she's playing Maria Von Trapp. Though I have a son who plays guitar and piano and writes music, none of us, to my knowledge, can sing. I think if I had three wishes one might well be to be able to sing --well, of course.
21 Mar 2008 11:02am
@Twelvebit: Yes - we all can sing (but I can't carry a tune with a bucket!!). My daughter has an excellent singing voice (she gets it from my wife who sings wonderfully as well).
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