This week Tara has set the gallery theme as “Shapes”. I confess my first choice for a shape was the oh-so-familiar Apple logo, since it dominates much of my life. Or perhaps a silhouette of my camera as it becomes the most dominant object. But when I started thinking about life-dominating shapes, this was what sprung to mind. Those of you following my YoR for February and the “closure” of my music career will know and understand. I took this photo last July and ironically in my mind, saw myself “shelving” my cello; maybe that was the subconscious inspiration for this photo. I didn’t think it would become so poignant.
Every time I sit with my cello, I trace my fingers along the pointy shapes between my knees, around the swirly “f” holes on the front, the strings reaching a climatic point over the curves of the bridge. I nuzzle my face into the round pegs and the twisting, rolling scroll box at the top. I run my thumb over the button at the bottom of the neck, I press and smooth my hand over the very gentle arch of the front and back of the body. I lightly finger the circular adjusters firmly attached onto the long and rounded tailpiece, sometimes sticking my thumb behind to feel the long thin strings running into the tiny round screw holes.
Personally, I think my cello is one of the sexiest shapes I’ve ever dealt with on such a regular basis. Crack all the jokes you like, I don’t care. Argue it, I defy you. It’s a sexy thing. It could well be that “feeling it up” is one of the things I’ll miss the most when I finish this month. People unknowingly laugh and make jokes about the shapes of cellos and cellists being sexy. If only they knew what I knew.
Stunning picture! I’m sure you’ll miss it greatly
I think you're right: it is a sexy, sensual instrument and your words make that even more apparent.
Thank you! It is VERY sexy, and it's not until you sit with it when you realise just how shapely it actually is!
what a strong image, i can just imagine fingers running over its shape
Thank you! If you ever get the chance? DO IT.
Absolutely breathtakingly sexy and romantic. I felt my heart quickening as I read your evocative words and such a sensual photograph.
Thank you! It was very nice to write too
I kniw what you mean about a cello being a sexy shaped instrument those alluring curves! I didn't tealisemyou used to play the cello – you a very multi talented ! It's a wonderful photo xx
Thanks! Everything about the cello is sexy; the shapes are almost a sensory overload. Ohhhh yes…
Ahh, the beautiful cello again.
"The most sensual thing you'll get to put between your legs"
That's lovely photo of a wonderful instrument. My DD plays the double bass, also beautiful, just larger!
Thank you! Ahhh double bass, another beauty which I played for a while, for similar reasons I think! Plus it was lots of fun too ;D
She is a very sexy girl indeed!
Heheh thank you!
Cellos and double basses are incredibly sexy instruments, all the curves, wide in places, narrow in others, they are absolutely beautiful
Absolutely right.
I once went on a date with a man who suggested I learn the cello. I think it was part of his patter. I never understood the appeal until I read your post. It's unexpectedly erotic. Great photo. I hope you dn't shelve the cello forever…
Hahah! I think he had, um, very good intentions! It might not be forever, but there's no way I'm going back to pro. I couldn't if I wanted to.
Cellos are very sexy, and beautiful and wonderful to listen to. My daughter played cello for a while and I was so so so sad when she decided to leave it for piano. That is a beautiful photo. Perhaps there will be a time when you can return to playing.
They really are, aren't they? And, gave up cello for piano??? NOOOO!!!!!
That is the best advert for cello I've ever read. Not that I've seen many adverts for cello, but yanno what I mean…
Hah! Thanks!
That brought me to tears..I'm being silly, a lovely photo but even more beautiful words. X
Ahw bless you! Thank you so much
Wow. Spoken like a real Musician. Very evocative photo my friend x
Thank you my lovely (and thank YOU for the awesomeness that is The Gallery) xx
Yes, it is a very sexy photo. And, a lovely, heartfelt post to go with it. Hugs. x
Beautiful post.
Thank you!
I played cello briefly, but ever since Olivia D'Abo in The Living Daylights, I've been all in on cellists. This post has done nothing to change that.
Hahahahahah!!! Yeah um, sorry? Or er, you're welcome? ;D
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and a heartbreaking post. I hope you get to play again sometime.
Thank you
I might do, but it certainly won't be professionally… 
S.E.N.S.U.A.L! ;o)
Love love love this shot
And great words too x
I agree, it is totally sexy. But I have something even sexier for The Gallery this week:
http://showandtellideas.blogspot.com/2011/02/shap…
Heheh thanks, it's not a competition though… ;oD
That IS sexy! Love the photo.
Thank you! Hee hee
Beautiful photo, & beautful words, as ever. From a male perspective: a woman playing a cello is charged with sexuality – probably for obvious reasons
It's a shame you felt you had to shelve your musical career; only so many hours in the day I guess? I'll try to have a read back to see the whole story