Reflection of a chandelier and paintings in a lovely old mirror above the fireplace. Taken at the Buena Vista Social Cafe.

An interesting shot of the bellows of a piano-accordion in action. I like the pattern that the horizontal supports form.

Eric the Accordion player, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

My Friend Eric (aka Smokkel). You can find him playing the accordion pretty much anywhere that he can, but in particular at the various village festivals around Cape Town. Eg Bastille festival in Franschhoek and the Olive Festival in Riebeek Kasteel.

From time to time you will see Eric jamming at my house (and even with me on the bass on occasion).

You can find out more about Eric (and listen to samples) on his website.

I am not really sure what to make of this “Weight Watcher in Padded Cell”, taken at the Old Edwardian club Johannesburg

Day 174: Accordion, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

My Friend Eric is a fantastic accordion player. This is a picture of his very small baby accordion in Anya’s pottery studio. The studio is also the home of a wonderful Dover stove (on the left), which makes this room the warmest room in Cape Town in winter, and a great place to spend a winter’s evening. Thanks Anja for the studio time.

By the way, Anja takes some great pics herself, check them out here.