I was considering something similar, but I'll leave that one alone!
I like the emphasis (for my eye) on the differences within the repetition. The varied grain, varnish color, wear patterns (real or simulated).
Do I see a lot of Wittner tailpieces?
Thanks so much, Chad! It is wonderful to hear from you and I'm glad brings you warm and nostalgic feelings.
Where have you been? We've missed you! Welcome back!
All the best,
Endre
Chad Schulz wrote:
Gone for months and the first thing I see--Strad showing off a wonderful picture of some violins. Good to know things haven't changed too much
Thanks so much, Jess, my friend! I'm so glad you like it. I figured that you would probably be cooking up something similar so I'm glad I beat you to it! That was what fascinated me about it - as you know every violin is different even though the repetition of form remains the same. Is Wittner the brand name for those cheap tailpieces? They also all have Dominant strings. My violin maker hangs hundreds of these fiddles on specially designed wire hooks up near the ceiling in his shop. Obviously, he wouldn't do that if they weren't relatively inexpensive. All the really good violins are kept in his big walk-in safe.
Fond regards,
Endre
Photon wrote:
I was considering something similar, but I'll leave that one alone!
I like the emphasis (for my eye) on the differences within the repetition. The varied grain, varnish color, wear patterns (real or simulated).
Do I see a lot of Wittner tailpieces?
It's a very nice pic but it doesn't have that extra something (which I can not define in words) which your other pictures have. Others were great, extracting WOW! cries from me. This one isn't. I know it's not really constructive as I can not pinpoint what exactly bothers me but I hope you understand. I would if I could.
Thanks, Yakim. I appreciate your comment. It's very interesting and just goes to prove that everyone sees things differently. Normally, I know I have a good shot when I feel sort of tingly as it is approaching completion. With last week's last-minute shot I did not get that feeling, while with this one I did. Then the bigger test comes when I show my shot to my wife and daughters. Last week, my wife said, "That's interesting." and my oldest daughter said, "ummm... I don't like it." (By then it was too late, anyhow.) This week, there was immediate exclamation from both of them - "Wow! that's fantastic!" So, I guess it's true that there is no accounting for taste. It certainly would be interesting to be able to understand what it is about this that doesn't pop for you. Please let me know if you figure it out, as i would be really interested. Thanks!
All best wishes,
Endre
Yakim Peled wrote:
It's a very nice pic but it doesn't have that extra something (which I can not define in words) which your other pictures have. Others were great, extracting WOW! cries from me. This one isn't. I know it's not really constructive as I can not pinpoint what exactly bothers me but I hope you understand. I would if I could.
Strad wrote:
... Is Wittner the brand name for those cheap tailpieces? ...Obviously, he wouldn't do that if they weren't relatively inexpensive. All the really good violins are kept in his big walk-in safe.
Wittner makes metal tailpieces with four fine tuners - I wouldn't expect you to be familiar with them! I actually used one for a while when playing a lot of concerts in the humid conditions common here, and experimenting with a set of strings that were fussy to tune with the pegs even when they weren't completely glued in place by said humidity. I'm glad I'm not dealing with that now. It just feels wrong to tune an A, D, or G string with a fine tuner. Though lately I see some orchestral violists tuning their A with a "screw", and cellists have relied on them for quite some time. I hear they've even introduced a violin peg set up with reduction gears a la bass peg box, for young players who can't handle ordinary pegs.
Another great display of photographic excellence with this outstanding tight composition, Endre! It’s amazing to see the subtle differences of manufacturing between each violin (thanks Jess for pointing that out). Nice to see your work again Endre and I’m very happy to be back…
Nice shot, Endre. I almost have that many stringed instruments here...oh wait...I do. Two violins for the oldest boy...one for the 3rd oldest boy, and a cello for the 4th, + a viola for the 5th. Thankfully my twins chose to sing. Your shot gives me an idea. I could hang them all in the same place - instead have having them litter the house.
Welcome back, John, my friend! You have been sorely missed.
Thanks so much for the kind comments on my photo. I am always delighted when you like my shots.
Fond regards,
Endre
jban99 wrote:
Another great display of photographic excellence with this outstanding tight composition, Endre! It’s amazing to see the subtle differences of manufacturing between each violin (thanks Jess for pointing that out). Nice to see your work again Endre and I’m very happy to be back…
Thanks so much, Nick! I really appreciate your kind comments and am so glad you like this. I can't imagine how you could have known this was mine just by looking at it.
Fond regards,
Endre
nlamendo wrote:
Some how I knew this was your shot Endre. It's excellent as usual. Nice composition, and perfect exposure.
-Nick
Thanks, Jim! Glad you like it. You've got a string quartet living in your house. It must sound like a music conservatory when everyone is busy practicing.
Fond regards,
Endre
James Markus wrote:
Nice shot, Endre. I almost have that many stringed instruments here...oh wait...I do. Two violins for the oldest boy...one for the 3rd oldest boy, and a cello for the 4th, + a viola for the 5th. Thankfully my twins chose to sing. Your shot gives me an idea. I could hang them all in the same place - instead have having them litter the house.
That was what fascinated me about it - as you know every violin is different even though the repetition of form remains the same. Is Wittner the brand name for those cheap tailpieces? They also all have Dominant strings. My violin maker hangs hundreds of these fiddles on specially designed wire hooks up near the ceiling in his shop. Obviously, he wouldn't do that if they weren't relatively inexpensive. All the really good violins are kept in his big walk-in safe. 