Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 2. ins_strings a series of 80 photographs

a series of 80 photographs were painstakingly stitched together

and this image uncovers a perspective rarely seen

The sweeping halls of a Martin D-35 50th Anniversary Edition

Reflected in the polished surface of this instrument is the posthorn solo from Mahler’s Third Symphony

Using a combination of focus-stacking and pixel-shifting

Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 2. ins_strings a series of 80 photographsThis remarkable photo captures the interior of the first violin I successfully photographed. Initially, it was presented to me as a Hopf, but I believe it is actually a 19th century replica. The craftsmanship details, such as the bass bar and the simple neck joint, reveal this. The Hopf family, a large group of makers dating back to the 18th century (or perhaps earlier), usually produced distinctive models that are quite rare. Over time, a more