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Uploaded: October 14, 2005

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A closeup of the magnificently carved scroll of my 1728 Stradivarius violin.

Comments

Geralyn Montambault October 14, 2005

Very nice detail and composition. Nice lines #326498

Larry Smith October 14, 2005

Great composition Endre #1951334

Endre Balogh October 14, 2005

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it.
Best,

Endre #1951392

Bob Langer October 14, 2005

Love the photograph Endre. The only impovemnt I would make is a frame to hang it on the wall. #1953239

Jim D. Keever November 23, 2005

Endre,
I appreciate the chance to see an image of a work of art that very few of us get to see. As well, it is a magnificent image, and it makes me feel as though I could touch the wood and feel the contours and warmth.
Do you play it?
Thanks, Jim #2109717

Daniel G. Flocke November 23, 2005

Endre - Congratulations on being a Finalist, good luck in the next level!!! #2110357

Robyn Mackenzie November 23, 2005

Endre - great composition and beautiful tones! Congratulations! #2114814

Endre Balogh November 23, 2005

Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. I'm so glad that you find this photo so evocative. I guess I agree because I use it as my little thumbnail photo for my postings and web gallery.
Yes, I perform on it regularly and have it in my hands almost every day. It is a tremendous instrument both visually and tonally. I would put it up against any great Strad in the world. It was made in 1728 when Stradivarius was in his early 80's (he lived to be 92 and made instruments up to the end) and, although it may not be quite as perfectly detailed as his "Golden Period" instruments (we're splitting hairs here), it has a "Late Period" tonal robustness that isn't found earlier. This one is in particularly fine shape and if you look closely at the photo you can still see a remnant of the black outlining that he painted onto his scrolls to enhance their perfect curvature. That is very rare to find nowadays. With Thanksgiving coming tomorrow, I am particlularly reminded of how blessed and priveleged I am to be its caretaker while I own it. That I can take pretty photos of it whie it is in my charge doubles that blessing.
Anyway, I hope all that is interesting. Thanks again for your comments. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Endre #2115075

RC Fritz June 10, 2006

Nice details and beautiful tones of wood. Like classic music and musical intruments. Congrats and Success in your career!! #2877722

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