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Lionhead
This is the head of my double bass (about 200 years old 5-stringed big instrument). I have often taken photos of the lion, but this one was the first with some character and movement, like there was a chase going on. The colors of Metz L'Arsenal concert hall gave a nice glow to this photo and the Depth-of-Field blur effect made sure the subject was well pointed out.
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photographer: Pekka Saarinen | shooting date: 01/18/01 | country: France | location: Metz | in gallery: Seven months with Canon G1 | categories: Music, Still Life, All | shutter speed: 1/4s | aperture: f/2.5 | ISO: 50 | lens: Canon G1 inbuilt lens @ 21mm (102mm in 35mm film SLR) | camera: Canon G1
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I commented on this where you have the full photo. The ebony arrows inlaid into the upper bout corners are a know trait or Mittenwald bass maker Josef Rieger. He also may have worked with Neuner-Hornsteiner. Ludwig Neuner had a branch in Berlin as well. This head looks more like a Bohemian/Saxon style Lion than a Mittenwald/Tirol styled head. It is possible in his travels that Neuner purchased some Lion head necks pre-made from the west Bohemian carvers who also worked with the Saxons in that period. Just a theory but most heads like this are made by carvers, not the violin makers. I have seen another huge long bass recently that was by Rieger as well. That person didn't know the maker of his bass either.
Ken Smith , United States
08/15/12
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Thanks for the info Ken!