Recently, a photographer from New Zealand named Charles Brooks shared a fascinating series of images that explore the interior spaces and structures of popular musical instruments such as pianos, cellos, flutes, and saxophones. This collection offers viewers a unique perspective on what lies beyond the reach of the naked eye.
Charles Brooks is a professional cellist and photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. His dual passions for music and photography have accompanied him since his early days, shaping his current career. Brooks is also an influential figure in the photography community, collaborating with Panasonic Lumix and being one of the first to experience their high-end flagship cameras since 2018.
“Musical Architecture” is Charles Brooks’ latest project. This initiative combines music and photography, depicting an abstract space within popular instruments. Through Brooks’ lens, viewers can witness elements they have never seen before.
Inside a Fazioli Grand Piano
A Selmer Balanced Action Saxophone from the 1940s
Steinway Model D
Another view of Steinway Model D
Lockey Hill Cello from around the 1780s
A 14K gold-plated flute
Yanagisawa Saxophone from the 1980s
Strings of Steinway Model D
Fazioli Grand Piano resembling a subway station
Deep space inside the Fazioli Grand Piano
Another perspective of Fazioli Grand Piano
Selmer Balanced Action Saxophone from 2021
Charles Brooks mentioned that the photos in his “Musical Architecture” project were taken using a 24mm macro lens produced by Laowa, mounted on a Lumix S1R camera body.
“Conventional close-up photography often suffers from blur due to depth of field effects. I used a focus stacking technique (combining multiple images with different focus points) to ensure the entire image is in focus,” Brooks shared with PetaPixel.
For each photo, Brooks captured around 100 different images with varying focus points, then used photo editing software to merge them, resulting in a sharp overall image. The outcome creates an expansive space that captivates viewers!
