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gpgold · June 26, 2005

Humungus wrote:

As i mentioned in another thread i was going to see some bands & phoned ahead & got permission to shoot the whole show.

Man what a night ! I had totally forgotten just how loud these guys play. I got smashed a few times when i got to close to the front of the stage so i hung at the side & behind most of the time.

So i took my anti-inflammatories for my back...put some ear plugs in...& finally realised that im over 40.

Its a bit of a long post...im in broardband with-drawals so you will just have to put up with a longish photo post.

Very cool series. My son was in a punk band at one time. You really captured the flavor of being at the show. Just a great mix of image types that fit together and tell a story.

regards,

Gary

Nir · June 26, 2005

Hey 'Gus! Great set!

rahmonster · June 26, 2005

Wow great shots....You certainly gave a 'punk's eye view' of the concert for sure. I felt like I was there in some of those shots

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gus · June 26, 2005

Thanks for looking gary/nir/monster. Im just burning 200 shots now & going to get them of to the record (do we still call them that ?) bloke tomorrow.

I cant believe no-one is shooting these guys. Suppose it isnt everyones cup of tea in that level of noise & action. One band of young fellas asked me to do a small shoot for them under the building & i said only if you take a lecture from an old fart (tinitus sufferer) about wearing earplugs...they took it well.

I went to see George T/Good a few years back & these guys blew him out of the water volume wise hands down.

Here they are...black as a bats arse under the building so they did well to stay still for me to shoot them at f3.5 10mm.

Really nice kids.

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ehughes · June 26, 2005

Great Shots Gus..

Angelo · June 26, 2005

Humungus wrote:

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Great series Gus. Well worth the wait and I'm glad to see you had such a great time taking on this challenge. Something about the photo in panel #23 grabs my attention... but everything looks terrific.

lynnma · June 26, 2005

Great stuff Humy.. some of them reminded me of Damonoff.. I too am glad the sound did'nt come out as well.. I was skeeered as it was..:uhoh

bfjr · June 26, 2005

Hi Gus
20 yrs ago I went to a punk concert, Sex pistols or something like that as I recall. Anyway your shots brought that memory back in full color!!
So these are some rockin good shots

By the way got in a fight there, oh yeah sure I won

4labs · June 26, 2005

Gus thnxs for sharing these , looks like ya might have a new profession. A great set!

DavidTO · June 26, 2005

Nice work, and man, there's a lot of cool stuff to mine there, like finding that garden bursting with blooms...

John Mueller · June 26, 2005

To be 30 yrs younger:D
Nice series Gus.
Keep on rockn in the free world

gus · June 27, 2005

gus · June 27, 2005

Seamus · June 27, 2005

Great series Gus and congrats on getting invited back for more. I found this link on anoter site. There are some good tips for shooting bands and concerts

http://www.photo.net/learn/concerts/mirarchi/concer_i.htm

Shay.

Higgmeister · June 27, 2005

Great series Gus,
I think they'd be crazy not to ask you back. I see more gigs in your future, and paying ones at that

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Good Job and thanks for posting these,
Chris

PeterGar · June 27, 2005

Great pics. Reminds me of when I used to go to punk shows when I was a teenager. These kids look the same today as they did in the late 80s. What city was this in?

gus · June 27, 2005

GREAPER · June 27, 2005

Very cool shots Gus. The music is not my bowl of rice, but the pics are great. The definatly put you there and catch the flavor.

I cant wait to see more.

gus · June 28, 2005

gus · June 29, 2005

GREAPER · June 29, 2005

Straight at it.

You can do it Gus

gus · June 29, 2005

pathfinder · June 30, 2005

Humungus wrote:

Im doing that particular band as well as others this sat night...i will see what i come up with. I dont think they are the 'studio photo' type because im certainly not.

Congratulations 'Gus. Albumn cover credits coming your way. That ought to thelp pay for your 20D!!

Save the ear plugs for yourself. The kids won't have anything to do with them, in spite of Pete Townsend and how many other deaf musicians.

gus · June 30, 2005

pathfinder · June 30, 2005

Humungus wrote:

Mate i hate charging money...i know i have to.. but doing what i do is the only thing that separates photography from work. Its hard to explain but i need experience & by getting my name about with the local bands it could get me a portfolio good enough to approach the big boys for large concerts which i would have no qualms charging for shots....but the day out is the real thrill for me.

I never started doing this for money & dont want it to become something that is expected of me as i can pick-up & put down the camera whenever i want :uhoh ...honestly.

What the hell would you charge a cab driver...a carpenter & a fuel pump attendant to shoot thier album cover ? Does it go by the number of copies released ?

Gus

Gus, I don't want to shoot as a pro either. I have a day job and have to keep my clients satisfied. That is the nice thing about photography for me - I do not have to satisfy anyone but myself. As soon as you start being paid, then you will have expectations placed on you.
SO do whatever floats your boat.

gus · June 30, 2005

photocat · July 5, 2005

very vibrant shots Humungus. You know by looking at them that it must be loud, smoky and not for oldies above 40... (I am in that place myself)
What is most interesting here is that you got most of the movement. I especially like the first shot (drummer?) and the guy with the yellow hair (it has a name but I don't know it).
Great series

gus · July 5, 2005

wxwax · July 5, 2005

Damn, I missed this thread. Gus, you really brought that show to life, great stuff! And congratulations on getting recognition and work from the bands. Very cool!

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