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Concert 12 bands in 12 hours (56k warning)

gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
edited November 28, 2006 in Holy Macro
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    saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    Excellent shots, Gus! It occurs to me that there are some very good reasons for using a $70 lens at a concert besides that it does a darn good job!!! thumb.gif
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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    bowdown.gifbowdown.gif really fine work, Gus, really fine.
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited November 19, 2006
    Great stuff here. thumb.gif
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    Gus, outstanding work.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    i saw them on dialup
    wonderful coverage i loved those Bws ! we also have bald singer i am his big fan :Dclap.gif
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    W.W. WebsterW.W. Webster Registered Users Posts: 3,204 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    gus wrote:
    111314571-L.jpg

    This is the pick 'o the bunch for me - a first class shot of an iconic performer. thumb.gif Very effective in B&W, but would you share the original colour version?
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    photocatphotocat Registered Users Posts: 1,334 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    I was wondering Gus wether you were going to make us watch 450 pics...
    I am my own best culler, I toss out a lot of what I shoot.
    Great shots, they all are of outstanding quality. I would not know which one to pick first. You are made for gig photography!
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    ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    gus wrote:

    The very reason i asked to go & shoot the concert was because i heard that this man was going to be there...Peter Garrett (midnight oil) Im a huge oils fan..have been for over 25 years & i finally got to meet him..he is 6'7 & has a presence that looks into your sole when he speaks to you.

    I though.."i wonder if i could get to go to the concert & get some high contrast B&W full head shots of him" serious , thats the only reason i asked to go.

    Mid speach without a warning or reference to anything ... he held up his hand...its a very trademark symbol of his recognition of the lands traditional owners..the aboriginals. Luckiest shot i have ever scored i recon.
    One of the best concerts I've ever been to... Midnight Oil in the Late 80s at fairly small venue. Great music and incredible energy.

    Terrific pics, Gus!
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    SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2006
    gus wrote:
    I have no idea what forum to post this one in so here it is.
    Sorry i know its long but i got about 450 shots & you should never ask a photographer to cull their favorite shots.

    Wellllllllllll Gus... I bet you still have a grin on your face from ear to ear rolleyes1.gif how pumped were you eh :D no one's gonna wipe that smile off your face for some time I'm sure.
    You got some real nice shots Gus, I'd be rapt to the eyeballs too clap.gif
    I'm glad you had a wonderful time and got to meet your all time favourite singer Peter Garrett and the Hand :ivar a lifetime dream forfilled.

    Excellent work Gus ....... thanks for sharing your excitement.
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
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    bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gifbowABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gifbow

    The peter Garrett B/W's are extrodinary.

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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    W.W. WebsterW.W. Webster Registered Users Posts: 3,204 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2006
    gus wrote:
    Tks mate..here you go.
    Thanks for showing us this, Gus. I'm not normally a B&W fan but the monochrome treatment has suited this subject matter and lighting very well. However the colour version is extremely good too, even before your final PP touches.

    Great work. As one who has had the occasional crack at live music shots, I'm most impressed. thumb.gif
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    SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited November 20, 2006
    very cool shots-

    love the b/ws-

    hard work I'm sure but I hope you enjoyed it too-
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    W.W. Webster wrote:
    Thanks for showing us this, Gus. I'm not normally a B&W fan but the monochrome treatment has suited this subject matter and lighting very well. However the colour version is extremely good too, even before your final PP touches.

    Great work. As one who has had the occasional crack at live music shots, I'm most impressed. thumb.gif
    Thanks for your comments mate. Ive picked up 2 jobs in the last day from it...im not really into earning money so much as it puts pressure on me to turn up & do well. I would much rather just do what i want to do in my own time so i will see how i go.
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2006
    Damn Gus, this was your first time shooting concerts? bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif

    Love the Peter shots as well, mate!

    The hand on the back of those guys heads, did that have any meaning to it? or was it just for fun?
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
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    Gus, don't worry mate, they were huge here too and I remember running into magazine stands because the new music magazine was out with a Peter Garrett invertiew. I bet Ivar's age has something to do with this... :D

    Great shots, my man. They made my ears go =beep= as if I were there, right next to you.
    enjoy being here while getting there
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    Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2006
    gus wrote:
    I have no idea what forum to post this one in so here it is.
    Sorry i know its long but i got about 450 shots & you should never ask a photographer to cull their favorite shots.


    Lyrics born (shot with canons $70 plastic lens)

    You got some excellent shots there! But what really makes me nervous
    is that I wanted to buy the 50mm/1.4 over the 50mm/1.8 II for my own
    concert photography. I dont see anything wrong with the bokeh and
    out of focus areas which is said to be the weak spot of the 50mm/1.8.
    Great now you've got me thinking again. Again, great pictures!
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    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2006
    Manfr3d wrote:
    You got some excellent shots there! But what really makes me nervous
    is that I wanted to buy the 50mm/1.4 over the 50mm/1.8 II for my own
    concert photography. I dont see anything wrong with the bokeh and
    out of focus areas which is said to be the weak spot of the 50mm/1.8.
    Great now you've got me thinking again. Again, great pictures!


    There are other advantages to the 1.4, like faster focusing, better build...
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
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    dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
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    really cool shots!clap.gif
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