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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.
Had to edit the jacket....
Mongrel
Jun-25-2005, 05:14 PM
I think your white balance is off......:dunno
:hide :rofl :rofl :rofl
Seriously man, some very fine work there :thumb I like the way you mixed it up between the black and white and the color shots, and also between the straight portraits and the abstracts. Shows you have a great eye for composition and for bringing the feel of the moment to the image.
I like 'em a lot, but especially the first one of the drummer in motion, that's my personal favorite.
Take care and congrats on a successful night out,
Mongrel
I think your white balance is off......:dunno
:hide :rofl :rofl :rofl
Seriously man, some very fine work there :thumb I like the way you mixed it up between the black and white and the color shots, and also between the straight portraits and the abstracts. Shows you have a great eye for composition and for bringing the feel of the moment to the image.
I like 'em a lot, but especially the first one of the drummer in motion, that's my personal favorite.
Take care and congrats on a successful night out,
Mongrel
Ta mate...i ended up with about 150 keepers that the recording manager & promoter want to see. Really odd...they treated me with a lot of respect, i actually expected some trouble but could not have been further from it. A terrific bunch of people.
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Mean while..............outside the fracus continues
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Mongrel
Jun-25-2005, 05:25 PM
Gus, I thought I'd heard you were like 6' 9'' right? I can't believe you'd let those kids push you around man :rolleyes
:humungus
:poke
Hey, looks like you're 'on your way'. Better get the business cards out :thumb
last one..'blurred ink'
...this dial up is driving me crazy. The pages time out constantly.
.
Tks for staying with me ..
Gus
Gus, I thought I'd heard you were like 6' 9'' right? I can't believe you'd let those kids push you around man :rolleyes
:humungus
:poke
Hey, looks like you're 'on your way'. Better get the business cards out :thumb
Ive always had a soft spot for punks...hey most of them are lucky to be 130 pounds & im 230 & stone cold sober so there wasnt too much to worry about :rofl
ian408
Jun-25-2005, 05:53 PM
These are nice 'gus. I mean they convey a real sense of being at the concert.
Nice work!
Ian
Andy
Jun-25-2005, 05:57 PM
terrific series, 'gus! :clap :clap
David_S85
Jun-25-2005, 06:00 PM
I'm glad these pictures don't contain that 130 dB of noise. Nevertheless, they scream - which is a good thing.
That first one, the drummer, is at the top of my list as the coolest shot. That drummer doesn't look human, but lots of these dudes don't look human - which, also, might be a good thing for the mood and style of these pics.
You did good here, and it sounds like you had a blast, literally. Now, go sell those pictures!
Thanks guys...im still overwhelmed at just how well recieved i was. Looks like no one with a camera has ever shown an interest in these bands.
Hmm... fees ? well i was given free entry & as many cokes as i could drink ($20 worth so thats the most i have ever made with a camera to date). I will just play it by ear & see if they ask me to do more as to be honest that is the 1st time i have ever done it & didnt really think i would get much.
They are right into updating their web sites etc & can hardly do that themselves. I just enjoyed the night out & the enthusiasm they showed.
Thanks for looking guys
Gus
gpgold
Jun-25-2005, 11:17 PM
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
rahmonster
Jun-26-2005, 12:38 AM
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:thumb:clap
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
Jun-26-2005, 06:46 AM
Great Shots Gus..
Angelo
Jun-26-2005, 08:01 AM
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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. :thumb
lynnma
Jun-26-2005, 10:47 AM
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
Jun-26-2005, 12:50 PM
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 :thumb
By the way got in a fight there, oh yeah sure I won :wxwax :rolleyes :rofl
4labs
Jun-26-2005, 01:15 PM
Gus thnxs for sharing these , looks like ya might have a new profession. A great set!
DavidTO
Jun-26-2005, 03:18 PM
Nice work, and man, there's a lot of cool stuff to mine there, like finding that garden bursting with blooms...
John Mueller
Jun-26-2005, 03:40 PM
To be 30 yrs younger:D
Nice series Gus.
Keep on rockn in the free world:thumb
Thanks everyone...cant wait to see if i get another invite...just so good to be in front of people that want to be photographed.
Gus
That was quick...just got an invite to shoot 4 bands this sat night.
Why didnt i think of this 20 years ago when i actually liked loud music...drunk girls & free entry to see bands :scratch
...ok ok ok ...drunk girls are cool no matter how old you are.
Gus
Seamus
Jun-27-2005, 04:40 AM
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
Jun-27-2005, 11:51 AM
I think they'd be crazy not to ask you back. I see more gigs in your future, and paying ones at that:clap.
Good Job and thanks for posting these,
Chris
PeterGar
Jun-27-2005, 12:37 PM
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?
Thanks guys..seamus i will sus your link out once i get to dsl in a day or 2. I am so over this whole dial up thing. Thanks for doing that .
Higg im really just trying to get a foot in the door to shoot this ...our local annual music festival. All i want is 2 square feet in front of the stage. (http://www.livid.com.au/gallery/bne/default.asp)
Peter its in my home town of brisbane in 0z.
GREAPER
Jun-27-2005, 05:30 PM
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.
Thanks greaps..i will see what saturday night brings now. They are not what they appear but just kids having some fun but i know people dont like their dress very much.
Gus
God...be carefull what you wish for. One of the bands just asked me to do their upcoming album cover :uhoh
Where do i run to now ???
Gus
GREAPER
Jun-29-2005, 08:34 PM
Straight at it.
You can do it Gus
:thumb Straight at it.
You can do it Gus
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.
pathfinder
Jun-29-2005, 09:20 PM
:thumb
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. :D
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. :D
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 ?:dunno
Gus
pathfinder
Jun-29-2005, 09:42 PM
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 ?:dunno
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.
:thumb
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.
:thumbIm with you on this one mate. Its not as if im stepping on any pro's toes. These guys in particular are also promoters for a lot of local bands & have already put my name on 'photography pass' at the venues so i can come & go as i please.
I need these guys to get me into the big events as they are a pretty close knit community & talk amongst themselves.
This is what (http://www.bigdayout.com/lineup/artists.php) i want to eventually get to shoot. Its another local festival about 40 mins from here. 50 000 fans there last year.
photocat
Jul-05-2005, 02:46 AM
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
Tks PC...it was certainly an experience doing it. looking fwd to more if i can stand the noise.
Gus
wxwax
Jul-05-2005, 07:58 AM
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! :thumb
DoctorIt
Jul-05-2005, 09:11 AM
I totally missed this thread too... brings back some memories too. Damn, now that I think about it, its been ten years since I hung out with that crowd! Feels like last year.
:huh
Great set Gus, share the album covers with us too.
Thanks waxy/Dr...just got an email this arvo asking if i would do the next event in a few weeks ...interstate bands & this time i will be on the payroll !!
Hey...if it pays for lenses then im ok with that.
Gus
DoctorIt
Jul-07-2005, 08:24 AM
Hey...if it pays for lenses then im ok with that.
GusPunks that can pay for lenses! What has the punk world come too!?! Back in my day, we'd invite you to shoot for us, then kick you in the slats and run away with your gear :lol3
Punks that can pay for lenses! What has the punk world come too!?! Back in my day, we'd invite you to shoot for us, then kick you in the slats and run away with your gear :lol3
Mate i was a skin. Punks ran from me....i think they can still smell that.
DoctorIt
Jul-07-2005, 01:57 PM
Mate i was a skin. Punks ran from me....i think they can still smell that.:uhoh run away!!! run away!!!
:lol3
good luck with the shoot - this is stuff I love to see, no puppies or kittens... :hide
binghott
Jul-07-2005, 03:27 PM
just got an email this arvo asking if i would do the next event in a few weeks ...interstate bands & this time i will be on the payroll !!
Hey...if it pays for lenses then im ok with that.
Gus
if you only buy lenses that cost less than $100, it will pay for lenses. i highly doubt they'll pay you well, but i could be wrong. usually i work for free or for some of the bands merch, then they'll order prints (which can pay well when they buy larger prints) and i get a lot of publicity. i guess if you shoot for an event with a bunch of bands you could possibly make some money.
douglas
Jul-07-2005, 09:50 PM
Great series Gus, you got alot of good variety and nice compositions in there. And congrats on the request to come back, could say you got your own encore.
Best regards,
douglas
if you only buy lenses that cost less than $100, it will pay for lenses. i highly doubt they'll pay you well, but i could be wrong. .
My world may not be like yours.
Great series Gus, you got alot of good variety and nice compositions in there. And congrats on the request to come back, could say you got your own encore.
Best regards,
douglas
Thanks for the compliments douglas...it is different to shoot thats for sure.
Gus
auraflora
Aug-01-2005, 02:25 AM
Excellent series--photos 1 and 6 are my favorites. Lilke the graniness and black in white of the first. Like the slow shutter speed in the 6th which gives in a blend of rhythm and beat.
Michal
Ta auraflora. I shot another 6 bands the night before last & im in a spot of bother with my hearing. I wont be back until/unless i can get some better protection. Safest place for a photographer shooting punk bands (you ever seen them dance ?) is beside the speakers unfortunately which thus.. is the problem.
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