Al Jarreau @ Chumash, 1/26/07 [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

DwightMcCann

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 17:38

It seems I am always way behind any more! I have a boxing card and Tower of Power in the pipeline and so much work lined up that I can't imagine that I will ever catch up. So, again, I apologize for not having images resized for POTN and you will have to go to my website to see the Al Jarreau images (http://www.dwightmccann.com/ChumashCasinoResort/AlJarreau01262007/AlJarreau01262007.html):

http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/AlJarreau01262006/AlJarreauCollage-200.jpg (http://www.dwightmccann.com/ChumashCasinoResort/AlJarreau01262007/AlJarreau01262007.html)

All images are "out of camera" with resize/sharpen only so I know one or two are tilted a bit, sigh.

Honeybee

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 17:50

Nice images. I was going to ask what lens you used then decided to look at your gear list. Heck, it doesn't even make sense to ask - you've got it all. Are you being treated for your L-coholism?

bmoguy

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 18:33

Very nice, Dwight. I love those close up shots of Al.

Lord_Malone

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 18:36

Al Jarreau. Smooth jazz legend. Nice, Dwight!

DwightMcCann

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 18:57

Honeybee, I think the EXIF is intact on all the images ... if you don't yet have the Opanda EXIF plugin for your browser I urge you to get it ... it's free. If you don't know what I'm talking about then yell ... 'cause you need it! And yes, I have quite a bit of equipment in an ever growing list ... all carefully budgeted to be paid for before bought, thanks to good friends and clients. Anytime you are out my way you are welcome to borrow whatever I've got ... I buy only what I think will make my images better by allowing me more flexibility. This year I am concentrating on seminars rather than equipment although I will budget in anything I learn that I need. I'm very weak on Photoshop (I don't use it although I've got it) and RAW processing and totally ignorant on color management and that must change.

bmo, Yup, I love that 300mm f/2.8! My favorite lens for entertainment ... I can't handhold the 400mm f/2.8. I love the head shots!

Lord, I used to live in Bethesda, raised around Washington, D.C., spent my military time at the Pentagon ... didn't used to be much between Baltimore and the beltway, although I was there before the beltway and before Dulles! Al is a master craftsman but almost too goody-goody ... kinda takes the edge off a guy who could slice through diamond in one breath.

johnstoy

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 20:48

Great set Dwight,

Excellent subject captures and framing, fabulous colors and composition...

I see an Alto Sax but no Clarinet...No one ever shows up with a Clarinet, anymore...Sigh.

DwightMcCann

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 21:00

Great set Dwight,

Excellent subject captures and framing, fabulous colors and composition...

I see an Alto Sax but no Clarinet...No one ever shows up with a Clarinet, anymore...Sigh.
Only for jazz, John, only for jazz ... well, and orchestras and high school bands ... and, well, whatever! But I don't think I've photographed one in all my concerts!

CanonXTuser

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 21:47

DwightMcCann

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 22:40

Stunning!

You've passed the audition Dwight :D
XT, I passed the audition years ago, but I never feel as though I do it quite as well as Rene and Kalle, sigh. I think they cheat and actually do post processing though ... and they shoot RAW ... that's all like cheating!

Corrado_Images

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 23:11

great stuff!

René Damkot

11th of February 2007 (Sun), 05:51

I think they cheat and actually do post processing though ... and they shoot RAW ... that's all like cheating!

Only because you have all that fancy lighting hangin' there.... We need to compensate for that, don't we ;)

Nice images, nice collage.

johnstoy

11th of February 2007 (Sun), 06:42

Only for jazz, John, only for jazz ... well, and orchestras and high school bands ... and, well, whatever! But I don't think I've photographed one in all my concerts!

I have seen only one or two on the set out of some 44+ shows this past season...Bobby Vinton played one, (he also plays the Oboe)...

I recall the Benny Goodman Orchestra with Benny playing all the time...While the Jack Benny and the Steve Parr Shows, keep reminding me of the clarinet too...

I hear it's one of the more difficult instruments to play...
Usually when a band has so many sax to choose from, there is a clarinet hidden in the mix.

DwightMcCann

11th of February 2007 (Sun), 12:10

Only because you have all that fancy lighting hangin' there.... We need to compensate for that, don't we ;)

Yes, my lighting is just about as good as it gets ... well usually, unless the talent's own people want to do their lighting and then it often falls apart, sigh. And, of course, you know I am only jealous of your expertise and am working to convert to RAW religionism as well as Photoshop.

Honeybee

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 11:39

Dwight, viewing from work; can't add a thing here - will check out Opanda plug-in for home. Normally, I don't check other people's EXIF but was impressed w/your images.

I like how to built your collection and how you switch foci so you don't get bogged down. Wish I was near so you could loan me lenses and I could teach you Photoshop!

DwightMcCann

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 12:29

I like how to built your collection and how you switch foci so you don't get bogged down. Wish I was near so you could loan me lenses and I could teach you Photoshop!
I think in my Q&A (and likely elsewhere) I talk about my default routine: start near one side of the stage, move to middle, back up to lightboard, move to other side front, and then whatever I have time for. I use two or three bodies, carrying two with me as I walk around, leaving one on the floor as I shoot with the other, sometimes handing one I am not using to a guest to hold. Having to do a collage for each event really helps me think about getting left face, right face, close and far images as raw material for the photoart.

Dekka

15th of February 2007 (Thu), 13:17

I see an Alto Sax but no Clarinet...No one ever shows up with a Clarinet, anymore...Sigh.
Not for the past 60 or so years, no?

Great pics Dwight, as usual.

Dave_G

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 07:51

superb as usual!

the fishy shots of the keyboard and saxophones etc are really cool

thelightofsound

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 10:28

most of the head shots are nice and crisp. the full stage shots seem to have a lot of wasted space. the first fishy instruments shot is very cool, but the second is redundant. not sure why you would devoted so much real estate

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 10:55

Not for the past 60 or so years, no?

Great pics Dwight, as usual.

Thank you. I like clarinets and they have really cool electronic ones these days but they are still rare.

superb as usual!

the fishy shots of the keyboard and saxophones etc are really cool

Thanks Dave, it is nice when I can wander the stage before a performance.

most of the head shots are nice and crisp. the full stage shots seem to have a lot of wasted space. the first fishy instruments shot is very cool, but the second is redundant. not sure why you would devoted so much real estate

Thank you, I guess. For the full stage shots, they are "out of camera" (uncropped) and not only have a bit more space than necessary but may even be a bit tilted. But this situation does reflect the performance and I like the balance between the close ups and the wide angles. If I were selling them I might post process them.

Sometimes, when we observe a phenonmenon that we don't understand, i.e. "not sure why you would devoted so much real estate", it is best to assume there is a good reason and search it out. The image of the saxophones was intended to give a feel for the stage and the saxes themselves were interesting to me. The image of the keyboard is significant as it includes both some of the lighting truss construction out over the audience as well as some of the seating area including the raised section and therewith gives some sense of the venue. As for the amount of real estate, it is actually pretty unlimited ... I have huge storage and bandwidth parameters on my website as I periodically have to withstand significant peak demand such as when James Brown died and when the Steely Dan fan websites and newsletters saw my images.

thelightofsound

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 11:32

Sometimes, when we observe a phenonmenon that we don't understand, i.e. "not sure why you would devoted so much real estate", it is best to assume there is a good reason and search it out. The image of the saxophones was intended to give a feel for the stage and the saxes themselves were interesting to me. The image of the keyboard is significant as it includes both some of the lighting truss construction out over the audience as well as some of the seating area including the raised section and therewith gives some sense of the venue.

i guess i am searching it out. and i'm smelling what you're steppin in. point noted on the venue shot, it made the shot to have the house lights on. but could you not have gotten the sax shot while there were performers on stage? as for the real estate comment, i was not referring to storage on your webserver; i was talking about the collage. 16% of the collage for al, went to venue shots.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 12:31

but could you not have gotten the sax shot while there were performers on stage? as for the real estate comment, i was not referring to storage on your webserver; i was talking about the collage. 16% of the collage for al, went to venue shots.
I do not think that anyone would have been pleased if I had walked onto the stage in the middle of Al's performance to get three feet away from the saxophones to take this picture and rather than the soft blue lights there would have been a lot of harsh colored lighting.

The collages, hmmm, yes, well you see, another opportunity to have simply asked a question rather than cast a remark, "Is there some reason that Al doesn't fill the frame in the collage?" Had you asked I would have explained that the collages, rather than merely my unrestrained artistic expression, are a requirement of my agreement with the casino and as such must capture the overall look & feel of the stage and production. When I go too far featuring the talent I get flack for minimizing the beauty of the production work and when I don't show some emphasis on the headliner I am pinged for that ... nobody is ever happy, eh? It is nice that my clients don't spend time making (or pretending to make) precise measurements of the percentage of space I use for these features or the number of words devoted to their specific commentaries. I have, after all, several excellent captures of Al so that is well covered.

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 12:38

"Is there some reason you sound irritated today Dwight?" - form of a question.

:D ;D

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 12:39

"Is there some reason you sound irritated today Dwight?" - form of a question.

:D ;D

PMS and history.

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 12:44

Then a guess the operation was a success! Good for you!

:) he he

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 12:57

Then a guess the operation was a success! Good for you!

:) he he
Hehehe is right! :-) Had I mentioned while you were around that the best man at my first wedding is now a lady (and my boss' boss)? This is, after all, California, the land of diversity. However, in this particular case it is fun to watch the fish rising to the bait rather than just the friendly exchange of helpful advice and criticism. I spent a lovely 90 minutes with my wife last night shooting Dolly Parton, an excellent show (they give my wife an All Access pass any time she wants to be my assistant at the casino) ... 850 frames in the first three songs and no closer than the lightboard and then stood against the wall holding her hand (we're practically newlyweds ... eleven years and a five year old daughter) for the rest of the performance ... so I guess I am particularly effluential today! :lol::lol::lol:

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 13:12

Hehehe is right! :-) Had I mentioned while you were around that the best man at my first wedding is now a lady (and my boss' boss)? This is, after all, California, the land of diversity. However, in this particular case it is fun to watch the fish rising to the bait rather than just the friendly exchange of helpful advice and criticism. I spent a lovely 90 minutes with my wife last night shooting Dolly Parton, an excellent show (they give my wife an All Access pass any time she wants to be my assistant at the casino) ... 850 frames in the first three songs and no closer than the lightboard and then stood against the wall holding her hand (we're practically newlyweds ... eleven years and a five year old daughter) for the rest of the performance ... so I guess I am particularly effluential today! :lol::lol::lol:

what bait dwight? you doing undercover vice duty again! He He .... and since when is anything not a friendly exchange with you!

that's great that you and your wife can enjoy the shows and be a part of what you do. you are truly blessed Dwight to have such a good relationship with the venue/casino.

thelightofsound

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 13:18

However, in this particular case it is fun to watch the fish rising to the bait rather than just the friendly exchange of helpful advice and criticism.

http://www.panicfreaks.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13552&stc=1&d=1166832067 my point exactly. i was just trying to say something other than "great shots", but it seems you don't like that very much.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 13:28

that's great that you and your wife can enjoy the shows and be a part of what you do. you are truly blessed Dwight to have such a good relationship with the venue/casino.
Hey, it takes one to know one, buddy! ;)

Yes, the Chumash Casino Resort management is amazing. Unlike the Pentagon and the University where I have worked that use micromanagement, heavy social classes, threats, fear and intimidation to control employees, the casino uses respect, care and concern. This attitude clearly comes down through management from the tribe and its management/council and is stunning in its power and the cohesion it evinces. Not only do they give Marna an All Access pass (which really doesn't mean much) but they will give us meal vouchers so she doesn't have to deal with a meal on nights she attends and everyone watches out for her during that portion of the events that I am off shooting. In return I do everything I can think of to promote and serve their interests. Being involved in relationships in which everyone strives to benefit and respect each other is personally empowering.

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 13:41

http://www.panicfreaks.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13552&stc=1&d=1166832067 my point exactly. i was just trying to say something other than "great shots", but it seems you don't like that very much.

don't stress Michael. Dwight's a really really good guy. I know and I am sure Dwight will realize you just talk straightforward like that and no meanness or illwill was intended.

His advice on rephrasing assertions to questions is good advice though. Advice I need to try to remember too.

Hey Dwight, check out Michael's threads. He's been active commenting on others so let's show him some luv ... I'm sure he will let you "turn the tables" and critique him :D Ha!

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 13:53

http://www.panicfreaks.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13552&stc=1&d=1166832067 my point exactly. i was just trying to say something other than "great shots", but it seems you don't like that very much.
I have hundreds of posts in response to criticism, some of it quite harsh, that would suggest that I am very open to criticism and suggestions and have implemented dozens of changes in my workflow and style as a result. While I know from personal experience that making snide and sharp comments to make a point, particularly toward someone that I am not fond of, can be defended by claiming, "I was only trying to give helpful criticism", I would suggest that such claims are very transparent. It is the tone and style of your posts, as I have tried to point out, that make them stinging. Comments like, "I can't figure out why you do ...." rather than, "Why do you do ...". Saying you can't figure it out is NOT the same as asking. Rather it implies that since you can't figure it out then it must be inadequate or deficient somehow and claiming that meaning is not there is, again, transparently disingenuous. I almost get the feeling that you are depressed (as in bipolar) and that your anger leaks out in the style of your comments. It has been this way since you first PM'd me asking for advise and then berating me because I spent only "33% of my comments answering your particular query and 52% giving gratuitous advice" etc., etc. In the normal course of friendly discussion people don't use percentages of subject content to "correct" others. I expect you have some rationalization for why you use this technique but it really doesn't change the deriding style of it.

If you choose to interact/comment on my work in a way that presupposes we are working toward a common goal and a common good then you won't get flippant or demeaning responses from me. If instead you choose to justify your ascerbic posts and make personally attacking comments then I will continue to hold this up to the light for comment. And I do recognize that I have "been on my soapbox" about this and have ranted on and on, but it has been in the hope that you will understand that I would prefer comraderie to hostility. I will speak of it no more.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 13:59

Hey Dwight, check out Michael's threads. He's been active commenting on others so let's show him some luv ... I'm sure he will let you "turn the tables" and critique him :D Ha!
I have seen his contributions to threads that I have frequented. You know, for a lawyer you sure make a lot of effort to resolve issues! :cool:

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 14:06

I have seen his contributions to threads that I have frequented. You know, for a lawyer you sure make a lot of effort to resolve issues! :cool:

lol. i am totally for conflict. Life's too short though and there's much more bigger issues to fight about, if people want to fight and be upset with each other.

it makes no sense to me, imo, for there to be any lasting hard feelings among fellow photogs!

I simply believe that if you try to give the other guy a chance and get to know him or her ..... you'll find much better reasons to dislike them!!! ;D

He He

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 14:12

I simply believe that if you try to give the other guy a chance and get to know him or her ..... you'll find much better reasons to dislike them!!! ;D

He He

Kinda like with you, eh? ;) The problem with you is that you're duplicitous ... I always know there is something else going on but I haven't a clue what it is! Anyway, I admit to enjoying a bit of verbal jousting and Michael just seems to frequently stimulate that personality defect of mine ... say, are there drugs for that? :rolleyes:

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 15:46

Kinda like with you, eh? ;) The problem with you is that you're duplicitous ... I always know there is something else going on but I haven't a clue what it is! Anyway, I admit to enjoying a bit of verbal jousting and Michael just seems to frequently stimulate that personality defect of mine ... say, are there drugs for that? :rolleyes:

well, while we are "diagnosing," hopefully, you can get some drugs for your narcisstic personality disorder. cheers!

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:13

well, while we are "diagnosing," hopefully, you can get some drugs for your narcisstic personality disorder. cheers!
Caught! I do like myself and consider it a blessing! :D How about you?

thelightofsound

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:15

It is the tone and style of your posts........
this is the internet; tone is not conveyed. i am sorry if you thought otherwise, and i apologize for the style of my post. i see your point and will be mindful of my phrasing in the future.

you are depressed (as in bipolar) and that your anger leaks out in the style of your comment
now that is a personal attack, which i do not appreciate, and is not acceptable

If instead you choose to justify your ascerbic posts and make personally attacking comments then I will continue to hold this up to the light for comment.
i have never made a personally attacking comment; i am sorry if you ever viewed my comments on your photography as such.

dwight, this has gotten out of hand. and again, i apologize if my comments have been implied as ill-willed, that was not my intention.

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:20

Caught! I do like myself and consider it a blessing! :D How about you?

not to the point of exaggerating my own importance and displaying extreme arrogant behavior as you have above.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:22

not to the point of exaggerating my own importance and displaying extreme arrogant behavior as you have above.
Thank you.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:29

dwight, this has gotten out of hand. and again, i apologize if my comments have been implied as ill-willed, that was not my intention.
OK, I can accept that. I would very much appreciate it if you would ask me why I did something rather than just throw out what appears to be a challenging comment. And I apologize for being defensive ... love bug's detailed personality assessment certainly put things in perspective for me. :o I expect that, like me, she has a degree in psychology, but unlike me, knows how to use it. :rolleyes:

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:49

Kinda like with you, eh? ;) The problem with you is that you're duplicitous ...

now dwight..... flattery will get you everywhere:p lol. it's the scorpio in me. but if you ever want to know what my hidden agenda is ... just ask! he he

usually, it's just having fun and curiousity

now come on everyone, dwight, light, lovebug let's agree that we are one big happy, dysfunctional family;) and get back to pics.

fact is dwight, despite feeling michael was being aggressive/challenging to you in his comments, it was great to read about what you were going for and your decisions and deliberateness behind your shots.

i love to hear people's "methodology" / "strategy" but 3/4's of the time people are just going with the "shoot and pray" strategy so they have nothing to say about why a pic was composed and otherwise came out as it did! see now dwight, from conflict comes contribution! :D

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 16:55

i love to hear people's "methodology" / "strategy" but 3/4's of the time people are just going with the "shoot and pray" strategy so they have nothing to say about why a pic was composed and otherwise came out as it did! see now dwight, from conflict comes contribution! :D

i'm a beginner and love this forum. learn something in just about every thread.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 17:01

see now dwight, from conflict comes contribution! :D
You have no idea! My gig at the casino was gotten for me by Rick Barker of Big Machine Records and manager of Taylor Swift who is now a neighbor and friend. Our first interactions would have gotten us jailed if we had been face to face rather than over email as we would both have murdered the other. How can you get to know someone if you don't face conflict together (or apart, depending!)

Oh, I am always open to explaining why I do what I do. I am open to suggestions for alternatives. I am open to criticism. Rene, Chris, Kalle, Steve Parr, Richard, James. DZ Studios and many others have all found fault with my work in no uncertain terms and I have made adjustments and look at many aspects differently than I did previously. I have been so bludgeoned by the RAW evangelists that I have one permanently on my ignore list (which Michael wasn't on) and next week I will be taking a Digital Workflow seminar at Lepp Institute in an effort to learn a little Photoshop and perhaps RAW, neither of which I use now and would never use if it was not for criticism, suggestions and other harshness.

I get accused of arrogance enough that I will simply have to accept that I am arrogant. Lord knows I've worked hard enough to deserve it. And I'm not a Christian so I don't really mind much. People do throw it out as though it would bring fire and pestilence on me but life seems to just get better and better.

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 17:18

textbook

johnstoy

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 17:48

Caught! I do like myself and consider it a blessing! :D How about you?

Say Dwight...guess where I am...I'm at the Birds Section...:D

Check my 1st attempt at a "small birds" shoot...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277735

I took your advise re: my search back in October, and finally got a beginners Birding Lens...

I'll be posting concert stuff here in Performing Arts this weekend as usual... ;)

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 17:54

Say Dwight...guess where I am...I'm at the Birds Section...:D

Check my 1st attempt at a "small birds" shoot...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277735

I took your advise re: my search back in October, and finally got a beginners Birding Lens...

I'll be posting concert stuff here in Performing Arts this weekend as usual... ;)
Here I am, battling for my reputation as defender of the downtrodden and you are off galavanting around and turning to the Dark Side! You know those birds are just a slippery slope! Much too easy compared with dingy band photography. Oh, wait, sorry, did you say you took my advice? In that case more power to you [he says while fanning the flames of his arrogance.] :lol::lol::lol: Let me know when you get to eagles and condors!:cool:

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 18:33

... love bug's detailed personality assessment certainly put things in perspective for me. :o

that really worked, huh? keep fanning, but i smell something else instead. ;)

johnstoy

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 18:42

Here I am, battling for my reputation as defender of the downtrodden and you are off galavanting around and turning to the Dark Side! You know those birds are just a slippery slope! Much too easy compared with dingy band photography. Oh, wait, sorry, did you say you took my advice? In that case more power to you [he says while fanning the flames of his arrogance.] :lol::lol::lol: Let me know when you get to eagles and condors!:cool:

Just between you and me...I prefer to photograph people... especially those involved in the arts...:D :D ;)

The birds are a challenge though... and the big soarer's like eagles, aren't on the horizon for now...:rolleyes:

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 18:46

that really worked, huh? keep fanning, but i smell something else instead. ;)

To thine own self be true. your pictures?]

Just between you and me...I prefer to photograph people... especially those involved in the arts...:D :D ;)

The birds are a challenge though... and the big soarer's like eagles, aren't on the horizon for now...:rolleyes:

I understand. Hey, Dolly was magnificent but they wouldn't let me closer than the lightboard, sigh. Pictures are in the pipeline but I have to finish Tower of Power first, probably this weekend. Did you post Dolly?

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 18:53

To thine own self be true. your pictures?]

even if it means blowing smoke up arses. good job!

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 18:56

even if it means blowing smoke up arses. good job!

now play nice. Dwight toned it down and was offerring you an olive branch, ie. let's get back to talking about pics.

i guess you didn't see my welcome to you and comment in the weekend pics thread that you commented on about Family Force Five. check it out and let's get back to pics!

... or at least to hating the common enemy. The Judean Peoples Front! :D

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:07

even if it means blowing smoke up arses. good job!

God, I love it when you talk romantic.

now play nice. Dwight toned it down and was offerring you an olive branch, ie. let's get back to talking about pics.

You know you aren't going to get a fee even if you get a reconciliation! :p

I did just get agreement from everyone on my hallway that I am arrogant and wonderful ... the perfect match. Actually I think Lovey is still just excited from my suggestion about what to give her boyfriend. I do wish she'd post some pictures or go back to posing for them. :cool:

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:29

an olive branch to dwight is like a tiger pouncing on a little rabbit.

God, I love it when you talk romantic.

well, if i posted my boobs, your post count would go up like it always does when you see skin. :lol:

and you'll get your chance to use some flowery arrogant language with subtle putdowns when i post some pics.

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:32

well, if i posted my boobs, your post count would go up like it always does when you see skin. :lol:

and you'll get your chance to use some flowery arrogant language with subtle putdowns when i post some pics.

damn ... i sure hope he keeps talking about boobs instead!

:D

p.s. so when you going to post pics?

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:39

CanonXTuser

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:44

i have some now and i'll post this weekend. i'm going to shoot some tonight (w/o a pass) and i'll post some of those too. they're not great, but i'll value the techniques i'll learn from some of the feedback. when are you shooting this weekend?

shooting Sunday. I will actually have some real lights to work with, so I am excited to see what I can go under more professionally lighted conditions.

Richard

johnstoy

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:48

To thine own self be true. your pictures?]

I understand. Hey, Dolly was magnificent but they wouldn't let me closer than the lightboard, sigh. Pictures are in the pipeline but I have to finish Tower of Power first, probably this weekend. Did you post Dolly?

Our venue hadn't hosted Dolly's show yet...Kenny R., yes, Dolly, possibly, soon....I wonder if we're (1800 seats) big enough? :rolleyes:

Tomorrow nite, I'm going to the Jefferson Starship and Quicksilver shows...It will be a three hour marathon...for the first time, the venue offered an $80 seat...and they get to sit up front...I have no idea where I'll end up or if they'll even let cameras in this time...;)

Tower of Power is pretty cool... looking forward to seeing their act in pictures...

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:50

tower of power will be getting down and shooting them would be a good time fo sho! that's a lot of folks on stage at once. can't wait to see the pics.

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:52

an olive branch to dwight is like a tiger pouncing on a little rabbit.

well, if i posted my boobs, your post count would go up like it always does when you see skin. :lol:

and you'll get your chance to use some flowery arrogant language with subtle putdowns when i post some pics.
Phew, be still my heart ... you are a real sweet talker, honey, and I am thrilled to know you have been monitoring me enough to know what makes my post count go up ... phew, I'm gonna hafta' turn on the pace maker again ... oh, that's better. And I now have a suspicion about about who that boyfriend is, eh? :cool:

love bug

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:59

sugar, if you're having that many issues, i'd ask that wife of yours to drive you to the ER.

Croasdail

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 12:31

johnstoy

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 14:20

Say Dwight,

Here is a round about connection...

TOP has a great following... I just shot a series of pics of the "Big Shot" The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience Band... From this band, John Scarpulla (http://johnscarpulla.com/) also recently played the sax with the Tower Of Power for two years...

Here is a quote from John's Bio " With Tower John played and recorded on "Rhythm and Business" and can be heard on the Rhino compilation entitled "What is Hip? : The Tower of Power Anthology" and Soul with a Capitol "S":The Best of Tower of Power". With TOP John toured most of the United States and North America as well as most of Europe numerous times."

He went on to star on the sax, in the present NYC Broadway Show "Movin' Out"...

Anyway, when they return to my local venue, John has invited me to do a special shoot of their show with my new "L" lenses...

DwightMcCann

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 14:28

Dwight... your posters... what size are they in their printed form. I just shot a concert last friday and would like to do up a poster for the promoter, but am unsure what size to pursue. The one I am creating is 24x30. Cheers.

I build them on a 6000 x 4000 pixel background with a maximum target print size of 24" x 36", and then print them on 11" x 17" for normal product delivery and 13" x 19" for matting/framing/displaying for myself and potential sales.

Say Dwight,

Here is a round about connection...

TOP has a great following... I just shot a series of pics of the "Big Shot" The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience Band... From this band, John Scarpulla (http://johnscarpulla.com/) also recently played the sax with the Tower Of Power for two years...

Here is a quote from John's Bio " With Tower John played and recorded on "Rhythm and Business" and can be heard on the Rhino compilation entitled "What is Hip? : The Tower of Power Anthology" and Soul with a Capitol "S":The Best of Tower of Power". With TOP John toured most of the United States and North America as well as most of Europe numerous times."

He went on to star on the sax, in the present NYC Broadway Show "Movin' Out"...

Anyway, when they return to my local venue, John has invited me to do a special shoot of their show with my new "L" lenses...

You are fortunate ... I have tried twice to set something up with TOP (I've shot them three times) and it just doesn't seem to solidify ... as I always say, it's who you know! :-)

johnstoy

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 15:13

I build them on a 6000 x 4000 pixel background with a maximum target print size of 24" x 36", and then print them on 11" x 17" for normal product delivery and 13" x 19" for matting/framing/displaying for myself and potential sales.

You are fortunate ... I have tried twice to set something up with TOP (I've shot them three times) and it just doesn't seem to solidify ... as I always say, it's who you know! :-)

Ah, the advantage of a greater sensor on a top of the line quality camera... I like the idea of downsizing the image for IQ.

I'll PM you re: TOP in just a few...