BEST *SINGER* pics Please, closeups preferred [Archive]

johnstoy

18th of March 2007 (Sun), 09:11

Post your best "Singer" pictures please...closeups preferred... :D

Complimentary comments are always welcome... Don't hesitate to leave your positive thoughts regarding any photos posted here...

Olivia Newton-John @ Penn's Peak:D

Link to a few more pics from the show:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=234877

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Olivia/IMG_33731.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Olivia/IMG_34841.jpg

johnstoy

18th of March 2007 (Sun), 09:17

Randy Travis
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/R%20Travis/IMG_13891.jpg

johnstoy

18th of March 2007 (Sun), 09:20

Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/OakRidgeBoys/RichardSterbanORB2-2.jpg

René Damkot

18th of March 2007 (Sun), 10:59

Somewhat recent images:
Gjunler Abdula:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070127Poezie/source/image/rhd_20070127poezie0144.jpg
Misery:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/061201Gothic/source/image/rhd_20061201goth0041.jpg
Welle: Erdball:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/061201Gothic/source/image/rhd_20061201goth0234.jpg
The Monroes:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/061125RnR/source/image/rhd_20061125rnr0080.jpg
Mindshelter:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/061111Superbutt/source/image/rhd_20061111subu0034.jpg
Superbutt:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/061111Superbutt/source/image/rhd_20061111subu0146.jpg

Brandon James

18th of March 2007 (Sun), 11:12

Carrie Underwood

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8678/3lw5.png

Atheomerase

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 00:21

This one's been seen before but...
Kat of Random Hero:
http://www.tiltedglass.com/gallery/albums/uploads/2007/0308_randomHero_theGothic/ing_wm_randomHero_kat_02.JPG

Danny Pino of Left Standing:
http://www.tiltedglass.com/gallery/albums/uploads/2007/0113_leftStanding_celebrity/ing_ls_dannypino_01.JPG
/ Something I don't like about this pic, people don't notice until I point it out, can you see it?

Will of One From None:
http://www.tiltedglass.com/gallery/albums/uploads/06_07_onefromnone/ing_one_from_none_25.jpg

johnstoy

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 00:43

This one's been seen before but...

Danny Pino of Left Standing:

/ Something I don't like about this pic, people don't notice until I point it out, can you see it?

His watch band opened up... his eyes are closed... you can see his other hand in the dark... he's wearing two shirts? he wasn't singing, he was yawning?.. His last name isn't Italian or Spanish, it's Portuguese?... maybe you ought to give use a clue?

MDoc

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 01:07

Here's one of Mike Love of the Beach Boys

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/mdoc9523/Beach%20Boys/IMG_2405.jpg

johnstoy

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 01:45

"The New Cars" w Todd Rundgren @ Penn's Peak

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=238427

You know them by hits like; "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl", "Good Times Roll", Shake It Up",:D and Todd Rundgren brings along hits like, “I Saw the Light,” “Hello It’s Me,” “Can We Still Be Friends,” and “Bang the Drum,”:D to his credit.

Todd is in the middle...
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/PersephonesBees/TheNewCars/IMG_4399.jpg

sorry, that it isn't a close up, but I just had to feature Todd here...

CliffordPhotography

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 03:27

its the watch band

johnstoy

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 04:07

Juice Newton is a past Grammy winner for "Best POP Female Vocalist" and CMA's "New Female Vocalist of the Year...You know her by hits like, "Angel of the Morning," "Queen of Hearts,"
"The Sweetest Thing," and "Break It To Me Gently." And, she plays a tremendous guitar...:D

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Newton/IMG_40381.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Newton/IMG_41571.jpg

stripytiger

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 13:20

Danny Pino of Left Standing:
http://www.tiltedglass.com/gallery/albums/uploads/2007/0113_leftStanding_celebrity/ing_ls_dannypino_01.JPG
/ Something I don't like about this pic, people don't notice until I point it out, can you see it?

Is it his very dark left hand?

kmb

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 13:38

Here's a few (restricting myself to close-ups only, and again, hard to choose)

1. Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis:
http://kuvat.huumakuva.net/albums/userpics/10002/_MG_1691.jpg

2. Kaisa of Battlelore:
http://kuvat.huumakuva.net/albums/userpics/10002/_MG_6580.jpg

3. Exsecratus:
http://kuvat.huumakuva.net/albums/userpics/10002/_MG_3837.jpg

tipsy

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 13:43

1.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/adozentipsyleprachauns/Mewithoutyou14.jpg
2.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/adozentipsyleprachauns/Mewithoutyou15.jpg
3.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/adozentipsyleprachauns/CRW_6993.jpg
4.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/adozentipsyleprachauns/thevanderburgtragedy.jpg
5.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/adozentipsyleprachauns/4.jpg

:)

bmoguy

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 13:56

Here's a couple of my favories so far:

1.
http://photos.1branson.com/d/323-1/female1a.jpg

2. Dewayne Jessie (aka Otis Day)
http://photos.1branson.com/d/506-1/IMG_9405.jpg

3. Bucky Heard (as Jake Blues of the Blues Brothers)
http://photos.1branson.com/d/580-2/20070309_Legends-In-Concert-Blues-Brothers-489.jpg

René Damkot

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 14:12

/ Something I don't like about this pic, people don't notice until I point it out, can you see it?

To me it is the label on his wrist being in front of his chin.

René Damkot

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 14:15

2. Kaisa of Battlelore:

Maybe crop this a bit closer? There is a bright purple line at the botoom, I'd crop off, and a bit of the top and right...

Nice images.

jjmucker

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 14:56

could any one of you please tell me which settings you use for these types of shots and what you's expose for when taking them. do you's use spot metering?
thanks

Exit

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 17:25

Here are a few

James Hetfield
http://k41.pbase.com/o4/56/525456/1/63613926.JzzP2fYG.METL2134.jpg

Sting
http://k53.pbase.com/o4/56/525456/1/65730754.KgmlgYOF.stingd.jpg

Dave Gahan
http://i.pbase.com/o4/56/525456/1/63613933.SZw1QT8M.DEPM399501.jpg

Frank p

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 20:17

Man you got to shoot Metallica!!
Your my idol :)
Awesome photos.

turbodude

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 21:36

here is one of my first concert photos.

Julian from Left in Ashes.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/427326488_f7a7e8b8c1.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/159/427302673_f1552a94f5.jpg?v=0

what do you think?

R_Metzel

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 22:13

Does this count? Only person I ever shot was my step dad doing his online karaoke thing.:o He also guest hosts for a few internet radio stations in the USA and UK. He used to be a DJ for a small radio station in Arizona when he was younger.This is a picture from last year, he has more equipment now.

Lefty Ray

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 22:24

Jay Perez, top tejano Music singer

http://www.leftyray.com/images/jay-2002-Nom-dance 02.jpg

Atheomerase

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 22:27

Is it his very dark left hand?

nope, that isn't it. Wouldn't mind seeing his hand, but that isn't what bothers me most about the shot.

Atheomerase

19th of March 2007 (Mon), 22:29

To me it is the label on his wrist being in front of his chin.

You got it! nobody seems to notice it until I mention it, then they hate me for it since they didn't see it. Damn wristbands getting in the way of my shots. hehe

johnstoy

20th of March 2007 (Tue), 01:56

Travis Tritt @ Penn's Peak

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235194

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Tritt/IMG_37051.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Tritt/IMG_38091.jpg

Nick_b

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 06:46

I hope this one counts as "close up"... probably not but what the hey, I like it!:lol:
Jacquie
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/Jaquie_filtered-goodint.jpg

Matt (my brother inlaw)
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/livelifelivepics/Arm%20Your%20Desires/IMG_8304.jpg

niqqunos

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 07:14

You got it! nobody seems to notice it until I mention it, then they hate me for it since they didn't see it. Damn wristbands getting in the way of my shots. hehe

I was going to say that he's singing into a Maglite torch and not a microphone!

:)

niqqunos

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 07:22

My shots...

1. Jacek Koman of Vulgar Grad (you may recognise him from the film Moulin Rouge! too...
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/355483966_ee49a55784_o.jpg

2. Farcus of Highroad No. 28
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/107/288453336_68ea004233_o.jpg

3. Josh Pyke
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/118/270168932_aec4573d6d_o.jpg

blackshadow

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 09:29

A couple from the Golden Plains Festival

Lisa Kekaula from The Bellrays
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/spindoctor66/Singers/br06.jpg

Ethan from Comets on Fire
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/spindoctor66/Singers/cof35.jpg

DwightMcCann

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 15:03

A couple from the Golden Plains Festival

Lisa Kekaula from The Bellrays

Ethan from Comets on Fire

Richard, is there a reason your logo says, "Photograpy" rather than "Photography"?

CanonXTuser

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 15:45

Mark of the honour recital
http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/honourrecital_the/honourrecital_the_aug18_a1_img_3763_w116.jpg

http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/honourrecital_the/wfx_honourrecital_the_aug18_a1_img_3763_.jpg

CanonXTuser

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 15:57

Dawn of Fireflight
http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/noteworthyaug16_2006/fireflight_09aug_img_1932_w3101_cr.jpg

Jeremy of Poor Man's Riches
http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/staple_poormansriches_new/pmr_06jul_sc_img_7862_w3101_adj2_1.jpg

Josh of Day of Fire
http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/dayoffire_edisonglass/ba_dayoffire_06_jul_img_6986_w22b01_adj.jpg

Zach of Dizmas
http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/dizmas/dizmas_a_09aug_img_1755_w2501_adj_nz_s_1.jpg

I don't really do the "headshot" only shots. I honestly don't really find them that interesting, but I will give em a try again on future shots. Zach is usually as close as I get.

Standard Browser

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 16:16

Posted before, but its the best I've got and its definetly close

Sharleen of The Interiors @ Leeds Festival
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/stave_2006/Music/IMG_9743.jpg

DwightMcCann

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 17:36

Standard, I think it would improve if it used the entire dynamic range ... pushing the tails of the histogram to the edges, similar to this.

Standard Browser

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 17:40

Thanks for the tip Dwight
Your edit has a bit more about it and looks much better.
I'll remember that in future

Compact Diss

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 18:19

Randy Blythe, vocals for Lamb of God. Shot this last night, Lupo's Providence RI.

Compact Diss

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 18:53

I decided to convert the image, this one may be better than the Smurf above...

blackshadow

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 19:49

Richard, is there a reason your logo says, "Photograpy" rather than "Photography"?

Shoot Dwight I hadn't noticed that (and you are the first one to pick it up) in 15 months. I guess my designer couldn't spell! Might have to get it redone sometime I think.

DwightMcCann

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:08

Shoot Dwight I hadn't noticed that (and you are the first one to pick it up) in 15 months. I guess my designer couldn't spell! Might have to get it redone sometime I think.
I actually noticed it long ago but then it slipped my mind ... I thought there might be a good explanation ... and yes, I would fix it if it was mine.

kmb

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 05:10

Standard, I think it would improve if it used the entire dynamic range ... pushing the tails of the histogram to the edges, similar to this.

Also, adding a bit more blue channel to the mix might make her face a bit more lively.

René Damkot

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 16:10

Ethan from Comets on Fire

Lovely image!
Dawn of Fireflight[/IMG]
Very nice.

Posted before, but its the best I've got and its definetly close

Sharleen of The Interiors @ Leeds Festival[/IMG]

Nice. A bit more contrast, as noted, helps.

Randy Blythe, vocals for Lamb of God. Shot this last night, Lupo's Providence RI.
Very nice as well. Don't mind the blue I think...

Also, adding a bit more blue channel to the mix might make her face a bit more lively.

Good point. Lots of ways to do a B/W conversion. Adobe LR and CS3 offer a very nice 'expanded' channel mixer for raw...

jjmucker

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 16:30

could someone possibly give me some tips on shooting singers/bands in low light.
im taking some shots of a friends band on sun and was just wondering on what settings etc to use.
is my best bet to just shoot in manual, highest ISO possible and use spot metering and meter off the face?
its nothing massive. in a small pub/bar, more than likely low light and i will be fairly close to them seeing as the place is pretty small.
any tips/advice welcome please.

thanks

René Damkot

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 17:44

Some tips in the FAQ: Click (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=226809).
General advise: Shoot *lots* of images. Use high ISO and fast lenses.
I use Av and evaluative mostly, in combination with EC. Sometimes M or spot metering.
Mostly tungsten WB. Mostly RAW.
Spot metering off the face, using M is a good method if light is fairly constant.

narlus

24th of March 2007 (Sat), 10:13

just remember that as a person turns in relation to the light, the amount hitting their face changes as well...getting an exposure via spot metering & manual is a good starting point, but you do need to keep on the situation as well, and may need to adjust exposure as needed.

lately i've been using Av and partial metering as a general rule of thumb (though if i'm using my 85, i use spot).

kmb

24th of March 2007 (Sat), 20:00

Lots of ways to do a B/W conversion. Adobe LR and CS3 offer a very nice 'expanded' channel mixer for raw...

Here's how I do it in PS CS2 (http://musicphotoforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=14.0).

sjf

24th of March 2007 (Sat), 20:58

Liveengineer

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 10:32

Local comedian..

Eyelikedurt

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 10:55

Here are a few from the local Sheffield scene ....

Eyelikedurt

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 10:57

One more.

I know these aren't technically spot on, but they were some of the images i preferred from the numerous shots i got. It's all personal preferance, and this is mine. Hope some of you enjoy looking.

narlus

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 13:06

here are a few i like:

Joe Pernice of the Pernice Brothers
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p6680338-4.jpg

Neil Halstead of Mojave 3
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p1054518659-4.jpg

Chris Doherty of Gang Green
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p822250270-4.jpg

Thighpaulsandra
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p239846093-4.jpg

Einar Orn, Ghostdigital and ex-Sugarcubes
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p67574769-4.jpg

i just realized that most bands i see have the vocalist also playing some sort of instrument...it's a rarity to have them solely singing.

DwightMcCann

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 13:30

Eyelikedurt

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 14:50

I think Dwight and 'the rest of the world' have different ideas of what sharp is!! Id be more than happy with that myself......but then i'm not quite Dwight ;)

Well done again sir!

joayne

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:11

Einar Orn, Ghostdigital and ex-Sugarcubes
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p67574769-4.jpg

Is this guy on oxygen? i loved the sugarcubes (Bjork)

woman4life

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:22

These are recent pics of Mark Schultz:

http://www.woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/138447162-M.jpg

http://www.woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/135694589-L-1.jpg

I cropped this a bit as I had Mark too far foward in the original, but now it might be a bit too centered. I still like it. ;)

http://www.woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/135700187-M-1.jpg

http://www.woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/135702798-M.jpg

Photo of Mac Powell of Third Day last September:

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/97045751-L.jpg

The Katinas:

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/135114365-L.jpg

woman4life

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:26

Show off, Dwight. ;) JK, love the pics. Great as always.

Actually most of these pics are amazing. Nice work everyone. :)

I noticed my pic of Mac could be sharper. But I think it's pretty much just out of camera. I think I'm just now getting the hang of adjusting some of the settings down.

DwightMcCann

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:32

narlus

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:47

Is this guy on oxygen? i loved the sugarcubes (Bjork)

it was a stage prop; he took 'em out of his nose as the show progressed. i didn't realize who he was until after the show (i was there for the Melvins), but he was pretty entertaining. i did have the good fortune to see the Sugarcubes play once (about 18 years ago!), but didn't have a camera.

woman4life

25th of March 2007 (Sun), 17:20

Oh, man, don't start adjusting things ... it is a slippery slope to the dark side! :rolleyes:

LOL. I meant the settings on the camera. LOL But I could try sharpening the one of Mac a little.

johnstoy

16th of June 2007 (Sat), 04:38

Warrant - Jaime St. James
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Warrant/IMG_20070323_9999_193.jpg

Firehouse - "CJ"
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Firehouse/IMG_20070323_9999_77.jpg

LA Guns - Phil Lewis
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/LAGuns/IMG_20070323_9608.jpg

bayougator

18th of June 2007 (Mon), 22:07

1. Stevie Nicks (and Tom Petty)
http://web.mac.com/skyskimmer/iWeb/Site/Favorite%20Concert%20Snaps_files/DSC07114.jpg

2. Ronnie Dunn
http://web.mac.com/skyskimmer/iWeb/Site/Favorite%20Concert%20Snaps_files/DSC04216.jpg

DwightMcCann

18th of June 2007 (Mon), 22:20

Oh, my, lovely Ronnie Dunn ... I got one of him that I like:

http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/BrooksDunn02242006/BD0657-1000.JPG

bayougator

18th of June 2007 (Mon), 22:23

[QUOTE=DwightMcCann;3400936]Oh, my, lovely Ronnie Dunn ... I got one of him that I like:

I love the smile in yours better - I took mine from a low angle and could not block the spot behind him but really wanted to capture the look on his face as he sang the chorus to "Believe"

IODebbie

18th of June 2007 (Mon), 23:23

Jacob Underwood (formerly of O-Town now with Jacob's Loc):
http://photos.imageevent.com/pokemom/jacobsloc/jacobslocatthejumpingturtle/large/JumpingTurtle%20097.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/pokemom/jacobsloc/jacobslocattheroxy081305/large/JL%20Roxy%208-13-05%20137.jpg

Dan Miller:
http://photos.imageevent.com/pokemom/dan/boysofsummer/large/BoysofSummer%20255.jpg

DwightMcCann

18th of June 2007 (Mon), 23:30

[quote=DwightMcCann;3400936]Oh, my, lovely Ronnie Dunn ... I got one of him that I like:

I love the smile in yours better - I took mine from a low angle and could not block the spot behind him but really wanted to capture the look on his face as he sang the chorus to "Believe"

I think your lighting is much better than mine ... the lights behind work for me!

dzstudios

19th of June 2007 (Tue), 00:12

Did I post here before? Anyway, Smokey Robinson:

http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/SmokeyRobinson081706/SmokeyRobinson0035.jpg

James Brown:
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/JamesBrown08252005/JamesBrown5058-1000.JPG

Not sharp but I like it. Chaka Khan:
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/ChakaKhan-1000/CK4241-1000.jpg

Oh bloody heck Dwight! How on earth are we supposed to compete with THIS?!

Its thanks to scandalous pictures like this, that I have finally been persuaded that HE should get that shockingly expensive 300 2.8L....

Lucky I know that you are a lovely, kind and considerate person, else I may have thought that you actually LIKE making us feel like we should clip shut our peli cases and stand quietly in the back, hoping one day we can measure up!

: )

DwightMcCann

19th of June 2007 (Tue), 00:19

There ya' go ... I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't! At least no one can suggest that I don't shoot blacks ... um, er, ah, African Americans!

Zeineth

19th of June 2007 (Tue), 17:47

ok here are my submissions.

Gilby Clark formerly of Guns and Roses during solo tour after the Supernova Tour.

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Gilby_Clarke/medium/Gilby_Clarke_35-035.jpg

Everclear

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Everclear/medium/Everclear_15-015.jpg

Ian Thornley

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Thornley/medium/IMG_8158 b-w-042.jpg

David Wilcox

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/David_Wilcox/medium/David_Wilcox_39-045.jpg

Sam Roberts

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Sam_Roberts/medium/Sam_Roberts_49-049.jpg

BuckCherry

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Buckcherry/medium/Buckcherry_35-035.jpg

Theory of a Deadman

http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Theory_of_a_Deadman/medium/Theory_05-005.jpg

Mikefromearth

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 01:33

Everyone's photos are fantastic. There sure is a lot of inspiration out there for the inexperienced.

Here are a few photos I took last weekend during the Live Oak Music Festival. Keep in mind I'm an amature, struggling to advance my career!

Jody Mulgrew from the Johnny Starlings:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/mikefromearth/IMG_9804.jpg

Unknown Members of the Big Rock Balalaikas:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/mikefromearth/IMG_9714.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/mikefromearth/IMG_9701.jpg

TomPhotog

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 07:22

Can I get ISO, apature and shutter speeds on these pics?
or
what speed lens would I need to take shots like these?

René Damkot

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 08:30

Some nice images added!

I think your lighting is much better than mine ... the lights behind work for me!

Agree!

Can I get ISO, apature and shutter speeds on these pics?
or
what speed lens would I need to take shots like these?

The exif is in most images. In the FAQ there are a few links to EXIF readers...

DwightMcCann

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 10:21

Disclosure: MikefromEarth is my son. The pictures he just posted in here are the first I've seen of his other than flash in the club setting. I like them although the last is cropped a little tight.

Mikefromearth

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 15:59

Yeah, they're OK. Honestly I didn't have enough memory to shoot enough pics to get a real good one. That's recently been solved, though, so I shouldn't encounter that problem again any time soon!

René Damkot

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 16:04

Welcome to POTN by the way ;)

LotsToLearn

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 16:42

Mikefromearth

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 17:41

There are some great pics in this thread folks.

I'm wondering how you guys get those quality shots? Are you pros with credentials and allowed to take in professional gear? And where are you positioned? Many are not very angled upwards so they don't seem like front row positions.

Well, as for the few shots I posted:
I'm no pro. I used a 100-400mm IS L and sat back in the 7th or 8th row, still allowing me to get relatively tight shots. The light was mostly daylight but there were definitely some gels on these artists.

johnstoy

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 17:44

Yeah, they're OK. Honestly I didn't have enough memory to shoot enough pics to get a real good one. That's recently been solved, though, so I shouldn't encounter that problem again any time soon!

Welcome to POTN Mike...

These are real good photos that you posted... The subject composition, and captures of real nice action is very good... Keep up the good work... :D

skifurthur

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 00:14

Time for me to jump in with a couple...

Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna fame performing at The American Beauty Project.
http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/abp/IMG_2470.jpg

Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens at Writers In The Raw night at the Light of Day VII.
http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/1027.jpg

JoevL

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 08:55

Couple of my recent favourite singer close-ups, posted elsewhere on this board not so long ago, so apologies for repetition, I said...

400d with an EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III

C&C always welcome. :)

1. Sh!t Disco playing the Clash Stage at the Rockness Music Festival

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1221/557966752_2f14d0249b_o.jpg

2. The Tiny Dancers on the Main Stage at Rockness Music Festival.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/557966902_b6669563e7_o.jpg

bgmike

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 14:01

Taylor Hicks

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/weathernut07/SMALL_SPOTLIGHT.jpg

elcue

22nd of June 2007 (Fri), 18:08

Andrew of Against Me! at HOB Cleveland

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=183213&stc=1&d=1182550008

stasber

22nd of June 2007 (Fri), 21:30

Here's a few from the Irish music scene for ye.

Yossi Valdeman, VSB Trio [Jazz]
http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/69459961.jpg

Karen Underwood, Cartoon [Jazz]
http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/71261593.jpg

Evelio Galan, Havana Son [Cuban Son]
http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/75749473.jpg

Barry 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald, Cartoon [Jazz]
http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/70241464.jpg

I know I know... I need to re-work Yossi's somewhat blushed complexion, and Fitzy's a bit blown. Sigh, not on my priority list for a while at least!

johnstoy

22nd of June 2007 (Fri), 22:15

Scotty Morris of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/VoodooDaddy07/IMG_20070608_9999_206.jpg

350D_Noob

22nd of June 2007 (Fri), 23:17

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/IMG_4894.jpg

woman4life

23rd of June 2007 (Sat), 22:08

Daniel Castady of The Fold:

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/165717457-M.jpg

Sullivan:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/163534850-M.jpg

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/163541705-L-2.jpg

Matt of The Classic Crime:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/163693586-M.jpg

Dan of This Providence
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/128613352-M.jpg

Bo Bice:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/156218412-M-1.jpg

Matt of Sanctus Real:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/88735322-M-1.jpg

bayougator

23rd of June 2007 (Sat), 22:24

[quote=bayougator;3400965]
I think your lighting is much better than mine ... the lights behind work for me!

thank you kindly, appreciate the compliment!

redbutt

23rd of June 2007 (Sat), 23:53

Hoobastank

This was actually taken several years ago when they played at my company's holiday party (the company was Musicmatch).

orisky

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 01:43

Kenny Loggins

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/165968979-L.jpg

_aravena

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 02:03

Leann Rimes back in action!

http://a724.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_9d01c6e08aa43e84babc66a99a5774eb.jpg

http://a897.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_bb4fbcedea6aafa424cc6f9b5bdf6970.jpg

Another one of Third Day's front man

http://a204.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/36/l_9e3e1d722767e9e7bc3cbe4cd6e80de3.jpg

And this was the opening band for Third Day that night. No idea on the name, but the singer was energetic.

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v77/16/63/5111584/n5111584_34921884_9291.jpg

woman4life

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 03:58

Third Day's front man is Mac Powell. :)

Pekka

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 08:48

Here's a few I like:

http://www.lieksabrass.com/gallery/photos_2005/small/HV8O0581_01.jpg

http://www.lieksabrass.com/gallery/photos_2005/small/HV8O6717_01.jpg

http://photography-on-the.net/gallery/TUSKA_2006_photos/medium/TUSKA2006_HV8O2960_01.jpg

http://photography-on-the.net/gallery/TUSKA_2006_photos/medium/HV8O7267_001.jpg

_aravena

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 09:07

Third Day's front man is Mac Powell. :)

I know, thanks.

simonSE15

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 09:41

Julian Casablancas
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/63/199798971_ff1ce0626b_o.jpg

David Banner
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/204054406_64e6ab517e_o.jpg

Emmy the Great
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/197419121_e786c9b8b8_o.jpg

Pete Doherty
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/100/279948375_903979866e_o.jpg

Jimmy Cliff
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/65/198938495_a891bb03de_o.jpg

narlus

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 10:24

it's been a while since i contributed to this thread, so here goes w/ a few i've not posted yet:

ted leo:
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p683886170-4.jpg

victoria legrand (beach house):
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p46496286-4.jpg

robyn hitchcock
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p469852905-4.jpg

EveryMilesAMemory

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 15:43

Here's a few from the last show I was at - Bonnaroo in Tennessee

Ziggy Marley
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/Bonishphoto/Givingitallhesgot-ZiggyMarley-Bonna.jpg

Sting on the Main Stage
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/Bonishphoto/Givingitallhesgot-StingofthePolice-.jpg

Dierks Bentley
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/Bonishphoto/DierksBentleygivingithisallatBonnar.jpg

DwightMcCann

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 16:22

Whoa, Dierks has certainly changed his look since changing his girl friends!

http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/DierksBentley/DierksBentley500/DierksBentley500-8500.JPG

EveryMilesAMemory

24th of June 2007 (Sun), 16:25

Yeah, cutting the curly mop makes him look like a different person doesnt it?

René Damkot

25th of June 2007 (Mon), 13:05

Here's a few I like:

Awsome.

mono55

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 02:54

Travis from Gym Class Heroes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/monokatt/ent2007_02090084.jpg

BarryChuckle

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 09:52

Gary Phythean - Lead Singer - Phre The Eon

http://www.stoosh.co.uk/bands/20070615/images/IMG_6433.jpg

kmb

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 10:00

Hynynen of Kotiteollisuus:
http://kuvat.huumakuva.net/albums/userpics/10002/_MG_5687.jpg

bndgrl

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 13:30

DwightMcCann

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 14:18

Country singer, Danielle Peck. Thoughts? Suggestions?

First l think these are great shots of Danielle in the sense of getting her personality and vibe, but I think there is some camera blur and subject blur and softness that could be sharpened. The last time I shot Danielle she looked like this:
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/T4T120806/DaniellePeck0029.JPG

but having done a private concert with her where we all hung out for a day at a winery (the winery is my client and I have connections with her label, Big Machine), see http://casacassara.com/ConcertAtTheEstate.htm, I know she never stops moving.

simonSE15

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 16:55

Country singer, Danielle Peck. Thoughts? Suggestions?

http://www.bndgrl.com/DP/images/dp%20212.jpg

http://www.bndgrl.com/DP/images/dp%20206.jpg

http://www.bndgrl.com/DP/images/dp%20235.jpg

http://www.bndgrl.com/DP/images/dp%20126.jpg

#1 is not really a usable image because of the framing.
#2 & #4 are nice. 2 is the best because of the emotion in the eyes - it looks like she is singing to someone. It's a nice image. :)

JacobGibbs

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 17:03

Sean from The Blackout
Overexposed in places, but was my first live shoot.

http://a562.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/l_3bc994a07e6e4d7a162f73654c7487e9.jpg

DwightMcCann

26th of June 2007 (Tue), 17:07

Hynynen of Kotiteollisuus:

Geez, sounds like medical terms for genitalia or related parts/diseases. :lol::lol::lol: [Disclaimer: I don't think there is a rule against juvenile comments in here, just in G&N!]

skifurthur

29th of June 2007 (Fri), 11:38

A new singer shot I took this week. Working on the set to post today. Ryan Adams in the "cave" Hiro Ballroom NYC 06/26/07. He's looking very Bryan Ferry-ish.

http://www.amsaddler.com/hiro/ryan_hiro-5898.jpg

narlus

29th of June 2007 (Fri), 15:27

A new singer shot I took this week. Working on the set to post today. Ryan Adams in the "cave" Hiro Ballroom NYC 06/26/07. He's looking very Bryan Ferry-ish.

i was thinking 'elwood blues' myself. :D

René Damkot

30th of June 2007 (Sat), 15:59

#1 is not really a usable image because of the framing.

Don't agree there: I think it's the strongest image in the set. It could use a bit closer crop though (right & top).
I would remove a bit of red.

Sean from The Blackout
Overexposed in places, but was my first live shoot.

Maybe correct it a bit (should be do-able if you shot Raw). Then it's a great image.

i was thinking 'elwood blues' myself. :D

Yep. same here...

stasber

3rd of July 2007 (Tue), 12:51

Here's one from the weekend. C&C appreciated.
(May appear dark if using a generic/uncalibrated monitor)

http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/81574431.jpg

mukhabarat

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 12:36

This one is from the best show I've ever been to (A Silver Mt. Zion). Unfortunately, it was my second show ever shot with my old 350d after upgrading from years of using an old point and shoot, so I was a bit fumbly. I can't wait to see them again with what I know and have now... :drool:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/__adam/IMG_1307-1.jpg

mukhabarat

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 12:51

Also, Lisa Molinaro and Colin Meloy of The Decemberists:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/__adam/IMG_1792--small.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/__adam/IMG_1756-small.jpg

Ballen Photo

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 13:19

Danny Pino of Left Standing:

/ Something I don't like about this pic, people don't notice until I point it out, can you see it?
When singers move about like that, things are bound to get in the way.
MAN! Does that guy look familiar. ;)
-Bruce
http://www.fototime.com/14E4E1189CAF64A/standard.jpg

simonSE15

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 13:45

Here's one from the weekend. C&C appreciated.
(May appear dark if using a generic/uncalibrated monitor)

http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/81574431.jpg

thats a cool image. the B&W and his look give it a 60s feel. who is he? is it in the studio? got any of him singing?

DwightMcCann

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 14:09

Paulina Rubio at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, June 21, 2007.

http://www.dwightmccann.com/ChumashCasinoResort/PaulinaRubio06212007/fullsize/PaulinaRubio211.jpg

pakomo

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 14:11

Geez, sounds like medical terms for genitalia or related parts/diseases. :lol::lol::lol: [Disclaimer: I don't think there is a rule against juvenile comments in here, just in G&N!]

Haha, that soo reminds me of a John Mayer Trio interview... great fun.. sorry I don't have a pic to post..

stasber

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 16:36

thats a cool image. the B&W and his look give it a 60s feel. who is he? is it in the studio? got any of him singing?

Hi Simon, thanks. It's from a shoot I did over the weekend at a Gospel Choir Competition here in Cork, which took place in a cathedral. I didn't get his name unfortunately - his choir is from Limerick. This is about the only 'decent' pic I have of him - the others are on spec and routine, nothing to toot about.

I toyed with a few processing ideas in LR and it seems to have paid off as that's what I was attempting to achieve ;) .

Here's another from the same event, the choir is from Cavan and the winners of the competition - they really raised the roof (high as it was)! Processing wise I tried to go for that vintage slide film look.

http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/81566524.jpg

genericoffset

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 17:00

I don't have any "famous" singer pics unfortunately, but I have this shot from local band Lessons in Dying frontman

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/genericoffset/Kenn%20Chisholm%20Photography/Dan1.jpg

narlus

4th of July 2007 (Wed), 17:38

Here's one from the weekend. C&C appreciated.
(May appear dark if using a generic/uncalibrated monitor)

that is a very cool shot...kinda reminds me of anthony braxton, late '60s.

simonSE15

5th of July 2007 (Thu), 02:57

It's from a shoot I did over the weekend at a Gospel Choir Competition here in Cork, which took place in a cathedral. I didn't get his name unfortunately - his choir is from Limerick. This is about the only 'decent' pic I have of him - the others are on spec and routine, nothing to toot about.

I toyed with a few processing ideas in LR and it seems to have paid off as that's what I was attempting to achieve ;) .

Here's another from the same event, the choir is from Cavan and the winners of the competition - they really raised the roof (high as it was)! Processing wise I tried to go for that vintage slide film look.

nice work Stasber - theyre pleasing images, sounds like a good show. :)

johnstoy

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 16:29

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes at Penn's Peak

#1.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/SouthsideJohnny%2007/IMG_20070713_9999_241.1W.jpg

#2.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/SouthsideJohnny%2007/IMG_20070713_9999_232.1W.jpg

#3.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/SouthsideJohnny%2007/IMG_20070713_9999_283.2W.jpg

www.mbpixel.com

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 02:57

Here's my fave

The Devotees, taken at the Doghouse in Guernsey

Cheers

Mike

woman4life

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 03:37

I wasnt' able to take the DSLR to Warped Tour, but I did get a few good singer pics with my Canon S3IS, and I had to use manual settings for most of them. Auto was overexposing them early in the day and underexposing later on. LOL

Haley of Paramore:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/170678811-M-2.jpg

Dia of Meg & Dia:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/171094453-M.jpg

New Found Glory:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/172187140-M.jpg

Killswitch Engage:
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/172192979-M.jpg

I think I have one better shot for Killswitch, but I still have to go through some of the pics.

johnstoy

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 04:15

Wow, woman4life... these are real good for a small camera... They certainly compete with the best of the pics posted around here...

stasber

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 04:51

I wasnt' able to take the DSLR to Warped Tour, but I did get a few good singer pics with my Canon S3IS, and I had to use manual settings for most of them. Auto was overexposing them early in the day and underexposing later on. LOL

Haley of Paramore:

Dia of Meg & Dia:

New Found Glory:

Killswitch Engage:

I think I have one better shot for Killswitch, but I still have to go through some of the pics.

Wow, outstanding results, I'd be proud of them esp from a compact. I always find that shutter lag is a problem (these days I have a G7). Well done.

kimpav

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 15:44

you guys put my photos to shame...

nate ruess of the format
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/rxisforlove/format003.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/kimpav/format250.jpg

skifurthur

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 21:56

Jesse Malin at The Bowery Ballroom, NYC on 3/20/07 for his CD release party for Glitter In The Gutter.

http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/219.jpg

shannyD

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 22:00

OMG. i have been trying to do this forever, and always end up resorting to a P&S because i have no idea what to do. what kind of settings, and lenses would i have to use to acheive this?
thanks in advance.
shannon

johnstoy

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 22:14

Jesse Malin at The Bowery Ballroom, NYC on 3/20/07 for his CD release party for Glitter In The Gutter.

Awesome close up Ski... Great focus and composition...

DwightMcCann

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 22:22

johnstoy

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 22:27

OMG. i have been trying to do this forever, and always end up resorting to a P&S because i have no idea what to do. what kind of settings, and lenses would i have to use to achieve this?
thanks in advance.
shannon

Shanny, Where in Sacto will you shoot?

Go to Reno/Tahoe often?

I would recommend reading the FAQ Sticky at the top of this forum section... Also consider prime lenses for affordability and quality and the more expensive "L" zooms... I strongly recommend saving (save, save, save) and buy once...

You'll need fast lenses with a max. aperture of F2.8, consider Image Stabilization too... Prime lenses that work are the f1.2, f1.4 and f1.8, f2.0, while the zooms are all in the f2.8 range and some have IS (Image Stabilization)...
f1.2 is mostly a portrait lens quality and cost's upward of 1500 bucks... While a 50mm f1.8 is under $80...Thereafter you're in the $340 bracket and up, from there...

Check out the Lens Section for fast lenses... Best place to learn besides right here...Be patient and read a lot, and ask a lot of questions, before you spend any money... You'll have a great time...

MagentaJoe

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 00:24

Sonny Rhodes - Blues Disciple

http://ceretti.com/msn/blues/Sonny%20Rhodes%20IMG_6542r.jpg

MagentaJoe

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 00:32

Watermelon Slim

http://ceretti.com/msn/blues/Watermelon%20Slim%20IMG_4611r.jpg

David Wilcox

http://ceretti.com/msn/blues/David%20Wilcox%20IMG_3746r.jpg

johnstoy

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 11:33

Sonny Rhodes - Blues Disciple

Watermelon Slim
David Wilcox

Great closeup shots... Love the use of your long lens... Next time I ever get a chance to photograph an outdoor event, I'll be certain to bring along my 400mm 5.6L... Awesome stuff Joe...

EDIT: Just checked your clock/time stamp in the EXIF... Although the first photo is still in daylight hours, it looks like the last two are just after midnight? Must have been super consistent and strong lighting...

constrict

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 13:17

http://tomcouture.com/photos/2007/03/down/20070330_12181_web.jpg

http://tomcouture.com/photos/2007/03/down/20070330_11821_web.jpg

http://tomcouture.com/photos/2007/04/dimmuborgir/20070428_13997_web.jpg

http://tomcouture.com/photos/2007/05/heavenandhell/20070517_14773_web.jpg

http://tomcouture.com/photos/2007/05/heavenandhell/20070517_14835_web.jpg

http://tomcouture.com/photos/2007/07/cattledecapitation/20070708_17758.jpg

woman4life

21st of July 2007 (Sat), 16:50

Wow, woman4life... these are real good for a small camera... They certainly compete with the best of the pics posted around here...

Thanks, John. :) I could tell the quality difference on a lot of shots, but the ones that worked, really worked. LOL The high zoom point and shoots do an excellet job for the outdoor shows. As for the delay, I shot with a Kodak 6490 for a long time, so I am rather used to it. In fact, I can get jump shots with the delay, but tend to shoot too soon now with the 20D. I really need to save for a good wide-angle fast zoom so I can work on the jump shots as I usually am close to the stage.

And, constrict... wow! Really nice shots.

René Damkot

22nd of July 2007 (Sun), 08:57

Singer of 'Kashmir':
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070524CrLx/source/image/rhd_20070524_crlx_0192.jpg

joe20d

28th of July 2007 (Sat), 22:53

nice capture rene...its so tough to not get the mic right in front of the mouth...

i got a pretty good one last night...
o.a.r.'s frontman marc roberge. columbus ohio lifestyles pavillion

http://www.tragedyinwaiting.com/samples/06.jpg\

ThomasOwenM

28th of July 2007 (Sat), 23:36

Sarah Benck
http://www.renamestar.com/sarahbenckfans/photos/tommeinen/waitingroomcdrelease/waitingroomcdrelease_029.jpg

CatchingUp

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 12:14

New Group on their first tour

Turning Point

René Damkot

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 13:07

I think I like the processing on #2.
Maybe crop a *bit* tighter?

earplugsrequired

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 20:00

Dang see what happens when I'm away! I'm all the way on page 10! Here's some older ones. Sorry Dwight that they are small. They are the ones that I put up on my website so that's the size I use. I know you have commented before about wanting them bigger!

Chad from Mudvanye:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/ozzfest2005/mud4.jpg

Jada Pinkett Smith of Wicked Wisdom:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/ozzfest2005/ww1.jpg

Chester of Linkin Park:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/linkinpark/linkin6.jpg

jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/30stm/30stm_patriot3.jpg

Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/cradleoffilth/cof7.jpg

DwightMcCann

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 20:09

Well, I love number one even though I had to put my reading glasses on to see it! :-)

earplugsrequired

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 20:21

I loved when Chad did the makeup. Last time I shot Mudvanye he didn't and it just wasn't the same..

_aravena

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 21:02

When was that? He had some last year when I saw them. Chad is awesome!

Skrim17

29th of July 2007 (Sun), 21:08

since when does Jada Pinkett Smith sing with a band?

the high tops
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/htops3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/htops1.jpg

earplugsrequired

30th of July 2007 (Mon), 12:44

Jada Pinkett Smith is the lead singer of Wicked Wisdom. They were on Ozzfest in 2005. They also toured with Sevendust after that.

Oh and Chad from Mudvayne, he used to always wear makeup but for some reason on their club tour before Ozzfest he didn't and then on the last tour with Korn he didn't. Don't know why. Didn't ask him. He just wanted to know what I thought of his Gorilla suit! Go figure!