ZZ Top @ Chumash Casino Resort, April 26th, 2007

Great shots, love the last one, wide angle heaven

Collage is a bit 'busy' for me... Don't like the date font.
#2, 3 and 4: nice.
#5: Very nice, but man, he looks old.
#6: I like the kit, not the shot.
#7. Have to come back for this one I think. Not sure.
#8: Nice timing. I think a bit of straightening would improve symmetry. Then it's nice.

kathy.patterson wrote in post #3141567
Makes perfect sense Dwight!

You have no idea how often I am asked this question ... and the answer is not totally clear even with my explanation. Among several other deliverables, I deliver one CD to the Entertainment department directly. It is this CD that I believe is for 'the archives', but I have no knowledge of exactly what happens to it. It really isn't too important since I have copies of everything (several copies actually) and I would be happy to compile a set of DVDs for them.

I also send a CD to their Art Editor for their magazines (one for employees and one in-house for the hotel) and he uses some of the images, although they are very careful about IP rights. The next issue will be featuring my boxing pictures I am told. I also sent him a CD of the Wild Flower Restoration Project I did recently that included our local barn owl pair. I imagine some of those will also show up in the magazines.

And you might have heard me talking about the books you and Chris do and that I am considering doing one per year with my stuff but I just haven't any time. I would give them one and see if it went anywhere.

calicokat wrote in post #3141593
Great shots, love the last one, wide angle heaven

Wow, nice to see you here again! I like the shots, too.

René Damkot wrote in post #3141646
Collage is a bit 'busy' for me... Don't like the date font.
#2, 3 and 4: nice.
#5: Very nice, but man, he looks old.
#6: I like the kit, not the shot.
#7. Have to come back for this one I think. Not sure.
#8: Nice timing. I think a bit of straightening would improve symmetry. Then it's nice.

Oh, yes, the collage, it was hours and I agree ... I tried it without the BG image and it just didn't work. I am simply not artistic. And I always have a very hard time with the font/size/color/treatm​ent of the text.

Thank you ... and now that you mention it I didn't think to try perspective control on the last one but that would likely be the best bet and PI has a great tool ... does CS2 have such an animal?

DwightMcCann wrote in post #3141677
Wow, nice to see you here again! I like the shots, too.

I am always around, I just look for your shots at this point Someday I will make the drive up and say hi. We were up there for Valentines Day, but the wife would not like a photography chat on her day

DwightMcCann wrote in post #3141677
does CS2 have such an animal?

Two of them actually: Transform or (easier & I think better, yet haven't tested extensively): Lens correction filter.

René Damkot wrote in post #3141796
Two of them actually: Transform or (easier & I think better, yet haven't tested extensively): Lens correction filter.

Yup, you need to grab your significant other and come stay with me for a month!

The entire set is excellent... The variety of pics makes for a very interesting series of shots... Especially love the collage...

I've heard some of their music... It's pretty good energy... They are kinda cute with those "Rip Van Winkle" beards... and the ladies in their music videos are super hotties...

Stunning shots. I love them.

S.C.

I think I need to come up with an acronym for replying to your threads. YAAGSD (Yet again, another great set, Dwight)
I like the photo part of your collage, agree about the font "treatments". And I like the last stage shot (8) better than the one before it (7).

Well done.

I love these shots !! Im glad you got a chance to pull your 16-35 out. My wife is a huge fan of ZZ Top.

These are very nice, this looks like the work I'm accustomed to seeing.

johnstoy wrote in post #3142935
The entire set is excellent... The variety of pics makes for a very interesting series of shots... Especially love the collage...

I've heard some of their music... It's pretty good energy... They are kinda cute with those "Rip Van Winkle" beards... and the ladies in their music videos are super hotties...

Well, I certainly like "super hotties"! Are those beards real or do they wear the hats and glasses to hide the elastic straps that hold them on?

scottcolbath wrote in post #3143523
Stunning shots. I love them.

S.C.

Thank you.

bmoguy wrote in post #3144317
I think I need to come up with an acronym for replying to your threads. YAAGSD (Yet again, another great set, Dwight)
I like the photo part of your collage, agree about the font "treatments". And I like the last stage shot (8) better than the one before it (7).

Well done.

Thank you. I did make a subtle change to the date font for the CD I am providing to the casino when I shoot Willie Nelson tonight. If I get a chance I'll swap it onto my website. And I must point out once again that I shoot in the best of all venues for lighting and support. I just wish they'd get a better handle on "house photographer" of the place that is paying them!

Actually, except for the specific criticisms like Rene's (which I always take to heart) a simple ILT (I Like These) is great.

squashed wrote in post #3144560
I love these shots !! Im glad you got a chance to pull your 16-35 out. My wife is a huge fan of ZZ Top.

Yup, usually can't stand in the middle with my belly against the stage front ... I would usually get a similar shot with 24-70mm at the first row or with 70-200mm at about 80mm from the lightboard ... neither of which is quite the same.

Send your wife out to my gallery!

taygull wrote in post #3144636
These are very nice, this looks like the work I'm accustomed to seeing.

Well, thank you. And speaking of work we are accustomed to seeing how about an update on your work with Jon and the book?

DwightMcCann wrote in post #3145413
Well, thank you. And speaking of work we are accustomed to seeing how about an update on your work with Jon and the book?

I've not done anything with it.

I did do a bunch of work for Gilley's Dallas...I've just not had much time to really post anything. Work keeps getting in the way of my personal life!

As always, Cracking Shots Dwight and it's great to see the "Masters" work..............

I'm also seriously jealous, as ZZ Top are one of my fave groups, and would have loved to be at the concert

#3 and #8 are my favourites by the way, but there all great shots

Rob