Wow, the colors.....
I love #1, but would crop the extra "thing" at the top that is just coming into frame. Also would try to balance out some of the red.
The rest are good as well, but too bad that monitor, or whatever that stand is in front of him, is in the way.
Thank you. It was a colorful show in a very intimate setting. From my vantage point, it was more like being on stage as part of the band rather then watching the performers on stage.
I believe that is a lighting fixture and yes, it should be cropped.
now that's what i'm talking about. you can't get any more "rockstar" than phil lesh. i didn't realize he uses a telepromt. when did he switch from the old fashion music stand? was this the show with warren and scofield on guitar? let's see some more of the band. i like number 2 the best. it has a very "in your face" look. i might crop a tad on the top and left. the telepromt is distracting. good set though and thanks for sharing.
Thank you. This was the first time that I have seen Phil Lesh use a teleprompter. From what I could see of it, it didn't just display lyrics. It appeared to show Phil what could be done if he changed key, timing, etc. I would call it teleprompter plus.
The line up the night that I took the pictures consisted of Phil Lesh (bass/vocals) Larry McCray (guitar/vocals), Larry Campbell (guitar/vocals), Christina Dufree (vocals), Steve Molitz (keyboards) and, as a last second replacement due to illness, Jaz Sawyer (drums). Warren quested and played the next night, which I attended and didn't photograph. John Scofield did not play, although I will see him with Phil tonight.
wow, absolutely love the pics. #5 is kick-ass. I didn't think the 17-55 IS was all that great (limited focal length?), guess I was wrong...
This was the first shoots I took with the 17-55 IS and I was very happy with how they turned out. Of course, unless you are very close to the action, this would not be the best lens. Often Phil was less than 4 ft away from my lens.
How was the show great shots.
The show was interesting. The regular drummer for Phil Lesh, came up ill and Jaz Sawyer filled in on less than 2 hours notice using a stripped down John Molo kit. Larry McCray had never played with Phil before and it showed. But, McCray has skills and rose to the occasion more than a few times.
The next night with Molo behind the kit and McCray more comfortable with the material, was much, much better.
I am also using some other software to see what I might change PP wise with these captures. Thanks for all the help and I will post what I come up with soon. I'm off to hippie dance with Phil & Friends shortly. No work, just play today.
