1st ever gig shoot last night (C&C please)

mikeanywhere

Here are a selection of shots I took last night, what do you reckon??

rymus

great stuff.. 2nd and 3rd are best I'd say. what lens did you have on?

Eirebear

Really like the second one....was he/they any good?

thebaz

i like the second best too , also like the first one in a blurry kind of way :cool:

I think it is duke special , fajitas took a few of him as well, he's certainly getting his image around !

Eirebear

thebaz wrote:

i like the second best too , also like the first one in a blurry kind of way :cool:

I think it is duke special , fajitas took a few of him as well, he's certainly getting his image around !

Yup tis duke special alright, not usually my scene but he interests me in a way.

FreeAnd..

nice shots, am i the only guy in the country who does not have shots of that guy with the dreads? can he be hired by the hour or something?

rymus

you soon will be

I'm hoping to catch him at the bandon music festival the weekend after next. Can't wait to finally be worthy of entry into the Duke Special Photography Club

FreeAnd..

so if i catch him this weekend then i win? sounds like a challenge to me...(now where's me stalking cap?)

Oriel

FreeAnd.. wrote:

so if i catch him this weekend then i win?

OOOohhhhhh game ON!
(He's playing Vicar St on Friday, by the way).

Ruu_Old

Nice work, well composed.

311

I like the first and third ones the most ,nice work.

mikeanywhere

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

The rest of the set can be found here


I used a 50mm 1.4 and the ol trusty 70-200mm 2.8 L IS

FreeAnd..

Originally Posted by Oriel
OOOohhhhhh game ON!
(He's playing Vicar St on Friday, by the way).

So if i catch him tonight then i win? Are they actually any good musically or do they just give free passes to anyone with a camera?

By the way how did you change your username?

mikeanywhere

FreeAnd.. wrote:

So if i catch him tonight then i win? Are they actually any good musically or do they just give free passes to anyone with a camera?

By the way how did you change your username?

The music is actually quite good and you dont need a pass to take the pics but that also depends on the venue so check with them first. Duke doesnt have any issues about people taking pics during his events but doesnt want flash used if possible (the standard for all gigs). I didnt even take mine with me last night.

PM Rymus re the name change as I think he is the only one who can do it.

440Hz

Actually rymus cant facilitate a name change... that would be board admins only!!!

re the music, Im not event going to try and promote it. tbh if you are not curious enough to check it out yourself then im not going to pimp it. there is a reason he sells out and why people come back two nights in a row.

and yeah... Bandon here I come woooohooooooo!! rymus if you are planning on shooting... keep to yer own side of the stage eh lol

and there are no free passes. everytime I have shot at a DS gig I have paid for a ticket and shot from the crowd. I have never had a pass. so smart comments are kinda null and void for this one!

Fajitas!

440Hz wrote:

and there are no free passes. everytime I have shot at a DS gig I have paid for a ticket and shot from the crowd. I have never had a pass. so smart comments are kinda null and void for this one!

Wouldn't agree with that, I got my press pass and shot from in front of the crowd at the Vicar St gig.

FreeAnd.. It's a gig well worth going to. Great musicians.

Edit: Had that email ready to reply to ye, but might aswell say here: Nice work, very good for your first gig.

Oriel

FreeAnd.. wrote:

By the way how did you change your username?

After 4 years, I was sick of sinecurea, so I fancied a change. Subscribers can change their name, by request.

I know Duke, I look after his myspace with him and his website, the forum etc.
Most of the venues he's been playing recently in Ireland don't give a crap about photographers. Some do - just check with the venue first. Nicest guy you'll ever meet, by the way.

S.

mobileblog

I feel he has become the statue of liberty of gig goers, I’ve seen him from nearly every angle and backdrop now. But in saying that, I kick myself for not bringing my camera to his last Liverpool gig a few months ago. There was standing room at the side of the stage which would have produced some lovely photos with him on the piano and yer man chip bailey beating some kitchen ware on the drums in the background.
Well worth the money even if you leave your camera at home.
Cant wait to see him at Glastonbury this year, i think i'll leave my camera at home for his.

Fenster

Some really nice work there Mike

440Hz

Fajitas! wrote:

Wouldn't agree with that, I got my press pass and shot from in front of the crowd at the Vicar St gig.

I simply said that I BUY my tickets and shoot from the crowd. making the point that DS promoters are not handing out press passes for the laugh like it was suggested.

It just happens that the tour crowd are decent and will allow you to shoot at the gig without a pass. That, as Steve said, is largely down to the venue, and then the tour crew.

I was just pointing out that the suggestion that just because you have a fancy camera you get a pass for DS gigs is crap.

Mike didnt have a pass. I bought the tickets and he came along, just the same as any other member of the audience.

Oriel

440Hz wrote:

How is that different from what I said.

Because you said there are no press passes. There are press passes - Al was saying that there are press passes. He is correct.

FreeAnd..

Originally Posted by 440Hz
I have never had a pass. so smart comments are kinda null and void for this one!
...
making the point that DS promoters are not handing out press passes for the laugh like it was suggest

touchy, i think it was obvious they are not giving out passes hence the music must be good...maybe its just that almost everyone here not only shares a passion for photography but also have the same taste in music...this guy definitely gets the prize of most photographed..maybe that could be the next photochallenge?

FreeAnd..

and i have to agree with Fajitas, Oriel - you did say there are no free passes...

By the way thanks for the details on changing the name, too much hassle even for a friday...

440Hz

The point I was making was not that there ARE NO passes, of course there are, there are for every event. I just made the point that they are not handed out to just anyone with a camera, which was the suggestion earlier in the thread.

Obviously there are press passes, Im hardly going to try and claim that wouldnt be the case. I just worded it badly, (tired and late) sorry Al, but in fairness I was hardly suggesting there are NO passes at all.

440Hz

FreeAnd.. wrote:

touchy, i think it was obvious they are not giving out passes hence the music must be good...

I guess that was just the point I was trying to defend. I was just in from the gig and reading posts where people were suggesting that any random photographer would just be given a pass to come in and have a go just pissed me off.

Fajitas!

Oriel wrote:

Nicest guy you'll ever meet, by the way.

Absolutly.

We were doing an interview a few hours before the show, walked into the dressing rooms, and without even asking who we were or what we were there for, we were being offered food, drink, anything. They had all the time in the world for us, which makes a big change.

Katie, I'm not starting an argument, but you said there was no passes, and I corrected you. I never said I went along with a fancy camera and got a pass - It was work for me. That's all!

440Hz

Fajitas! wrote:

I never said I went along with a fancy camera and got a pass

I never said you said that Al.

Fajitas! wrote:

I'm not starting an argument

I'm not arguing with anyone. No interest tbh. Simply defending an incorrect comment, albeit a bad defence.

I don't make a habit of coming on here and making points like this, I did last night because the comment annoyed me. Simple as that.


As for Mr Special being the nicest guy in the world, I dont think anyone could attempt to dispute that. Certainly not if you saw what I saw last night. You could not meet nicer.

Fajitas!

Ah, screw the 'I'm not having an argument'

It's Friday after all

But seriously, it was just a question about getting the passes (Not an incorrect comment), nothing to get worked up or pissed off over - and considering that at least 4 of us here on Boards have shot one of his gigs, it was a bit understandable.

Morlar

FreeAnd.. wrote:

nice shots, am i the only guy in the country who does not have shots of that guy with the dreads?

I dont either and never heard their music too !

rymus

good lord...

440Hz

Al go fight with someone else if you want to argue. And I'm done defending this. I already said I worded the first post badly and that it was misinterpreted. I then apologised to you Al. Keep it going if you want but screw it, Im not joining in on the looking for a fight crap on here.

rymus

but it's friday!?!

Morlar

440Hz wrote:

Al go fight with someone else if you want to argue. And I'm done defending this. I already said I worded the first post badly and that it was misinterpreted. I then apologised to you Al. Keep it going if you want but screw it, Im not joining in on the looking for a fight crap on here.

Dem's fighting words !

(sorry couldnt resist).

Fajitas!

440Hz wrote:

Al go fight with someone else if you want to argue. And I'm done defending this. I already said I worded the first post badly and that it was misinterpreted. I then apologised to you Al. Keep it going if you want but screw it, Im not joining in on the looking for a fight crap on here.

I thought I loaded that post with enough smilies so as not to get a reply like this.


Oh well.

FreeAnd..

ah would you look at what i started...people need to lighten up, it was hardly realistic that this guy gives out free passes to anyone with a camera...my round about point was that this guy must be good because almost everyone here has been to see him...no need to be so sensitive and dont be upset that you had to pay while Al got in for free...next time just ask if they'll give you a pass..its suprisingly easy..(just arrange it in advance)...

Did someone ask where B0rg was recently? I miss that goofy ball of fun...

mikeanywhere

Ladies, ladies .........................

Oh by the way, anyone like the images??

FreeAnd.. wrote:

Did someone ask where B0rg was recently? I miss that goofy ball of fun...

Now ya talking

PaulieC

not to start another argument, but if you like Brian Kennedy's music, you'll like Duke Special. I can't believe how much hype this guy is getting, he's nothing special (excuse the pun!)

rymus

you should get a site ban for comparing duke special with brian kennedy. A site ban and a bloody good whipping

440Hz

FreeAnd.. wrote:

dont be upset that you had to pay while Al got in for free...next time just ask if they'll give you a pass..

Just been to two this week for free (cos was working for them). I pay for tickets to support a decent act, pass or no pass. Al was working there is a difference.

Please do not presume that I am that petty.

PaulieC

rymus wrote:

you should get a site ban for comparing duke special with brian kennedy. A site ban and a bloody good whipping

ah long live freedom of speech! Actually I don't mind the whipping, but please, not the ban!

rymus

yep... everywhere but here

FreeAnd..

Just been to two this week for free (cos was working for them). I pay for tickets to support a decent act, pass or no pass. Al was working there is a difference.

Please do not presume that I am that petty.

ahh petty presumptions, now isnt that what got us here in the first place? You dont need to be so defensive on the issue, do you really still pay for tickets when you have a pass? Seems a bit odd to me but each to their own i suppose...either way i still think this guy must be the hardest worker in the business..his PR people are doing a good job too, i had never heard of him a few weeks back now he is everywhere i look..i even come here for a bit of peace and he seems to find me...if it wasnt friday..i'd cry

440Hz

FreeAnd.. wrote:

do you really still pay for tickets when you have a pass?

In the case of Duke Special, yeah I do. I am a musician and I support fellow musicians, especially when they do as good a job as he does, simple as that. Nothing odd about it at all.

FreeAnd..

but if he sells out all his shows does not mean that you are preventing one poor sole from obtaining a ticket...one day that could be me, probably not though..any curosity i had to see him has now been crushed..i believe he's changed, gone too commercial these days...its all about the money now...

and it does still seem odd to me..maybe not to you but it does to me..

rymus

FreeAnd.. wrote:

but if he sells out all his shows does not mean that you are preventing one poor sole from obtaining a ticket...

You raise an interesting point and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

440Hz

Not that it is anyone's business, but I buy my tickets when they first come out. This week for instance I subsequently got guest passes. I then GAVE AWAY the tickets I paid for for free. So I didn't prevent any poor sole from seeing him thank you very much, quite the opposite in fact.

440Hz

FreeAnd.. wrote:

any curosity i had to see him has now been crushed..i believe he's changedany curosity i had to see him has now been crushed..i believe he's changed, gone too commercial these days...its all about the money now...

do you know his music? old and new? can you back up that statement?

actually, I dont really care/mind if you do or not. But I think that if you were familiar with his work you wouldnt say that, it is NOT about the money, any change in his music is for other reasons.

Fajitas!

Jesus, Katie, he's joking.

440Hz

Fajitas! wrote:

Jesus, Katie, he's joking.

He should use some of your smilies then Al.

Argh, this is totally off topic now.

Back to Mike's shots. If you wanna discuss the artist go somewhere else.

FreeAnd..

Originally Posted by 440Hz
Not that it is anyone's business, but I buy my tickets when they first come out. This week for instance I subsequently got guest passes. I then GAVE AWAY the tickets I paid for for free. So I didn't prevent any poor sole from seeing him thank you very much, quite the opposite in fact.

Ah now thats different, what happens though if you get a guest pass first? do you still buy a ticket after to support the music and then give this ticket away?

Originally Posted by 440Hz
do you know his music? old and new? can you back up that statement?

And as Al said, i was joking - if you got any of my earlier points you might find i had never heard of him a few weeks back (but a few weeks can be enough time for a person to change - if they truly believe)..

Originally Posted by Rymus
You raise an interesting point and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

Shall arrive in the post promptly..;)

Originally Posted by 440Hz
He should use some of your smilies then Al.

Argh, this is totally off topic now.

you seem unnecessarly would up for a Friday? Hung over from being out last night? If my blatantly obvious fridayness was not blatanly obvious then i'm sorry and you are forgiven..:)

And yes Mike, they are really nice pictures - who's the band? Some up and comers? Havent seen them around much, must check them out..

(I think this is the longest post i have ever written)

sineadw

Mike - lovely shots. I love the.. jesus I can't remember which one now after reading all that - the one of the violinist (singer? I've had a few!) in the foreground and him in the background. Very nice. They all are.

And for the record - I think he's bland. Same as 99% of performers here. Lovely as I'm sure he is. Scuttles off into corner...