1 Topic by ellikelli (edited by ellikelli 2010-05-24 01:38:03)

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Topic: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

I had an absolute blast at both Joe's gigs in Finland at the Tavastia club. I wasn't sure how he felt about us eager fans and our cameras (especially amateur photographs like me) so I was planning to just enjoy the music since at his last gig here in Finland we couldn't take pictures. This time though apparently it was okay and I went a bit overboard big_smile hope you guys enjoy these:

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Hopefully I was able to capture the sheer awesomeness and emotional playing that he displayed throughout both gigs. I was pretty much in heaven the whole time and hope other fans will enjoy these as much as I enjoyed taking them. Sometimes it's hard to capture the emotion of a gig on "film" but I think some of the shots I took nailed what at least I felt I saw on stage.

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Re: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

Welcome ellikelli. You have some nice shots there. Thank you for the post. Keep it coming. smile
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Re: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

Beautiful pictures, indeed!  What were you using for a camera?  Welcome to the forum.

Sandy

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Re: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

samjp4 wrote:

Beautiful pictures, indeed!  What were you using for a camera?  Welcome to the forum.

Sandy

Thanks you guys. Appreciate the positive feedback. I used a Canon 30D with a simple 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and NO flash. I took out the colors on purpose and went with the duotone instead for dramatic effect.

Joe is such an expressive performer and he was SO close to the edge of the stage a lot of the time (I was in the front row) that it just screamed for closeups like the ones I took. I think this is one of my favorites. Just for the intense look as he's playing. He mentioned on Twitter that it was a sweaty performance and you can see it in that big_smile

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Re: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

ellikelli wrote:
samjp4 wrote:

Beautiful pictures, indeed!  What were you using for a camera?  Welcome to the forum.

Sandy

Thanks you guys. Appreciate the positive feedback. I used a Canon 30D with a simple 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and NO flash. I took out the colors on purpose and went with the duotone instead for dramatic effect.

Joe is such an expressive performer and he was SO close to the edge of the stage a lot of the time (I was in the front row) that it just screamed for closeups like the ones I took. I think this is one of my favorites. Just for the intense look as he's playing. He mentioned on Twitter that it was a sweaty performance and you can see it in that big_smile

Wonderful pics!!!

P.S. Never've seen Joe like THIS!  roll

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Re: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

What a great shot. Hard at work and totally into his groove! He takes no prisoners and never leaves the fans not knowing he gave his best! That goes for the rest of the band too.
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Re: Tavastia, Finland, 21-22 May 2010

Yes, welcome Ellikelli! Absolutely beautiful black and white shots, they capture not only the mood, but the intensity of the performance! cool

Roy

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