Flash Blur (or slow sync flash, if you prefer) is one of those things you either love or hate, but I think if it’s done well and you don’t overuse it, it’s a useful technique to know and can result in some striking shots.
New Adventures @ Monto Water Rats
I’d love to get your opinion on this photo – is it too busy? Is there too much going on with the light trails? Does it detract from the subject? Is there just enough to make it interesting?
I’d love to hear your comments!
Last weekend I got to photograph the Vivian Girls gig at the O2 Academy in Islington. I enjoyed the show, they’re a cool band, and it was great to see them live in London. I wasn’t too keen on the lighting set-up – red and yellow lights pointed at the guitars, with a little spill outwards, guitars brightly lit, faces not so much. So, given the red lights, I decided that I prefer these shots in black and white. They look OK in colour, but the B&W is working for me a lot more.
Photos from the gig here:
www.myspace.com/viviangirlsnyc
On Tuesday evening I had the pleasure to photograph School Of Seven Bells at the Scala in Kings Cross. The Scala is a lovely venue, and it gives the impression of being larger than it actually is. Once you get in to the main stage though, it’s actually pretty small, and on a hot and humid night, sweaty! No photo pit, so once you pick a spot down the front there’s not much room to manoeuvre. The crowd were pretty sedate (although very appreciative of the band), so no elbows in the face or beer down the neck!
School of Seven Bells are touring to promote their new album, Disconnect From Desire, and I really enjoyed the show. I thought the band had a similar vibe to The Cocteau Twins, and at certain times, Lush.
Photos from the gig here:
School Of Seven Bells official website: http://www.sviib.com/
School of Seven Bells – Babelonia by VagrantRecords
Wow! This is utterly amazing! Here’s a gorgeous video by Sean Stiegemeier of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökul, shot using a Canon 5D Mk II. Click the link below the video to read some more about his work, and while you’re there view it HD at full screen. Your eyes will thank you!
Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull – May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo.
Saw this one Evening at Proud Galleries in Camden, modern communications technology bringing people together. 
Shot using my old Minolta X-500, loaded with Ilford Delta 3200 Professional.
