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18-JAN-2008

Sonny Black

Old Bear Hotel, Devizes, Wiltshire

I realise his head is completely 'blown out', but these were tricky lighting conditions.

A couple of overhead spotlamps create strong shadows, and a bald head doesn't really help - sorry, Sonny!

From my Live Music gallery which will soon have all my existing live music pictures.

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon 50mm f/1.8
1/60s f/2.0 at 50.0mm iso1600 hide exif
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Date/Time18-Jan-2008 20:18:46
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 30D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/2
ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias-0.67
White Balance
Metering Mode (-1)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Bill Warren02-Feb-2008 14:54
Sometimes it is better to break the rules John. The burn out on the top of the head focues more attention to the well detailed face.
Sam Stevenson20-Jan-2008 03:24
I agree with Sheila - it's a great portrait - the lighting limitations help convey the sense of being present at a live performance.
Sheila20-Jan-2008 00:59
It's still a great portrait shot.
J. Scott Coile20-Jan-2008 00:23
Nice performance shot John.
Cindi Smith19-Jan-2008 22:23
I think it is awesome! Captured the intensity in his face when he plays! Beautiful shot, John!
joanteno19-Jan-2008 21:44
What a beautiful guitar! Tough lighting situation..
Phillip Normanton19-Jan-2008 20:52
He should've worn a hat! lol. Works well despite the blow-out :) Or you could crop to his forehead...?
Ray :)19-Jan-2008 20:19
His concentration and the condition of his instrument suggest that he is a master of his craft.