Event and music photography in Tokyo | Nick Radcliffe, guitarist with Floyd Spirit
Myself and a pal of mine, Stephen Lebovits, shot pictures for 'Floyd Spirit' at their gig at the Tokyo International Forum last Friday. Floyd Spirit are four former members of the Pink Floyd tribute band, 'Off the Wall' and are in Japan for a few gigs in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Hokkaido. It was an excellent gig and their light-show was superb. Quite a challenge to shoot as well.
This shot is from the band's soundcheck, which I shot all in black and white for a bit more of that 'documentary' feeling.
This is lead guitarist, Nick Radcliffe.... with the expanse of Hall A of the International Forum laid out in front of him.
Nikon D300
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D AF
Shot to mono in-camera, toned in Photoshop.
Comments and faves
robinbenito, bhawi, nikuyakun, yuksey, and 29 other people added this photo to their favorites.
*Kayo* (39 months ago | reply)
superb! love it : )
SoulJah (39 months ago | reply)
Seriously... Why the heck am I holding out from getting a used 85mm 1.4 from a friend... The mind boggles...
robinbenito (39 months ago | reply)
wow.... this shot is crazy awesome, really... love it. so many concert and musician photos shot everyday and yet I´ve never seen any like this!
these awesome light-lines and his relaxed pose... impressive =)
Eric Flexyourhead (39 months ago | reply)
I really like how you've used the lights to frame the guitarist... and I'm also applauding your choice of soundcheck for the shot. Nice work, Alfie!
nikuyakun (39 months ago | reply)
I looove this photo Alfie!
Fantastic framing and composition. The toned PP treatment is fantastic and really adds to the atmosphere of this piece.
Bravo Alfie!
BTW I think it's high time we got together for chin waggle and a few pints!
Alfie | Japanorama (39 months ago | reply)
SoulJah: give in. You know you want to :-)
Thanks all and yes, Nikuya, let's do that asap. Mad week ahead this week with jobs every day from tomorrow. But next week is a little less crazy.
Gabriel "gringo" (39 months ago | reply)
verry cool shot.
I really like the "behind the scenes" type shots from bands. and the BW looks great to
jdtate101 (39 months ago | reply)
Alfie has a nasty habit of making people buy the 85mm f1.4 (I got mine recently, and it is now perminantly attached to my D3). He should be on commission from Nikon !!!
Orlando Photographer (39 months ago | reply)
Awesometacular. I like this very much.
Alfie | Japanorama (39 months ago | reply)
So much that you even invented a new word to describe it :-) Cheers, forrester.
And yes, jdtate.... sorry about that. Not on commission from Nikon but working on getting my foot in their door this year.
Bunter | Japanorama (39 months ago | reply)
yup alfie too broke me on the 85mm..I have heard that a new version of it is coming out...Nothing makes bokeh quite like that lens, it is beeeeeaaaauuuutiful and no one does it justice like Alfie.
印记城 (39 months ago | reply)
both bokeh&silhouette are excellent
re-size. [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
amazing!
Gallant Lee (39 months ago | reply)
wow, love the composition and soft textures.
majomo-photography (39 months ago | reply)
i am so close to buying the 85mm. and getting rid of all other lenses. also want a new cam... :(
aspenx (39 months ago | reply)
brilliant capture. i'm looking to getting the lens too, but......
dev: in medias res. (39 months ago | reply)
awesome shot!
▓▒░JASE░▒▓ (39 months ago | reply)
wow
vince.yeow (39 months ago | reply)
very nice lighting and colour tone
jphanky08 (39 months ago | reply)
Alfie, going back to your roots... I dig this photo. Nice treatment and it definitly has that documentary feels to it. The bokeh lights reall add a lot here.
kommie1973 (39 months ago | reply)
Stunning shot mate, love the tones, in addition to the marvelous bokeh.
Colton Davie (38 months ago | reply)
Great lighting. The emptiness of the auditorium gives the image a very spacious feel.
Jason Collin (38 months ago | reply)
Just a really sweet shot, the guitar player has good pop from the background.
wanahfong (34 months ago | reply)
nice shot!
Haneen Krimly [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
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illana_me (19 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!
NiH (17 months ago | reply)
You have an AHMAZING stream :) Wish I had the cream machine myself .
Alfie | Japanorama (17 months ago | reply)
Dont own this lens anymore. Traded it for the 135mm f/2. Thanks.