Bono, "One" - Portland, Ore.

Taken at the April 15, 2001, Elevation Tour show at the Rose Garden.

This was the day Joey Ramone died, and he just dedicated "One" to Joey. When Bono talks about how he needs to "get inside" the songs, this is the image I think of.

My most-favorited photo. :-)

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bonobaltimore says:

Unbelievable shot, Matt...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Benjamin Postlewait says:

An amazing shot! I have a bias too since I was at this concert...

Nice job!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil Romans says:

Is it me, or does Bono look young in this shot?
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

cinesonic says:

Matt,
What a fantastic shot!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

p8Ru2 says:

Wow that's awesome m2! That's our Man & moment!!!! Beauty! :oD
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Got Soul says:

WOW, WOW, WOWWWWW!!

This shot is STELLAR!!

One of my favorites, EVER!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

Thanks everyone. My fave, too. :-)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeanne8 says:

He has to be one of the most well loved men on the planet!
I for one love Bono and U2
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

heneganov says:

It's a lovely shot, but it's just a shame you didn't get the whole of that guitar in! As someone who does quite a lot of band photography, that minor detail spoils the shot a little for me. Still, it's a good pic.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

piermario says:

Straight to my faves!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

gracedreamer says:

Great shot!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

tinkertart says:

Hey Matt, did you notice that this one made it onto the "Interesting" page?
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

No way! For real? Where might I find it in there?
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil Romans says:

@matt you would look up the day it was uploaded.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Belltown says:

Nice shot Matt - a great example of shooting what you see, not what you hear. Way to watch.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

Thx Belltown!

And thx to mdu2boy and tinkertart for finding this:

flickr.com/explore/interesting/2005/10/31/

Cool! My first "interesting" photo.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ jenn ♥ says:

i love u2 and thats a great song and photo!!!

you mustve been really close to get such a shot!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

great shot and not easy to capture, bands not bad either!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

hansspeekenbrink says:

Wonderfull shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tahitibams says:

Ah Bono!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Griffith says:

So how did you get this shot and with what camera and how close were you? (very nice btw)
--
Seen in your Personal Best set. (?)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

Hi Mark -- it was with 35mm film and a crummy little Minolta. I was right at the front rail. More photos and background here:

http://www.atu2.com/pix/portland/
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fionagirl says:

I love this one. I was trying in vein to find a picture of my son that night. Bono scooped him up out of the audience for a piggy back ride. I wish I had a picture of it. If you know of anyone else with photos from that night I'd love to see them.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ichimo says:

one of the best bono shots ever...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

Thanks for the comments and faves, gang. fionagirl - I don't know of any such photos at the moment, sorry.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

green_lover says:

Great shot! You were lucky to be there and to be so close there!... :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

green_lover -- thanks so much. I do feel fortunate to have been able to get this one. :-)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rachelflax says:

This is one of my all-time favorite Bono photos. I had no idea you were on flickr till I saw you in a One Of A Kind group thread.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGee says:

rachelflax - thanks Rachel, it's one of mine, too. :-)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

rajue says:

Well done!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

pacodonderis says:

Magnificent!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Eddie Doo 杜 says:

back when Bono was still young
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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