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The Crowd is my Tool
The Crowd is my Tool
MrHllywd07


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Tools of the Trade II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Nov 27, 2009
Aperture: 3.5
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/25
Galleries: Black and White, Music
Date Uploaded: Dec 1, 2009

 I took this photo of The Frankie Moreno Band at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is hard shooting in low light conditions, and I prefer the B/W look when shooting bands in those conditions.

Statistics
Place: 53 out of 79
Avg (all users): 5.2535
Avg (commenters): 5.0000
Avg (participants): 5.0000
Avg (non-participants): 5.3051
Views since voting: 669
Views during voting: 340
Votes: 213
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0

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 12/09/2009 09:33:18 AM
Post challenge comments from my phone.
I heard the term shoehorn a few times in the comments. I would have to agree, it was a shoehorn, but I looked at this challenge differently. I would have not entered this challenge if he didn't have cash in the cup on top of the piano.
I am a tradesman, a union tradesman, so when it comes to tools of the trade, I fully understand! But, I do not care who you are or what Ÿou do, Ãou have a trade if you have a job and earn money. This guy would have not been playing the piano in a lounge if there was no one there. He was playing for them, and the crowd made him better.
One comment by a newby who deleted their account before the challenge was complete. It is just that, a challenge, not a contest.
 12/09/2009 03:48:44 AM
I just did a concert shoot 2 weekends ago. Despite my Sigma f/2.8 working flawlessly I am still getting to grips with High ISO and low DOF. This shot, despite the brave "shoehorn" on your part, was a great effort and the BW does help. Keep them coming!
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 12/09/2009 12:29:57 AM
Can't believe this didn't score much higher. This is a great image... under appreciated. Composition is perfect, and I love the fact that you took the challenge differently from most. Breathe of fresh air when I was voting... very welcomed, I assure you. A MUAIMHO for your efforts. Keep up the good work.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/08/2009 12:13:39 PM
Nice shot, I like how the lighting really isolates the subject, bit of a shoehorn though :-)
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 12/05/2009 12:14:06 PM
Not fitting with contest criteria being 'tools' - not 'girls night out'. Even if you are a tool... you arent literally so doesnt apply.
 12/04/2009 01:07:14 PM
love the rich tone in this
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 12/04/2009 10:03:59 AM
Hmmm, a bit of a shoehorn but I'm not marking it down. It has merit for the challenge in a wierd way. Expressions and actions are great as is the exposure.
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 12/04/2009 06:50:56 AM
It would be more obvious if you actually showed the piano keys, this way is a bit of a puzzle.
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 12/02/2009 11:35:22 AM
I'm not quite sure what this man has done... but he clearly has a 'way' with the ladies!

A good shot, sharp focus on the main subject and the addition of motion from clapping hands lead to a very well composed photo.
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