Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

This past weekend my friends dragged me to The Blue Frog, an amazing venue for great live music - one of very few in Mumbai. I've never been big on live music, but that's all changed now. I am SO thankful that my friends pulled me in. The Other People - a Rock 'n Roll / Retro band - were fantastic. Great sound, amazing energy.

As always, I had my camera with me and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to practice some concert shots. Before I knew it, I was officially shooting my first live concert. 500 clicks later, I am pleased as a peach. The lead vocalist, Zarir, was definitely the star of the show (though my female friends preferred the guitarist Sam). These two were the most visible and also accessible to my lens, which is why you will see a lot of them in this set.

All pictures were taken with my Nikon D3000 and 50mm f/1.4G prime lens. God I love that lens.

Please, please leave your feedback on my first attempt at shooting a concert. I need it!

Viewed
times | Favorited 2 times
Filed under:                      

15 Comments

Aug 31, 2010
Zarir Warden said...
Hey man! Wow I really like them .... but you should put up some more man! Why just the 18?!?! Haha and I like the description given below... :)
Hope to see some more, and we should work together man... you're good with the shots! :)
Aug 31, 2010
Sachin Agarwal liked this post.
Aug 31, 2010
Sachin Agarwal said...
Incredible!
Aug 31, 2010
Aviraj Saluja said...
Thanks Sachin! Always good to get feedback from you.

Zarir: You guys were great on Saturday! Glad you liked the pictures :)

Aug 31, 2010
Anusha Pinto said...
Nice Pictures Paps!! You should have come for Ashwin's gig last Sunday. Farhin was there too. Was brilliant!! I have taken some pictures, will upload soon.
Aug 31, 2010
Achint Parekh said...
Good Stuff. Keep it up Paape
Aug 31, 2010
Deepak Gupta said...
Hey Aviraj, i got to recognize you by your pic in the display. I was sittin g eaxctly at the back when u were busy clicking the shots. Well i must say, u Pro in photology. Would like to catch the band once again. If you know of the upcoming event updates, do let me know.

Well, do u remember all the Rock numbers the band played last Saturday night. Yaar, have never lend ma ears to the Rock music, but listening and seeing their Performance is whsts pulling me towards the rock music. Its so scintillating and energy driven.

please provide me the one liners of the songsbtyhey presented, if you could.

Thanks Buddy
Keep the good work rolling :-)

Aug 31, 2010
Deepak Gupta said...
Hey Aviraj, i got to recognize you by your pic in the display. I was sittin g eaxctly at the back when u were busy clicking the shots at Blue Frog. Well i must say, u Pro in photology. Would like to catch the band once again. If you know of the upcoming event updates, do let me know.Well, do u remember all the Rock numbers the band played last Saturday night. Yaar, have never lend ma ears to the Rock music, but listening and seeing their Performance is whsts pulling me towards the rock music. Its so scintillating and energy driven.please provide me the one liners of the songsbtyhey presented, if you could.Thanks BuddyKeep the good work rolling :-)
Aug 31, 2010
vishal.ud said...
Since im ignorant about the technical factors surrounding the pics(something i dont particularly like) , all i can say is they look effing brilliant . Always been a sucker for rock band piks . Im now a fan :)
Aug 31, 2010
vishal.ud said...
Since im ignorant about the technical factors surrounding the pics(something i dont particularly like) , all i can say is they look effing brilliant . Always been a sucker for rock band piks . Im now a fan :)
Aug 31, 2010
Farhi said...
Paapi, kickass pics.. I went through the band's pics on FB as well, n i think they'll soon be replaced by yours. ;) you make them look fab!

@Anusha: yeah, I had asked him to come along for Ashwin's gig as well, but he was a lil occupied that night i guess..

Aug 31, 2010
Aviraj Saluja said...
Thanks so much everyone :)

Deepak: the band's set list is on their website - theotherpeople.net

Sep 04, 2010
Aviraj Saluja liked this post.
Sep 05, 2010
Avneesh said...
These are great! Time to open Patiala Photo Place ;)
Keep up the good work. Looking fwd to seeing more.
Jul 12, 2011
Visioplanet said...
You're lucky your friends dragged you there.. The shots came up really well.

Leave a comment...