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Posted by Dan Walters on May 22, 2011 at 12:38 PM
U2
I know it is not wildlife. But U2 put on a great show. Had fun with a point-and-shoot. Trying some different angles. Thanks for looking.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on May 22, 2011 at 1:21 PM
The different angle really works here, Dan, and it totally makes the shot. Well done. BTW, what P&S are you using?
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on May 22, 2011 at 1:57 PM
U2 rocks.. they always put on a good show. Nice shot Dan..jealous that you got to go to the concert. :cool:
Posted by Dan Walters on May 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Thanks. Borrowed a Nikon Coolpix. Nice camera.
Posted by Todd Caudle on May 22, 2011 at 2:23 PM
This is about as wild as wildlife gets! Cool shot, Dan. They always put on a great show, and are so innovative with their stage sets. Would've liked to have seen them (again). First time I saw them was at the US Festival in '83, then a few days later at that memorable/legendary ("Under a Blood Red Sky") Red Rocks show, where I shot the (uncredited/mis-credited) up-close photos for the CD/video cover. Shot their performance for an Amnesty Intl. benefit concert in Denver. Saw both nights (and shot one) of their Denver shows while they filmed "Rattle & Hum." Shot from up on the stage for their Zoo tour, but I think that was the last time I saw them.

(Now that I re-read this, I'm wondering why I'm putting all this down, but can't pull the delete lever, so sorry if it sounds braggadocios. Not meant to be.)
Posted by Kalin Wilson on May 22, 2011 at 2:45 PM
It was a great show! All I had was my iphone but I took some video and stills. This turned out well, Dan! My G9 is on the fritz and I'm thinking about a small P&S. It would have been nice to have something more than the iphone last night!
Posted by John Mumaw on May 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM
This looks great, Dan! Would love to have been there...
Posted by Dan Walters on May 23, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Thanks for the comments!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on May 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Cool shot !!
Posted by Todd Caudle on May 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM
By Dan's request, here's a few U2 shots from the past. First up, US Fest in '83.
Posted by Todd Caudle on May 23, 2011 at 1:33 PM
And here's a twofer of Bono from the Zoo Tour in '92 (left) and the Amnesty Intl. benefit concert in '86 (right).
Posted by Dan Walters on May 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Those are great Todd! Thanks for posting!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 24, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Thanks for sharing this with us Dan...I bet you did it just to brag about being there :biggrin: :biggrin: ....you know I am kidding. I like how Todd took over your post :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: Sorry guys...guess I am in a ribbing mood tonight.
On the serious side, Dan I do like that angle..not bad with a P&S. Todd, I am jealous you got to do this. That must have been a kick in the pants!