Jimi Trigger again. This time with a somewhat epic pose exaggerated by green smoke streaming from the his hand. My only problem with this shot is the mic stand in the way!! Would have made it to have the  scream in the shot!

Again, very happy with this shot.

Show above is lead guitarist and legend string man Robbie from itchy trigger finger performing at ballykeefe.

The slight burst of green light in the background gives a little depth to the image as the soft focus forces Robbie into the extreme foreground. I am really liking the clarity of this 50mm! The stage looks huge!

Shown above is Itchy bassist Pam performing at Ballykeefe. I like the composition and tones in this one. Would have liked a little bit more light and definition on the face but overall i think its a classy shot. Another snap from the new mighty lens!

Shown above is James Doran or Jimi Trigger as he likes to be known! The all time front man of Kilkenny prog metal outfit Itchy Trigger Finger. The guys played a stormer lastnight in what can only be described as an express set. They stage time was cut by a song due to delays earlier in the show, however, the guys still managed to get the crowd going!

Its being a few years since i’ve seen them play and i must say they’ve gotten a lot heavier and a lot more confident on stage. This was also the first time for me to test out my new 55mm lens. It was a shock to see myself shooting at shutter speeds of 500 and 1000. Everything just so clear!!

I will post up more shots from the night over the weekend when i get a chance to search for my photoshop serial number! Fucking activation shite when changing to a new computer really pisses me off!

You can also see this photo printed on canvas down at A+ Design and Print. A new Graphic design and print agency in kilkenny city, situated on Rose-Inn Street kilkenny.

Dublin Metal band, 23’s bassist performing at the Zoo Underground re-opening gig. The venue had been filled with smoke during the previous set which had now cleared out completely. This was the first time to actually try balance on a speaker while trying to not get knocked over by a mass of kids moshing their hearts out! Shot at 1/40 4.5f with a focal length of 17. A slight level and saturation change in this shot.

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Lead guitarist and vocalist, Ben Keating from Chemical Addiction performing at the re-opening of the Zoo Underground All ages gigs. Finally a smoke machine!! Even if it did eventually set off the smoke alarm and clear the place, luckily it was just after the lads finished. Shot at 1/50 4.5f with an iso of 1600. I did a little cropping in Photoshop to take out the ceiling and clean up the framing. Really happy with the light in this one.

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