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Best of Carlos Santana 2010
Best of Carlos Santana 2010
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Challenge: Best of 2010 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A200
Lens: Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: Jul 11, 2010
Date Uploaded: Feb 11, 2011

 I'd be lying if I said that I didn't care how this shot does because it happens to be one of my all time fave shots that I've ever taken.

I had waited for nearly 30 years to see Carlos Santana in concert and FINALLY on the day of my 54th birthday, I got to see him in concert. That was a thrill in and of itself.

To get this shot, I had to wait my chance to sneak past security. I did that as well and got this shot, people rocking away beside me. It wasn't easy to get to that point or to get this shot with being bumped into the entire time.

It may not fit the typical Free Study Style shots or even DPC winning shots in general but, it's THE best shot I've taken in 2010 for all of the reasons listed above.

I'm sure that some advertising style shots will take the cake and this one will sink to near the bottom of the pack but, it's in because I love it. I'll regret the scores I'll see on this and regret having entered it because of them but, I'm being brave and putting it in anyways because I'm PROUD of this shot! :)

Best of Wishes to this shot in this challenge!

[Feb. 15th, 2011 11:08:45 AM]

I don't know..but, I kind of considered Carlos Santana, himself.... a "wow factor"!!! LOL ;) I was actually lucky to get this shot after sneaking past security to get closer. Didn't have a lot of time or chance to ask him to pose while I got the lighting right. ;) LOL ;)



[Feb. 19th, 2011 12:42:26 PM]

Laughing at myself here..."Hey....Carlos....sssspppppp....can you pose for me? I need a shot for a DPC challenge...BEFORE Security carts me off and escorts me off the grounds!" LOL ;) Thanks Enzo for your comment...it created imagery that had me laughing at myself. :)

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Sigma DP1x
02/19/2011 01:36:57 PM
I'd prefer to see a moment that shows him a bit more engaged, ecstatic, whatever. Maybe it's his angle. The technicals seem good enough.
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Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
 02/19/2011 11:19:24 AM
Great shot, very well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 02/19/2011 10:40:42 AM
I can almost hear "Europa" coming through the photograph!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 02/18/2011 01:23:16 AM
Lucky!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 02/15/2011 08:24:42 PM
We saw him last summer also. He put on a great show.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 02/15/2011 12:23:42 PM
you have good lighting and clarity
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 02/14/2011 06:54:19 AM
good crowd snap but lacks wow factor
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
 02/14/2011 02:07:31 AM
a great live action night shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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