Robben Ford Discussion

marinblues · Last edited by marinblues on Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:42 am; edited 2 times in total

I was hesitating in posting this but since Elizabeth "broke the ice", here we go...

Earlier on this month I attended Robben's show with BlueLob, arbeen, my friend Rudy and his wife Valeria.

Rudy is a great admirer of Robben and we have become friends through an Italian newsgroup, talking about Robben of course. Rudy is an architect by profession, a keen blues guitarist and IMHO a most talented photographer.

We both brought our camera's that night. I respected the no-flash policy and generated the smudgiest photo gunk that one can immagine. Rudy brought his old-style Nikon with a 800ASA film and took a few (6 or 7) well sought out shots.

I am here attaching what I find is the best photo of Robben I have ever seen. It sums up Robben as a whole: the guitarist, the musician, the bluesman, the man, the music, the passion, the humbleness, the eternal youth.....

Thanks Rudy. Smile

marin

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Marc Greeson · Member Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 15 Location: Uxbridge MA

Marin,I can't believe how amazing your photo is of Robben.Thanks a bunch for posting it.I truly love reading all the posts from everyone.I don't reply otfen but the photo is really moving.I agree,I think it reflects Robben's personality perfectly.

marinblues · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2003 3:48 pm Post subject:

Marc,

I have been looking at it for days...it is so expressive.

I just had to show it to you people.

I can only take the credit for posting it here. The photo is by Rudy.

I am glad that it made you post. Smile

marin

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elizabeth

That is a phenomenal photograph. It is also a testament to Nikon, analog cameras, and black and white film...(did he push the ASA or shoot at 800...what kind of a lens did he use...brand of film, Agfa maybe???) Ewww, I sound like a gear head, huh?

Makes me glad I did not sell my Nikon F; I think I am going to have to dig it out and learn how to use it again.

Gorgeous! Spectacular! Molto benne! Que bella! Bravo Rudy!

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kirk95 · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2003 9:32 pm Post subject:

That is a killer shot!!!!!!!!

Cool

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garylamarLOUDguitar · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 14

Truely a magic moment! What a wonderful shot. I am a cinematographer and photographer in my day job. I can only pass on the highest compliments.

Plus, you got to be there in the first place!!!!
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Leftbender · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:56 pm Post subject:

Just found me an amazing new wallpaper for my P.C. by courtesy of
Marin the bluesman!!! Cool

Way to go Marin! Still nothing can beat the chemical photography!

Bluelobster · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:37 am Post subject: Digital Vs Analogic

Hi All , it's the eternal fight . Iwas there and i remember he said he had
to pûsh the ASA. So he was not really sure of the final look but he had great hope. It makes me think About how Black & white is Magic, when the photographer wait the right spot.
Blob.

rude · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:07 am Post subject:

Hi there!
That's the first time, I've been a lurker up until now, but I took the chance to register and thank everybody!
You all are very very kind, I'm speechless!

in particular......

Marin:
wow! what can I say? You are a friend!
only one thing: you wrote "keen blues guitarist", but you have to pronounce "crap blues guitarist" Very Happy

Elizabeth:
wow again, you're so kind!
Some gear informations for you:
Nikon F80, with 85/1,8 (I've got a F801 too, with a 24/2.8, a 50/1.8 and 180/2. Cool

BTW, I sold my old Nikon F.... don't do it, is such a stupid thing to do Sad

Film was a kodak Tmax (400 ASA) pushed to 800, the scanner is an Acer scanwit 2700 dpi, and..... yes, I've got the GAS Very Happy

(BTW, the last thing I bought is a beautiful G&L ASAT special, last saturday... gas, gas)
thanks again!

garylamarLOUDguitar:
what can I say? thank you , I appreciate so much your compliments ( I still think that is not such a good shot, BTW... too much contrast etc...).

Bluelobster:
You remember right, mate. I've pushed to 800.... and I agree, black and white is magic!

thanx to everybody again!!

rudy

Filmore · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:54 am Post subject: amazing !

Hey Marin,

It's a foto that say everything about the artist himself !
Such a dynamic shot at a dynamic moment.......wooooww.

Thanx....Marin !

Greetings,
Fill from Brussels
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telefunk1 · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:23 am Post subject:

cool shoes

marinblues · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:51 am Post subject:

Bluelobster · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:55 am Post subject: Hey Rudy

I forgot to welcome U too Embarassed

Is there any chance to see more than one pic??

See you .
Blob Laughing

bluesman · Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 219 Location: UK

Fantastic shot mate, top art!!!

nineacres · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 3:05 am Post subject:

What about Robben doing a live CD with THIS sort of cover art? I think that would really get the message across to potential buyers.
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