Back from the theater... it was, interesting... to say the least... haha. I had heard the show was silly and over-the-top, but i dont think i was quite prepared for just how insane it was. Overall though, it was fun. It had its moments, some really funny moments. And then there were times where I was scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck I was watching. Haha. But in a good way. In a crazy out-of-this-world way.
Kerry and Cheyenne were great. The whole cast was great. Some very talented folks here. I have to say I didnt think much of Whoopi. She was so... mediocre. I get that her role was small, but the "evil woman" also had a small role and she was very memorable. Good for Whoops I guess... I'm sure she's having fun. Best of luck to her during her run... the audience ate her up.
Thanks! It took us a while to get out of the theater and by the time we got to the stage door the crowds were pretty huge. Everyone cramming together to get a glimpse of Whoops. I did the best I could. Trying to squeeze my huge camera thru the crowds.
I love the last picture. It's really excellent! Thanks for your thoughts on XANADU, as well.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
wonderfulwiz - if you want to snatch up the last photo, here it is in bigger size:
brian - i shoot with the Canon 40D. The lens I used to take these photos was the Canon 24-70mm 2.8L USM lens. I also used the Canon Speedlite 580EX II off camera flash to help with the poor outside lighting.
And I like to think I'm a somewhat decent photographer... :)
Testing - where were you sitting? we did the student rush thing and were way off to the side. great view though. no obstruction.
I was surprised at just how simple this show was. Barely no sets, a tiny cast (playing multiple roles), no real big special effects... and yet everything ran pretty smoothly... i guess thats a true testament to a great cast. everyone on their game.
Court - by all means go ahead! it actually makes me happier to know someone enjoyed it that much! :)
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
emcee - thats cool. i wish i had known others were going. would have been fun to meet some of you fellow BWW-ers.
Miss Penny - hmmm... I'd say somewhere around $3200 if you count the Speedlite. Which is a bargain if you know anything about serious SLR cameras... My dream camera is the Canon 5D, but i wont be able to afford it for years.
and by then they'll have much better stuff out.
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i wish! i bought the 40D right when it came out, i'm sure you can find it for cheaper now. The lenses are hit-or-miss. They dont ever really drop in price, especially the popular ones like the 24-70mm. Its such a friggin pricey hobby. But i love it.
cubanpab, your pictures probably wouldn't turn out that much better with a Canon 5D than it already does on your 40D. I think the lens and the photographer matters more. Again, your pictures are great. Tack sharp.