Comments on: U2 in the rain

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:18:17 +0000

I was there and took some photos myself, but NOTHING like the great ones you got. What a fantastic concert!

By: morgan

morgan — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:05:45 +0000

Dan, back in the days when you were a fresh faced little U2 fan did you ever fantasize about doing this?
What days are you in Melbs? I’m out of town til Sun nite. Would be fun to catch up for a quick beer/coffee if there’s time.

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:00:54 +0000

That’s great to know, thanks Dan, I have that lens and have yet to use it in rain…
Cheers.

By: dan

dan — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:32:11 +0000

Thanks for the comments folks.
Dean – to tell you the truth i used nothing to protect my camera. I was out there thinking ‘stuff it, i don’t care if my camera rusts, i will get these shots’.
That said, i was using a Canon L series lens, which is supposed to be weather sealed and very hardy to the elements. It also has a large lens hood to protect the glass from the rain. So i knew the lens ought to be fine.
As soon as the third song was over i found cover and spent some time drying off my gear. Everything survived fine. I’m running out of the nine lives my camera has already survived.

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:01:55 +0000

What did you use over your camera to protect from the elements Dan? self made bag? Great shots, I agree the rain definitely adds something…

By: Kell

Kell — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:06:21 +0000

Oh Dan! Wasn’t it TOTALLY MIND BLOWING! Your photos are pretty amazing there too, you lucky bugger. Bestgigever!

By: Vix

Vix — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:37:39 +0000

How good was it! I’ve now been Bono-fied.
Here’s a little present for you and Elmo… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn7D1NdoLcs
Even from the rafters you could feel the magic.
Vix

By: nicole

nicole — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 04:35:51 +0000

fantastic shots, Dan. i had so much fun last night. that rain was indeed a godsend just when it was getting a little too hot in the crowd. Elmo – your review is great.

By: elmo

elmo — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:11:03 +0000

and here's my review!

By: Zac

Zac — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:52:30 +0000

Great shots – the rain adds so much to the effect, and is quite a fitting way to capture Bono