Comments on: Photographing Tool

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:25:54 +0000

Its all about the mystique with Tool though. How much fun would it be to see clear, sharp photos of them in perfect light?
Would kinda ruin that element of the unknown if they were so forthcoming!
Still though, I was intending on getting you to blow these up and print em out for me Dan. Sigh… It’s a really beautiful shot though and I’m forever jealous that you got to shoot em!

By: zo

zo — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:59:43 +0000

I agree with Lee – I don’t get why they can’t light themselves properly for one song (I’m sure they could do it in a way that would retain the mood or whatever) so the photos that do get taken are good. I’m guessing they played at night too?
Still, the shot you’ve posted captures Tool pretty well

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:07:11 +0000

Wouldn’t it be preferential to have a professional photog take 10 great pictures rather then 300 grainy mobile phone pictures plastered on the web? This seems silly to me.

By: Maxine Sherrin

Maxine Sherrin — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:08:04 +0000

I really like this shot Daniel, though that may partially be because I am a Bill Henson fan. Well done on making a virtue of necessity in my opinion.

By: aida

aida — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:50:06 +0000

Love the shot of Maynard and his mo-hawk! Thanks

By: Sevi D

Sevi D — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:20:22 +0000

Nice shot.
The only way you could get more light in would be to buy Canon’s 200mm f1.8 (only about US$4000 second hand).
Hanging for the BDO shots…c’mon Dan its been 2 days. Help me out, I’ve lost my flag!

By: Simon A

Simon A — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:59:34 +0000

One Tool song usually equals 2-3 ‘normal’ songs in length anyways haha. Stinkfist, the opening song, was one of their shorter ones too.
I guess they’re always a bit restrictive. I heard Channel V got denied to film them as well, which is a shame.
Good shot under the circumstances. Can’t wait to see the rest.
Peace.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:20:20 +0000

Nice shot considering the elements involved..
I watched Tool from the stadium in Sydney, and while I must admit I was a little envious of you and Matt shooting the BDO, I really really wasn’t envying anyone trying to shoot Tool’s set..
Enjoy the editing, hopefully you can batch a lot of it..

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:57:51 +0000

How did this pic look when you lightened the background? increase contrast? remove color?

By: FWYB

FWYB — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:21:40 +0000

Considering the circumstances this is an awesome shot. I think it captures the unique energy of the band.