TE meet in MTL Photo

Photographer’s Note

I took this photo at some Jazz Club/restaurant in Montreal. This photo was taken during the very successful TE meeting in Montreal.

After spending the day taking photographs on the streets of MTL, In the evening we retired to this nice place for some good music, food and drinks. Thanks Charles, it was a very good recommendation

I had a great pleasure of meeting some excellent people from TE. Please click on the theme to see more photos from the TE meeting in Montreal that was presided by
Charles: cam and his wife Colette,
Inna (a_i_ren),
me (sarju),
Nina (ninadev),
Louis (lotis),
Flavia (Flavia),
Rebecca (pavlova),
and the chief conspirator/organizer Harjit (hoorge).

Cheers !!!

rajju, robertosalguero, riclopes, a_i_ren, Flavia, jwmunro, thea0211 has marked this note useful

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grantlp (2104) 2007-06-21 0:26

Hi Sarju,
A very interesting perspective in this iamge. I like the arty feel to the composition with the main focus on the jazz musicians....between the two glasses of ale. Warm tones...and obviously it was a warm, friendly get-together. Always great to hear that TE members are making the time to meet one another.Well done.
Cheers Grant

robertosalguero (110) 2007-06-21 0:51

I'ms sure your meeting was a success Sarju. I like how you used the beer mugs to frame the musicians. Being Montreal such an artsy and sofisticated place why not show jazz right? Good light and colours. Your perspective of the place and moment is very good. Nice work and thanks :-)

Roberto

riclopes (33143) 2007-06-21 4:09

Yes!!!!! Problably the photo I loved more from all I saw in your flikr gallery, Sarju. The framing of the jazz scene, bettween these two giant glasses is awesome. Love the interplay of the brownish color bettween the violin and the reflections on the glasses. Fantastic jazz mood in this dark environment. Perfect quality of the image on this 'night' capture, but the best of all is the originality of the composition.
Um grande abraço,
ricardo

delkoo (35024) 2007-06-21 4:45

hi sarju
excellent idea to frame the musicians between two beers, lovely warm colours too.
well done cheers
didier
-:))))

a_i_ren (1315) 2007-06-21 14:02

I am glad You`ve enjoyed Montreal atmosphere, Sarju; must be a huge cultural shock for you, compare to Ottawa :-))) Too bad I had to leave earlier
Two beers and contrabass looks awesome.
inna

Flavia (10202) 2007-06-21 22:29

Hi Sarju,

I was hoping one of you guys posted a picture taking in this amzng place. The name is 'La maison du Jazz' and Charles told me that its a very traditional jazz bar in Montreal. I wish I was there with you guys, unfortunately I had to leave. The opicture is great and reflects very well the spirit of this great place. The band framed with beer! Ingenous my friend. Have a nice trip to US. I may really go to Ottawa this weekend for the day. The packing and arrangiments are almost ready, so we want to enjoy a little.

Cheers,

Flavia

jwmunro (6279) 2007-06-24 11:56

Hello Sarju -

Well done - these types of images are very hard to capture. I was on a workshop in San Antonio several years back where we did the same thing. I was shooting film at the time and had little to no success. This is a bright and sharp image and the movement of the bass players adds to the dynamic of the image. I am not sure I like the beer mugs in the FG but they seem to work and focus attention at the right spot. Exposure, DOF, etc, etc is right where it should be. Well done, again.

Thank you for sharing.

John

cam (8880) 2007-06-24 15:58

Hi Sarju
I was waiting for you to post this photo.I saw you work so much on it.
The composition is ideal,sandwiched between the two beer mug.Luckily,we both drank the same kind of beer.
The atmosphere at the jazz bar fits nicely with the fantastic day we had,the right way to end the day.
Considering the dark light of the place,your shot came out very clear.What ISO did you use.
And I am curious about what you do not want to say on the net?
Take care my friend
Charles

thea0211 (1355) 2007-07-14 23:42

hi sarju,
i read any photographer should have a bar shot in his/her portofolio - this one of yours is quite pleasant to watch - well captured musical scenery between the two beer mugs - warm overall colors from my favorite kind of indoor lightning :) - well seen!
thanks,
dora

bfly (5737) 2008-05-14 13:14

very nice photo Sarju...I loved your composition...
and I envy you for the meeting...
brgds