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  1. Quite interesting topic. I just discussed that with a friend because when you look at what technology I will have with me in the shows, you would just wonder if I still wanna see the band.
    I have seen U2 twice so far (Popmart and 360) and both shows weren't the best spot to see stage etc. I have something to catch up on!

    Back in the day, I saw arms, heads and black backs of cameras and no stage. Meanwhile; i at least can look at their screens to still see somthing, being a short person myself.

    I will bring 2 cams and a recorder taping two streams. But I always try to not disturb others (unless they don't give a damn about if they disturb me) and take pics and videos more stealthy. I'm a concert photographer too and my passion is to capture the music in pictures. So also when I'm in the audience I always wanna capture the moment. For me, for others.

    On the other hand, seeing only screens can get annoying. Or people using their flahes all the time though these are completely useless in 98% of the device/camera.
    I think it's fairly alright that people use the given technology to save the moment. We've done it before, well, I always had a camera whereever I went.
    What bothers me too is, people doing other things and not even caring about the show. Folks who at least film Bono are there and they are like "OMG, I gotta shoot that, I can't believe I'm here" - that's okay. But those who only stare at their phone, don't even realize what song is playing because it's more important to tweet the world what a ridiculous haircut the girl next to them has, they are really idiots.
    I was at Springsteen two years ago and was in the back of the arena. People around me were busy drinking, talking, discussing, typing on their phones - I really wanted to shout at them: so you paid 90€ to just drink beer and tell everyone "I've been there!" but you cannot name a single song played tonight??!

    At least, to speak for myself, I'm not the type clapping, jumping, screaming, dancing all the time. Most of the time I just stand there, stare in awe and have a stupid grin on my face. And while I'm standing that still, I figured I can even hold a camera. Camera, not a phone. I will use my iPhone if my camera dies, tho. It does 60fps as well. And I promised a friend in Ohio to facetime the show beginning for her so we can be at the same show once tho we're 6000km apart.

    And yes. If you are too dumb and only hold your phone vertical, DROP IT. Or at least do not try to impress people by uploading that shit to YT, keep the crap for yourself, please.
  2. Just wanted to post here that it can be different, this is a pic from NY7:



    No phones, just fans enjoying themselves!
  3. There is a lot of passion packed into this photo, probably one of the best audience photos from this tour. Everyone is literally doing whatever the heck they want to do. The best part is seeing the guys literally right next to Bono with their hands up, mouths open, and eyes closed.

    Also, this photo makes Bono's hair actually look halfway decent in this color.
  4. A rare picture, I believe.
    I watched a part of the Sydney ZOO TV video last weekend. The difference in crowd behaviour is huge.
    It really is striking.


  6. I count 17 cell phones or cameras.
  7. You missed one - bottom right.
  9. He means bottom right, just under Bono's left foot.

    Anyway, there's STILL more people enjoying losing themselves in the moment that photocrapying it - something that hasn't proven to be true lately in lots of pics.

    And btw, it's ironic that you, who have videotaped lots of shows in full, point this out (same goes for me lol)
  11. I used to film my favorite songs and take lots of pics at concerts, but I never went back to look at them, so now I just enjoy being there and don't miss out on anything due to being too busy playing with my camera settings.
  12. Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
    He means bottom right, just under Bono's left foot.

    Anyway, there's STILL more people enjoying losing themselves in the moment that photocrapying it - something that hasn't proven to be true lately in lots of pics.

    And btw, it's ironic that you, who have videotaped lots of shows in full, point this out (same goes for me lol)
    Not sure that it is overwhelmingly filled with non-photo people. If there is 18 people in the pic with cameras, how many are really there not shooting at this moment? 30? Still 1/3 of the people are using a camera...

    And as far as me (videoguy) goes? I camera is NOT above my head, and I have a 3M privacy filter on my screen, so it's black/not visible to almost everyone but me.
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