Took that one with 17mm just to demonstrate how small I felt down there with my 167 cm which isn't even short! So I was happy to have at least my 90mm lens for Rabarock and ended up getting portraits like this:
The lens is a really good lens, but it doesn't give you many choices for framing. Especially when being in the pit, having the first three songs for shooting which means not much space and not much time for trying out stuff. At least for me. So I've been wanting a good 70-200mm lens for concert shooting ever since. Dear Santa... ;)
I must admit the stage was also a kind of a turn off for me as far as large festivals are concerned. A stage like that and it being outside (= the light is flat and boring) is not a very intriguing combination. However, with some luck and good timing it's possible to get energetic and interesting shots as well. The Japanese band Electric Eel Shock was the best band to take photos of in Rabarock, their stage show was just amazing.
So, even though my tent was flooded (it rained almost all the time) and I didn't get much sleep...
...even though I hit my left leg really painfully on an iron rod and mosquitos massacred my legs...
...Rabarock was made worth while by the hilarious, energetic, fun guys of Electric Eel Shock.
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