Saturday, 04 April 2009

• Today I returned to my roots...sorta

  Many of you don't know that I got my start in professional photography photographing jazz musicians and rock bands. This is how I paid my way through college. Today I returned back to my roots. Chuck Negron and his band were doing an outdoor gig in Bonita Springs, FL just a few miles from my home in Naples. Chuck is a Facebook friend of mine. I photographed him many years ago when he was the lead singer of 3 Dog Night. In my mind HE was the band-anyone even remember the other 2 Dogs ? As this was just a fun assignment I decided to travel light and do the whole job with my wife's little point & shoot digital-a Fuji S7000. I bought this camera used for $ 50 at a swap meet !
  The day was perfect, we plopped our lawn chairs in the 2nd row and I just shot from my seat. Chuck and his band (which includes not only his son but also his grandson) were really cooking. Although Chuck is one of the real rock and roll survivors his voice and ability to entertain a crowd of all ages hasn't gone away. What a great way to spend a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in Southwest Florida ! Thanks Chuck !!!

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