Motion City Soundtrack Concert Shot

[Gromguitar4]

Hello all,

I took this for my school newspaper back in college. What are your thoughts? No real PP has gone into the photo. Thanks!

[Gromguitar4]

Sorry forgot to include the Exif:

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 80 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[KaaPhotography]

I like the lighting on this image. Boosting the ISO allowed you to hand-hold this without flash and get the shot. In my opinion, this image is not harmed at all by the extra "noise" produced by boosting the ISO which can be a problem in some situations.

[Gromguitar4]

Yeah, they are really picky about how you can shoot at the House of Blues. The whole deal of 3 songs, no flash, etc. I have always wondered how people feel about the noise that comes along with having such a high ISO. Do you think that it is to be expected for concert shots? Looking at all of the old shots from something like Rolling Stone, you can tell that grain was a problem for them too. I guess it adds character. Thoughts?