Pigs (Three Different Ones) played by Roger Waters @ Desert Trip

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Roger Waters wrote “Pigs” in 1977 (for Pink Floyd). Everyone laughed when he performed it at Desert Trip with these images of Trump on the (“Animals” cover) stage. Everyone laughed because they didn’t imagine Trump would actually be elected.

Today, 40 years later, the words seem more applicable than ever. And by “today” I don’t mean “now”, I mean “TODAY”, January 20, 2017.

“Big man, pig man, ha ha, charade you are
You well heeled big wheel, ha ha, charade you are
And when your hand is on your heart
You’re nearly a good laugh
Almost a joker
With your head down in the pig bin
Saying “keep on digging”
Pig stain on your fat chin
What do you hope to find?
When you’re down in the pig mine
You’re nearly a laugh
You’re nearly a laugh
But you’re really a cry.
…
You’re nearly a good laugh
Almost worth a quick grin
You like the feel of steel
You’re hot stuff with a hat pin
And good fun with a hand gun
You’re nearly a laugh
You’re nearly a laugh
But you’re really a cry.
Hey you White House, ha ha, charade you are”

Posted on January 20th, 2017 under Other. Tags: concert photography, desert trip, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750, roger waters. Comments Off on Happy Inauguration Day

I saw The Who a couple times before, once in the 1990s and once in 2000 (at one of John Entwistle’s last shows), and it was fun to see them again at Desert Trip after a 16-year break. I cried a little bit during “The Kids Are Alright” but that’s only because I’m a new empty nester.

Posted on October 19th, 2016 under Other. Tags: concert photography, desert trip, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750, the who. Comments Off on The Who @ Desert Trip

Desert Trip is over but not forgotten. Today a bootleg of the first weekend arrived in my inbox, and I’ve been enjoying Desert Trip again.

Posted on October 17th, 2016 under Other. Tags: california, desert trip, dusk, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750, sunset. Comments Off on Desert Dusk

Roger Waters @ Desert Trip

I wouldn’t have gone to Desert Trip if Roger Waters hadn’t been on the bill. The thought of seeing him again is what interested me from the outset. I’ve seen him four times before, each time bigger and better than the last. I’ve been to hundreds of, if not over a thousand, shows in my lifetime, and those five shows are all in my Top 10.

The Desert Trip Photography Experience

The images found at The Desert Trip Photography Experience don’t appear to be available online. For instance, this one of Roger, taken by Michael Putland when Pink Floyd played at the 1975 Knebworth Festival in the UK, I hadn’t seen before and can’t find online.

Posted on October 12th, 2016 under Other. Tags: concert photography, desert trip, fireworks, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750, roger waters. Comments Off on Roger Waters @ Desert Trip

Award Winning “The Birth of Sake” at the 2016 Ashland Independent Film Festival

One of my favorite films from the 2016 Ashland Independent Film Festival, The Birth of Sake, is showing on PBS over the next few days. See the trailer and check your local listings here.

Posted on September 6th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: ashland independent film festival aiff, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750. Comments Off on The Birth of Sake