ISO3200 is grainy in 100% view, but it works quite well in smaller file sizes, always depending on the right exposure and the colour and light composition the camera has to encounter.

And I totally agree on what you say about developing your own style, always gotta keep on pushing to the limits :)

Their kilts are great, and they are rockin some sick shoes and socks.

Great write-up at the end. I feel myself doing the same thing – though I’m still trying to shoot big acts. I’ve shot a couple of festivals recently, and though I only got 2-3 songs in the pit, for the most part I am working on composition (not cutting out objects or the singer), as well as controlling my lighting more and more. It definitely is a challenge, but after awhile of working on the weaknesses they will become strengths and set you apart from other concert-photogs. I just gotta keep it up. Keep shootin!

And I didn’t know 3200 on the d300 could be so clean… I’ll have to test mine sometime soon! I always stay at 1600 or below.

Cheers!
Chris