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Iya Kahn

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This is Iya Kahn at the Palms in Las Vegas, taken with a borrowed camera back in 2004 because I couldn't afford my own. 

I'm placing this in the action category.  It's soulful in a way I think a lot of people have forgotten about.  It harbors the heartbreaking tones and beaten words that spill from the lips of blues singers and the explosion of anger when they get down to the grit of it all...I don't think the blues are dead just yet.

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  1. alexrv1

    20:15 EST, 29.Feb.08
    Sweet! This picture rocks!

  2. Karlito

    15:44 EST, 29.Feb.08

    That is an excellent photo, could definately be used as am album cover or promo poster, give him a call.

    it really captures the moment it was taken, i find myself freezing when i look at the photo, as i'm waiting for him to sing the next line, strange but true....

    keep up the good work babe... and dont forget the little people when you make it big.....

  3. stayze25

    10:25 EST, 27.Feb.08
    Love it!

  4. Daddy Warbucks

    13:14 EST, 26.Feb.08
    To quoth George Carlin, "It's not enough to know how to play the blues. You need to know why those notes need to be played."

    This pictures embodies all that is the blues.

  5. kenk

    13:11 EST, 26.Feb.08
    What a great moment captured. You sure can tell how much he's feeling it! Where can I get a print?

  6. drscribble

    06:18 EST, 26.Feb.08
    ridiculous!

  7. mustabnabeatufilbaby

    13:47 EST, 15.Jan.08

    this picture is almost as good as getting harrassed by a cop in an empty parking lot at 4 in the morning

  8. mikeymike4321

    21:29 EST, 14.Jan.08
    Sleepy Mikey

  9. mikeymike4321

    21:25 EST, 14.Jan.08
    when I get back we gotta go to the beach again so you can use some of this raw talent taking pictures of important subject matter..... such as me

  10. mikeymike4321

    21:24 EST, 14.Jan.08
    nice pic 2

  11. mikeymike4321

    21:23 EST, 14.Jan.08
    nice pic 1

  12. mikeymike4321

    21:22 EST, 14.Jan.08
    You already know you is the shit!!!
    but nice pic anywho

  13. Jamie B.

    20:26 EST, 14.Jan.08
    Love love love it!!!

  14. Carlos

    12:28 EST, 14.Jan.08
    Great photograph.

  15. DJDayWon

    12:31 EST, 13.Jan.08
    I always love performance shots like this. Especially when it's a shot of a singer in the middle of doing their thing. You can almost feel the song without ever even hearing it.

  16. The Original GW

    06:10 EST, 13.Jan.08
    Awesome photo!!!  I love it!

  17. marebear317

    04:01 EST, 13.Jan.08
    Love it. Ab Fab!

  18. Sarah Jane

    19:22 EST, 12.Jan.08
    Another great shot!  MUAH!

  19. golden boy

    17:26 EST, 12.Jan.08
    nice...nothing says the blues like sepia tones and sunglasses.  Good luck with the camera.  If you win it I'm going to borrow you to do press kit photos at some point

  20. Balls

    03:50 EST, 12.Jan.08
    Holy intensity!  I can almost smell him.

  21. seanq73

    19:11 EST, 11.Jan.08
    a photo that truly captures a soul

  22. baraka

    13:58 EST, 11.Jan.08
    Love the subject and composition.  It's all oozing with soul.  Clearly this is from a photographer with a vision.

  23. Ninja Dunny

    04:27 EST, 11.Jan.08
    My roomie is a camera ninja! Way to go! Great work!

  24. supergordo

    01:45 EST, 11.Jan.08
    Sweet Photo! The light on the glasses and the stubble of the beard make the photo come to life!

  25. tj

    01:08 EST, 11.Jan.08
    This picture is perfect in every way, you can really feel the passion. Awesome job!

  26. MOLI Matt

    19:44 EST, 10.Jan.08
    I really like the lighting effect

  27. classicaleddie

    19:28 EST, 10.Jan.08
    I'm pretty much blown away by the... aw, geez - SOUL here. (wish there was a better/different word.) but seriously - the angle, raw energy, cool mix of focus/blur. wow.

  28. the_roman

    18:14 EST, 10.Jan.08
    You really captured the essence of music here, I love the pic! You have the talent!

  29. travis

    17:49 EST, 10.Jan.08
    Great pic!  You should definitely win!

  30. silysiren

    17:32 EST, 10.Jan.08
    Stunning.  I love the sepia tone. 

  31. dredgerie

    17:12 EST, 10.Jan.08
    I love this picture! It's an instant classic.

  32. erezginat

    16:16 EST, 10.Jan.08
    Killer shot! lots of soul...

  33. Sadler

    15:45 EST, 10.Jan.08
    With or without the guitar, the guy has soul.  The shot captures the passion of the artist.

  34. Blanx

    14:54 EST, 10.Jan.08
    Beautimous!

  35. carrot

    14:53 EST, 10.Jan.08

    This is a photo that makes you feel like you were there, in the front row.  I can picture what his voice sounds like and what he may be singing about.
      A great shot that captures the mood of the performance.  
                       Wonderful work!

  36. Rockin Red

    13:44 EST, 10.Jan.08
    This is an amazing picture. I love the angle and shadow. Great work.

  37. clefiance

    13:04 EST, 10.Jan.08
    Wow, this picture really sets the ideal mood for a jazz concert.

  38. JeremyG

    00:35 EST, 10.Jan.08
    God I love the blues.  I wasn't at the show, but just looking at this great pic makes me sad that I missed it.  Great pic!!!

  39. jayfenster

    19:27 EST, 09.Jan.08
    he certainly appears to have the right to sing the blues.

  40. cnech

    18:21 EST, 09.Jan.08
    This is a really cool picture....i can't take one this good with my own cameras.Wish i had your talent*sigh*

  41. WallyBB

    16:16 EST, 09.Jan.08
    Amazing stuff, I am a fan! The image is awesome, and the lighting is perfect, this is pretty in all the right ways.

  42. LuisM

    13:54 EST, 09.Jan.08
    Borrowed camera or not a great shot!

  43. Monty King

    11:44 EST, 09.Jan.08
    AWESOME lighting and the guitar seems to come right through and sooth me! BON CHANCE!

  44. walkaways

    01:57 EST, 09.Jan.08

    This photo is ace!  Definitely a winner if I've ever seen one.

  45. chop

    22:04 EST, 08.Jan.08
    This is an awesome picture, the sephia tone is a nice touch

  46. kittens

    21:58 EST, 08.Jan.08
    This shot really puts me there.

  47. squiggy80

    21:42 EST, 08.Jan.08
    It's totally a picture I would buy, fight crowds to get signed, and then frame. Awesome angle!

  48. pbroft

    21:05 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Easily the best!

  49. webjester

    20:09 EST, 08.Jan.08
    I love the glimmer of light off his sunglasses! Perfect description for this shot as well!

    -Webjester

  50. amfletch

    19:50 EST, 08.Jan.08
    this pic makes me want to make sweet sweet love to you ... and you ... and you ... and you ;)

  51. roxy foxy roxy

    19:46 EST, 08.Jan.08
    hope you win the camera doll!! I didn't catch the first part of your bulletin till now! so here i am!  :)

  52. roxy foxy roxy

    19:46 EST, 08.Jan.08
    hope you win the camera doll!! I didn't catch the first part of your bulletin till now! so here i am!  :)

  53. mikali_157

    18:57 EST, 08.Jan.08

    Great shot. 

  54. soccergirlburg19

    18:43 EST, 08.Jan.08
    This is a sweet photo. It definitely captures the passion of a blues singer

  55. torroled

    18:40 EST, 08.Jan.08
    I thought it would be good. I did not expect it to be great!!

  56. filmpen

    18:25 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Yeah, that's nice.

  57. VegasGirl_AKA

    17:58 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Wow that is an awesome shot! I can feel the music just by looking at it!

  58. BillyB

    17:49 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Bitching shot!

  59. dcota4

    17:44 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Nice Photograph! I like how you captured the lighting perfectly.  No one can leave here without singing the blues.

  60. leelootang

    17:43 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Quintessential "crossroads" moment.

  61. Akire56

    17:36 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Iya Kahn never looked so good!

  62. sarahthiele

    17:32 EST, 08.Jan.08

    This is a beautiful photo! I want a copy ! ! ! ! !

    ~S

  63. kellyblais

    17:05 EST, 08.Jan.08

    Amazing shot! I love how you caught the light reflecting off his glasses. Great work!

  64. corkyg

    16:56 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Very cool shot! I dig the eeriness of the light in the background, combined with the shinning light of the singer's shades.

  65. scbeachboy

    16:54 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Solid picture, this guy looks serious about music!  How do I find more like this?!?!?

  66. mikee

    16:46 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Great composition and lighting

  67. lmclemons

    16:46 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Great shot... composition and contrast are perfect! I feel like I'm right there with 'em.

  68. Kimberlee

    16:41 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Incredible photo. It grabs you and brings you into the moment. 

  69. carisse

    16:40 EST, 08.Jan.08

    that's a sound photo sister!

  70. lhunt

    16:31 EST, 08.Jan.08
    What an amazing picture!

  71. starslinds

    16:28 EST, 08.Jan.08
    awesome shot! i love the spot light in the the background

  72. ginko72

    16:24 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Classic jazz performance shot. Crisp and well framed.

  73. Wirenut

    00:09 EST, 08.Jan.08
    Great Picture!

  74. sarahephoto

    23:37 EST, 07.Jan.08
    I love live blues!  I can almost hear him belting it out ... great shot!

  75. Brizznizzle

    23:20 EST, 07.Jan.08
    You know I always thought you were the best! This photo is amazing! You can definitely feel the emotion he was feeling at the time.

  76. crdmusic

    16:49 EST, 07.Jan.08
    Nice!

  77. jericha

    16:08 EST, 07.Jan.08
    Right you are. Blues be alive and kickin.'