Brian May and Stereo photography

Johndav · 08-20-2018, 04:02 PM - **1 Like**

Went to see guitar genius Brian May at the Edinburgh Book Festival, where he was promoting a book about 19th century stereo photography alongside Roger Taylor (not the drummer).
As well as talking about the work of George Washington Wilson, Brian mentioned his own forays into the world of 3-D photography and a book he published featuring his own stereo images, many of his own group Queen.
Lomography covered this nicely in a post Stereo Photography: An Interview with Brian May · Lomography and whilst it doesn't disclose the stereo camera Brian used, you can't argue with his impecible taste in conventional 35mm SLRs

**Alex645** · 08-20-2018, 05:22 PM

I am envious. I went to LOTS of rock concerts in my youth including Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, ELP, CSNY, Boston, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, etc, but nothing compared to three Queen concerts back in the late 70's in California. Freddie on vocals, Roger on drums, John on bass, and Brian's wizardry on lead guitar (and sometime acoustic). Pure magic.

**kcjonez** · 08-20-2018, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Johndav

Went to see guitar genius Brian May at the Edinburgh Book Festival, where he was promoting a book about 19th century stereo photography alongside Roger Taylor (not the drummer).
As well as talking about the work of George Washington Wilson, Brian mentioned his own forays into the world of 3-D photography and a book he published featuring his own stereo images, many of his own group Queen.
Lomography covered this nicely in a post Stereo Photography: An Interview with Brian May · Lomography and whilst it doesn't disclose the stereo camera Brian used, you can't argue with his impecible taste in conventional 35mm SLRs

This is cool. Thanks Johndav.
Jeff Bridges is also into stereo photography and photography in general. His camera of choice is a Wide-lux.
JeffBridges.com Photography

**twilhelm** · 08-20-2018, 09:11 PM

That was a great interview and very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

**Kevin B123** · 08-20-2018, 11:40 PM

As a kid I had one of those 3D viewers with discs of the Appolo missions, the command and Luna modules were really stunning, like you could imagine being there. I can see the attraction.

timb64 · 08-21-2018, 01:59 AM

He's quite the Renaissance man,Brian.Fantastic guitarist,photographer,heavily into conservation/animal rights,PhD in Astrophysics and practical too,he built his iconic guitar with his father's help.
If it wasn't for the poodle perm I'd have a bit of a man crush on him

08-20-2018, 04:02 PM - 1 Like	#1
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	Brian May and Stereo photography Went to see guitar genius Brian May at the Edinburgh Book Festival, where he was promoting a book about 19th century stereo photography alongside Roger Taylor (not the drummer). As well as talking about the work of George Washington Wilson, Brian mentioned his own forays into the world of 3-D photography and a book he published featuring his own stereo images, many of his own group Queen. Lomography covered this nicely in a post Stereo Photography: An Interview with Brian May · Lomography and whilst it doesn't disclose the stereo camera Brian used, you can't argue with his impecible taste in conventional 35mm SLRs

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Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	I am envious. I went to LOTS of rock concerts in my youth including Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, ELP, CSNY, Boston, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, etc, but nothing compared to three Queen concerts back in the late 70's in California. Freddie on vocals, Roger on drums, John on bass, and Brian's wizardry on lead guitar (and sometime acoustic). Pure magic.

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kcjonez Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mount Desert, Maine, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 861	Originally posted by Johndav Went to see guitar genius Brian May at the Edinburgh Book Festival, where he was promoting a book about 19th century stereo photography alongside Roger Taylor (not the drummer). As well as talking about the work of George Washington Wilson, Brian mentioned his own forays into the world of 3-D photography and a book he published featuring his own stereo images, many of his own group Queen. Lomography covered this nicely in a post Stereo Photography: An Interview with Brian May · Lomography and whilst it doesn't disclose the stereo camera Brian used, you can't argue with his impecible taste in conventional 35mm SLRs This is cool. Thanks Johndav. Jeff Bridges is also into stereo photography and photography in general. His camera of choice is a Wide-lux. JeffBridges.com Photography

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twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	That was a great interview and very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

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Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	As a kid I had one of those 3D viewers with discs of the Appolo missions, the command and Luna modules were really stunning, like you could imagine being there. I can see the attraction.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	He's quite the Renaissance man,Brian.Fantastic guitarist,photographer,heavily into conservation/animal rights,PhD in Astrophysics and practical too,he built his iconic guitar with his father's help. If it wasn't for the poodle perm I'd have a bit of a man crush on him