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August 25, 2009

[Photos] Keith Urban @ Verizon Center

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Arena shoots generally mean one of two things. A nice big photo pit and a very high stage, or a shoot from the soundboard requiring a very large (and long) lens. More and more I find soundboard shoots are the norm. Outside of the extra gear that's required to shoot them, I don't have anything against soundboard shoots, but it's always nice when it's clear the artist has thought about where the photographers will shoot from. Take Bruce Springsteen for example. The Boss set us photogs up with a platform all to ourselves directly beside the soundboard. We had a nice, elevated view of the show enabling us to get some hands in the bottom of the frame, but nothing obstructing our shots.

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May 19, 2009

[Photos] Bruce Springsteen @ Verizon Center

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It was a shame I only got to stay for three songs, but even in that short time I could see why everyone considers Springsteen a "must see." "Badlands," the first song of the night, was incredible. See more photos and read Chris Klimek's ace review over on DCist. More photos after the jump.

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