Picture taken by Dr Duncan Barnes.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) Photomedia Major Coordinator Dr Duncan Barnes has made it to the famed pages of Rolling Stone magazine with his photos of Coldplay's record-breaking Perth concerts.
Coldplay performed to 140,000 music fans over two concerts held at Optus Stadium over the weekend.
Dr Barnes photographed Coldplay's Music of the Sphere’s tour for event promoters, and said the event was one of the most memorable in 20-year photography career.
"Whether you are a Coldplay fan or not, the band's stage presence is undeniable. They rank among my top ten favourite performances, alongside the likes of The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen," he said.
Dr Barnes noted Coldplay's focus on emissions reductions also left a lasting impression, with the band famously halting touring until it was able to do so in a more environmentally-friendly manner.
"I had a backstage tour before the show earlier on in the day. To see first-hand how seriously they take their approach to environmentally sustainable touring is amazing to see in action. They aren't just trying to be 'green' on the surface but are taking tangible action to reduce their emissions and offset their carbon footprint."
During the Music of the Spheres tour, Coldplay has been able to reduce its direct emissions by 50% compared with its last stadium tour, powering lights, audio and lasers using electric battery systems that use 100% renewable energy.
Using his trusty Nikon, Dr Barnes captured not only the colourful majesty and mayhem of lead singer Chris Martin and his cohorts, but also the revelry brought on by floating planets, confetti and fireworks.
Dr Barnes' images have captured attention Australia-wide with his photos appearing in nearly all leading news publications on Monday including The Australian, The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald.
To top it off, Dr Barnes' photos have also made it to the online edition of the famed Rolling Stone magazine, marking a major milestone in any photographer's career.
