Just Follow The Floodlights

**writerbk1969** · 20/05/2011, 11:54 AM

Just a little update on the LOI book which is now almost finished . Having got my wish with the title I'm now trying to come up with a good solid picture for the front cover. I have a couple which I've bought but ideally i suppose I'm looking for something maybe funny/dramatic which involves supporters and the bright light of a floodlight pylon. I have a brilliant photo of fans on the roof of dalymount in 1985 but its an Ireland game so might not convey the message of an LOI book.
Just said I'd post here as the publisher is willing to pay for a good photograph.
Should you have one-or can point me in right direction I would be very grateful.

Brian

**SkStu** · 20/05/2011, 1:54 PM

Brian,

a couple of suggestions.

1) Try the history thread on this forum. There might be something in there.
2) Also, it would be worth visiting most of the individual club forums and asking. I know that you would get a great reaction to such a request on the Bohs forum and we have some avid photographers on there.
3) wait for people to post here i suppose!!

Looking forward to getting my hands on this book by the way!

**writerbk1969** · 20/05/2011, 2:37 PM

Thanks Sk.

**SkStu** · 20/05/2011, 7:00 PM

great photo, not sure if its exactly what youre looking for but worth posting. Maybe contact Peter O'Doherty who took that photo and others.

**thischarmingman** · 20/05/2011, 7:04 PM

Fair play Stu, that's a great photo.

**SkStu** · 20/05/2011, 7:18 PM

thanks TCM - i copied and pasted it myself.

**SkStu** · 20/05/2011, 7:39 PM

more from Dotsy - Brian, send me a pm if you want his email address.

**PartySaint** · 20/05/2011, 11:18 PM

I was going to post that middle picture up Stu, Great photo, Think it would be a great cover

Best of luck Brian, I look forward to reading the book

**Rasputin** · 21/05/2011, 8:53 AM

That first photo is quality Skstu.

**writerbk1969** · 21/05/2011, 10:04 AM

I think the first one is great . I had this idea if I could just superimpose the shadow of a guy sitting on the roof watching the game it would make it that bit more dramatic!

**PartySaint** · 21/05/2011, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by writerbk1969

I think the first one is great . I had this idea if I could just superimpose the shadow of a guy sitting on the roof watching the game it would make it that bit more dramatic!

Or even get the same photo with just 1 guy walking towards the ground with his back to the camera

**writerbk1969** · 21/05/2011, 11:57 AM

Well thanks to Pete I now have permission to use the picture and am really going to push for this as a cover - yes also a good idea partysaint

**writerbk1969** · 21/05/2011, 12:22 PM

Wonder would a daytime shot (except this time with a fan walking towards ground) be as good.

**sligo23** · 21/05/2011, 9:19 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

great photo, not sure if its exactly what youre looking for but worth posting. Maybe contact Peter O'Doherty who took that photo and others.

Have that photo but with 3 people with their backs to the camera walking to the stadium; an old man, a middle-aged woman, and a young child, with flags or scarves etc., showing how the LOI is for everyone?

**White Horse** · 21/05/2011, 9:50 PM

Originally Posted by sligo23

Have that photo but with 3 people with their backs to the camera walking to the stadium; an old man, a middle-aged woman, and a young child, with flags or scarves etc., showing how the LOI is for everyone?

What about the chubby though nattily dressed middle aged man with an umbrella?

You shouldn't forget the other Rovers.

**writerbk1969** · 22/05/2011, 12:04 PM

I have that picture in the daylight and snow as well, though there's no way you'd be going to a game!

**nigel-harps1954** · 22/05/2011, 3:32 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

What about the chubby though nattily dressed middle aged man with an umbrella?

You shouldn't forget the other Rovers.

Pfft, screw that, throw in Tom the Gom there for a real LOI experience.

**pineapple stu** · 22/05/2011, 4:57 PM

Originally Posted by writerbk1969

Wonder would a daytime shot (except this time with a fan walking towards ground) be as good.

I think it would miss the point of following the floodlights. You can't see them as easy if it's daytime and they're not on.

**MagicMon** · 22/05/2011, 8:54 PM

I agree. Think of going to a ground a way you've never gone before, for a Friday night game, not really knowing the way and just looking for the floodlights. Try to capture that feeling of anticipation/excitement and don't worry about all this 'having fans of all ages' cliche.

**writerbk1969** · 23/05/2011, 9:31 PM

There's also a ground guide within the book (as I've visited 15 of the 21 now) and the "Mon-Dog" gets a special mention for the best value, and tasting hotdog around!