The Nutcracker
Feb, 2016Views
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Location
I took this photo when I went to see ''The Nutcracker'' on my city's Theater of Opera and Ballet. Tirana, Albania.Time
Around 9 PM. Actually I was kinda doubtful about taking my camera with me and now I am very happy I did. I never shot in a theater before and I had to be very silent, not disturbing the people around me.Lighting
The moment shown in the photo is the most emotive moment of ''The Nutcracker''. Very strong, powerful, magnificent! The light fell heavenly, just like the soft snow on stage. The music, mixed with the perfect light, the perfect emotions, created this photo.Equipment
I used my camera, a Nikon D3200. I was hiding behind the heads of people around me also trying to hide the clicking sound of my camera.Inspiration
I love ballet. So much emotions. On this part, I was bursting from the happiness I felt while seeing it. The music touched me, I felt part of the story, everything was magical. My childhood passed right through my eyes, and a tear or two rolled from all this nostalgia. Everything blended perfectly. My camera and my heart really became one.Editing
Nothing really, just turning the photo in black and white.In my camera bag
That day, as always I had my camera, Nikon D3200 and my lens, Nikkor 18-105 and 55-300. I used my 55-300 lens given that I was at the loggia.Feedback
Everything I try to capture is very, very personal and emotional. Pure emotions. I put my heart and my soul in that moment and I don't think about anything else. My advice is not about what equipment to use, is about saying how much we have in our hearts and how our passion for photography helps us to give birth to these thoughts and feelings.
