solo dancer
taken from the ballet giselle
taken from the ballet giselle
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Jan, 2018Views
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Winner in The Magic of Ballet Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Virtuoso
Superior Skill
Outstanding Creativity
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Location
This photo was taken during a performance by Perth ballet school in the production of Giselle.Set in an outdoor ampitheatre with low lightingTime
This particular image was captured late in the performance around 9 pm.Lighting
I was asked to refrain from using any flash but given the oportunity to go backstage so with the use of stage lighting and the smoke an angel danced its way into the light.Equipment
Canon 5d mkii hand held no flash no tripod and a Sigma 70/300 lensInspiration
The sole dancer the atmospheric light combination with the smoke and then the dancer appeared and it was magicalEditing
This image pretty much came straight of the cf card a beautiful natural shotIn my camera bag
Canon 5d mkii Two cf cards Canon 50 mm lens Canon 70/300 Efs lens Sigma 70/300 lens Waterproof camera cover. Cleaning kit FiltersFeedback
Its all about being in the right place the right time given the oportunity and trusting your gut instincts and abilities to wait for that right moment use the light available good angles and track the movement.
