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Tahitian influenced hula Kihei

Tahitian influenced hula Kihei
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SONY ILCE-7RM2

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 6400 Shutter 1/50 Focal Length 1170/10

upload_date

Dec, 2018

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772

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+46

Awards

Winner in ANOTHER CULTURE Photo Challenge

Winner in Dancing Photo Challenge

People's Choice in dancer Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Dance action Photo Challenge

Winner in A Woman's Curves Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+12

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Superb Composition

Superior Skill

Virtuoso

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Emotions

Impressed

Happy

Top Ranks

Top 20 rank

Top 20 rank week 1

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 30 rank week 1

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 30 rank

Top 10 rank

Behind The Lens

Location

Venturing down to the grand Wailea resort in southwest maui for sunset photos and any subject that came to me I walked along the beach walkway after the sun dropped below the horizon when I came upon this Resort evening Tahitian hula dance show for tourists coming from all over the country.

Time

It was just after sunset this warm evening with blue and white spot lights on center stage.

Lighting

I loved how the lights filtered through and gently graced the Dancers hair, providing both light and shadows while preserving the colors of the lively attire

Equipment

This was taken with a Sony A 7RII,18-200mm Sel 82000 lens, On board flash with no other added flash required, and utilizing the spots lights in an angle that would not wash them out or shadow thier faces. No tripod was used, just handheld.

Inspiration

What is not inspiring about hula dancers performing on the beach near the ocean in early evening? Tahitian dance is typically much faster than traditional Hawaiian hula and it was the smiles and obvious joy that adorned the faces of these dancers in brightly colored feathers and hula skirts. For me as a photographer, never having had taken action night shots this was my perfect opportunity to learn!

Editing

I did a little post processing only enhancing what is already there pulling out the detail & color. I use Photoshop, Corel Lightroom& Topaz Labs Plug ins

In my camera bag

I primarily use the Sony A 7RII with a SEL 18-200mm F 3.5-6.3 lens. I also carry a backup , the Canon Rebel 5 but rarely use it anymore. Although the Canon is not my favorite, one never knows when I will need those lenses or the camera. It is always wise to carry MORE. In my backpack extras of everything including car chargers, plenty of batteries and memory cards as I shoot in RAW format.I carry also the tripod and monopod with me and an umbrella, flashlight, and Macro tubes.Always learning and so my equipment grows with it. I don't forget the business cards and ipad. I try to be prepared for any shot that could come along.

Feedback

I am a landscape photographer primarily so I need Patience and lots of it at times! Take risks, shoot outside your comfort zone and get creative, get low, get high, shoot in the dark, shade and sun, shoot everything and then go with what feels right for YOU.I have learned alot more since taking this photo as I always am inspired to keep learning. Look at the angle, composition, what is it you want your viewers to know about the subject? Do you have tripod, optics clean, batteries, card in place? In other words have learned to be in the moment and really think and compose the shot I want. Sometimes I do and sometimes I forget but no matter what I just do it! I always stay open to learn more!

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