Photographer's Note
* as noisy as can get - in a dark club, as late it can get ... still i find dance fascinating (to click, watch and dance (though i must admit that lately when i have a camera in my hand, i rather click) ... even more when performed by professional dancers, over and over, hour after hour
** if you're in "that" mood, why not listen to Jacques Brel's Ne Me Quitte Pas (thankful for Bulent Atalay's suggestion at another dance posting of mine: and i think to myself)
*** ... i'm still digging last year's archives, sorry for that, but am still kinda photographically 'hibernating' for the time being
**** not (intended) sepia (i don't even like sepia much), i only played around a bit with tones
***** noisy image ;o), just as the first shapes and shadows
flory, BitterMoon, luisafonso, gaby, avene, Anna--, Wanda1, jorgi, bertolucci έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη
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maria
(3288) 2008-06-29 1:03
Hi Teodora,
Interesting creativity. Nicely composed and the noisiness is what makes this image for me.
I still prefer 'and I think to myself' image 'cause of the way you have chosen to portrait the couple dancing.
Regards,
Maria
bantonbuju
(51815) 2008-06-29 1:19
hi teo,
very nice... it's the top class work with all the aspects - idea, composition and finally - postprocessing...
most charming work...
best, j.
ninaL
(21348) 2008-06-29 1:51
Excellent moody photograph, Tea...
Just the mood, the essential of this dancing scene...
I like it a lot.
Best regards. Grazyna.
bogart
(399) 2008-06-29 2:17
Hi Theo!
I'm almost 100 % agree with Jerzy ... in one point not ... the finishing ... but I love this photo
flory
(4848) 2008-06-29 3:43
foarte fain,puiu Dora:)tonuri,miscare,in lumina reflectoarelor pasiune si daruire..:)ca pt orice arta,de altfel.
zi racoroasa,
Floricica:)
BitterMoon
(2776) 2008-06-29 5:24
Ciao Dora
Personal,imi place mai mult varianta asta in comparatie cu precedenta,umbrele celor doi sunt mult mai vizibile,mai interesanta,formand un intreg...si momentul.Frumos joc de lumina si umbra,si zgomotul chiar nu deranjeaza deloc,dimpotriva cred ca se potriveste foarte bine,la fel si tonurile,chiar daca e o sepia neintentionata...
O duminica faina,
Lucian
PS:Poate ar trebui s-o intrebi pe Nicol...reteta...:-D...NICOL STIE !!!!!!
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2008-06-29 13:17
beautiful play with light and shadows with this dancing couple taken in a very interesting pose
regards
jo
tomescuc
(3291) 2008-06-29 23:27
Cred ca ai mai postat o varianta a acestui eveniment ... oricum e, cum se zice, "bestiala" :-) Se simte energia, tensiunea, vitalitatea, bla bla ... Iar zgomotul imaginii amplifica, dupa parerea mea, atmosfera.
CT
ps: J. Brel este unul dion favoritii mei :-)
luisafonso
(862) 2008-07-01 1:36
Very beautiful Teodora! The scene is great and I like what you've done with your editing. Keep going! ;)
Elaine_Blath
(8471) 2008-07-02 3:20
Hi Tea,
amazing photo, I simply love it...perfectly managed composition, great play with light and shadows, well done!
Take care, Ivana
delnaja
(2056) 2008-07-02 10:07
a pure jewel Teodora... the light, the grain, the movment, the choice of the b&w. Everything is perfect!!
Cheers
Fred
faubry
(35447) 2008-07-25 14:20
buna Dora, imi place lumina asta, buna atmosfera??
pe curand
francine
Roly
(2024) 2008-08-11 19:14
Well Thea, I need to start by saying that I am impressed with your gallery that I have just discovered. On Hauke Fischer's TL profile you can find a very smart observation according to which "The day and the age of digital cameras has given rise to a wild herd of photographers that are skilled in doing but not seeing." In my opinion, you are among the few that are skilled in seeing as well, and many of your images catch glimpses of daily life that carry a strong emotional message but that most of us pass by without noticing.
As for this particular image, it is nicely composed and very strong on the artistic side. You definitely did the most out of that opportunity. I wish the gradient of gray on the top would be less abrupt, but there is only this much the photographer can do and the image is outstanding as it is.
gaby
(19819) 2008-08-15 0:32
Hi Dora,
Just beautiful - very dynamic image wit a wonderful light - very well done
Best regards
Gaby
brevbrev14
(140) 2008-08-21 1:58
Hi Dora, very very good image!
i like a lot the atmosphere captured and the noise adds a lot here
very good composition and shadows!
i like it a lot
ciao!
Valeria
avene
(12675) 2008-09-07 7:05
hi Tea,
love this photo, especially how the shadows seem to frame the two dances, and I guess the dark will not dare to advance as long as they are dancing... your timing is perfect, I like a lot the flying skirt of the woman, that's a great way to illustrate the motion. and I like the grain and noise too, somehow it goes well with the idea of a dark club, cigarette smoke and may be few drinks :) moody photo, I like it a lot.
best,
Kristine
kensimage
(8563) 2008-09-07 8:58
The grain is ideal for this, Dora--makes it seem real and earthy, not a slick performance (even though it probably WAS very slick, in terms of their skill.) I like the way they seem to on their way from one shadow to another, briefly passing though a moment of visibility. Regards, Ken.
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2008-09-07 9:00
Hi teodora
i just find this picture today !
excellent ! beautifull shades. The picture is noisy but still wonderfull.
Well done
Bertrand
Anna--
(7801) 2008-09-07 9:29
Ciao Teodora,
what a beautiful image! I like very much the atmosphere and the B&W tones. Superb scene captured, blur and grain.
Have a nice evening
Anna
Wanda1
(15142) 2008-09-07 23:04
Hi Teodora,
This one has a great mood about it and I think that the grain adds to this really well. Love the one shaft of light and the rest in darkness and the movement of the dancers ends it of nicely.
Regards
Wanda
marietom
(34611) 2008-09-18 9:00
hello teodora,
Nice composition, with these shadows ! I like a lot your idea.
Bonne soirιe
Marie
Polonaise
(5802) 2008-10-01 16:57
It's a very good photography Teo, and its strength lays in its uniqueness.
There really are not too many shots around TE - are they ?
Game of legs and arms and hips...
And - the most important for the photography part of your photo - a game of shadows !
Love it tremendously
g
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Merline
(0) 2008-10-04 8:23
Very moody and enticing work Teodora. I like what some would not, the strong grain, the tonality. Very graphic, very sensuous work, with beautiful light and those shadows...really the right moment. The perspective from above gives it a very interesting depth. Creativity all over...
TFS
Enjoy the weekend:)
Michθle
nicoz
(1979) 2008-10-13 12:57
Hi Teodora,
These squares make me think about some 60's disco dance floor, but the shadows replace the colorfull lights here. SO it's not as joyfull, but rather intimate, even slighty oppressing somehow. The noise goes this way too.
I like it!
Nicolas
jorgi
(3810) 2008-11-05 0:45
Hi Teodora,
hm...I wrote critique and it dissappeared... Well, let's give it another try. :)
Captured move. Once I would like to achieve such excellency...to capture the Dance. This exact feeling of movement, the inner world of two people being there just for each other. The perfection of their bodies, regardless of surroundings...Seeing this photo I do not see grain, I do not see sepia, I see the move, the feeling...the Dance. So charming, so amazing, so ... perfect.
Warm regards,
Jeri
noborders
(1010) 2008-11-12 1:19
I arrive here very late... the shades and shadows are as beautiful as the part with light, there is a fine balance between the two and I love those grains... Very original, even unique and the impression of dynamism is perfect.
Very effective and special, with admiration,
Amicalement,
Cath.
(NB : I love that song by Jacques Brel but it is IMO too slow to accompany the dance, tender and nostalgic but is your photo in that mood ? I see more a kind of rock n' roll here !)
tesup
(210) 2008-11-30 4:32
Dora,
I can do nothing apart from praising your stunning 'work of art'
but ask 'shapes and shadows' or
"shapes-from-shadows" ?? ;)
what do you think?...
pls have a look at this link http://www.chaldakov.com/platon.htm
compliments,
kamil
bertolucci
(13366) 2009-05-18 12:59
Hi Dora, this is such a strong and evocative one. All the things in the compo - including the noise work together in a fascinating way.
'nough said - xcellent!
I like the way the dance plays an important role in y'r portfolio.
Have a fine week and take care :-)
Best wishes
Photo Information
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Copyright: teodora vlaicu (thea0211)
(1365)
- Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2007-07-13
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Dancing, Anna's favs [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-06-29 0:52
- Αγαπημένα: 1 [view]
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- To maria: thank you, maria (1)
by thea0211, last updated 2008-06-29 01:06 - To ninaL: ;o) (1)
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by thea0211, last updated 2008-11-05 01:04 - To noborders: you're right of course (1)
by thea0211, last updated 2008-11-12 11:52 - To tesup: "shapes from shadows" (1)
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by thea0211, last updated 2009-05-21 11:06