Ballet Performance

quark

This was my first time photographing a live ballet performance. The lighting was really difficult as you might guess. Please give me some feedback and let me know if you have a favorite for the DSS.

#1. No title


#2


#3. Shadows


#4. In the spotlight.

Ann McRae

Hi Quark

First good job shooting in what must be very hard conditions.

For the challenge, I would choose either 3 or 4. Photo 1 is good, but would be much better framed with the empty space to the dancers right - the direction she is facing.

Photo 2 is not doing anything for me - I think it needs a black point or more contrast, the angle is not right and the last dancers foot is not the same as the others.

Photo 3 is full of life, but I would level it and crop it tighter, play with color tone to enhance the drama.

Photo 4 has really great lighting and is very nice.

HTH

ann

sweet caroline

I like both 1 and 4, but the eye contact is amazing in #4. What a beautiful dancer- such a presence. The lights also look cool in #4. The glimse of the other dancers gives her movement more context.

Caroline

quark

Thanks. I think I will focus on fixing up #4. I think Caroline's argument about context is a good one.

Any more suggestions?