Cirque du Soleil

chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
edited August 30, 2006 in People
Had a once in a lifetime chance to photograph Cirque du Soleil at a private performance this weekend. I WISH I'd known in advance so I could've prepared a little more (a wider prime would've helped). Fortunately I never leave home without my 50/1.4 and since there was no flash photography allowed it was crucial. I was jammed up front below the stage and couldn't stand or I'd block onlookers which is why a 30mm prime would've been better suited. Anyways, enjoy! All taken with a D200...first is my favorite for some reason...

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Charles
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"There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."

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  • Murphy66Murphy66 Registered Users Posts: 165 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    Some really fine shooting / cropping, especially for short notice. Well done.
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited August 28, 2006
    agreed with above... plus, a great chance to see one of the greatest shows on earth (these days). thumb.gif
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    Thanks...no doubt a real opportunity since it's typically no cams allowed. I wish I'd had a 24mm/1.4. That would've been the perfect frame for being that close. Also wish I could've stood up but the $5k/plate folks behind me wouldn't have appreciated it... eek7.gif
    Charles
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    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • camblercambler Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    You, sir, LUCKED OUT! No cameras, indeed - and I've tried!
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    cambler wrote:
    You, sir, LUCKED OUT! No cameras, indeed - and I've tried!

    No doubt...just glad I had the 50/1.4. It just doesn't pay to leave home with the slr and without a good prime!
    Charles
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    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    These are just wonderful. Great job!clap.gif
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  • NappaloniaNappalonia Registered Users Posts: 96 Big grins
    edited August 29, 2006
    thumb.gif Nice shots. Love the expressions!
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  • Dramatapix®Dramatapix® Registered Users Posts: 430 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2006
    I'm a huge fan of theatrical and concert photography. These are absolutely wonderful, and shot with one of my favorite lenses too! Great job!
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2006
    Thanks everyone! It was so much fun to shoot those guys and every time they saw the camera they would ham it up...true performers. Coupled with all the color and great lighting and it was just amazing.

    The 50/1.4 is really a great lens...a bargain for how well it performs. It's just razor sharp at F2!
    Charles
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    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited August 29, 2006
    really terrific shots thumb.gif
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,951 moderator
    edited August 29, 2006
    I love seeing Cirque!

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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    I took a final pass at all my pix...found a few more. The colors are so intense...you just can't beat ambient lighting. I need a job as a traveling Cirque photographer! Hope you enjoy!

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    Charles
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    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • ballentphotoballentphoto Registered Users Posts: 312 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    chuckice wrote:
    Thanks everyone! It was so much fun to shoot those guys and every time they saw the camera they would ham it up...true performers. Coupled with all the color and great lighting and it was just amazing.

    The 50/1.4 is really a great lens...a bargain for how well it performs. It's just razor sharp at F2!

    I love the first image the most thumb.gif Out of curiosity, what ISO were you using?
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    ballentphoto wrote:
    I love the first image the most thumb.gif Out of curiosity, what ISO were you using?

    Thanks...that first one is iso Hi-1 (iso3200 if I recall)...there's a lot of noise but I think it's beautiful noise.

    The others range from iso400 to iso1000 because some acts had more ambient light than others. It was pitch black in the arena otherwise...
    Charles
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    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
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