Inspiring Photo: Ballet #8108615

Ballet

Uploaded: April 02, 2009 20:13:03

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1/400 f11 ISO 400

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 275.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Debbie E. Payne April 02, 2009

This is very nice, Michael. I love the textures and the colors and the swerving lines of whatever those little arm-like things are. And the title is perfect. They do look like they are dancing. #1108055

Esther R. Tinz April 03, 2009

Perfect Title! Well captured and composed. #7366473

Jeanine M. Bailey April 03, 2009

Beautiful DOF!!:) Love all the details!! #7367273

Vicki Snow April 03, 2009

First of all..WOW!!!!!!!!!!! The clarity is just phenominal. Which made me read about the camera you use. Are you kidding me???? 21.1 megapixel..holy smokes.
There is nothing I dislike about this image....comp is excellent...dof perfect and clarity justs wows me.
EXCELLENT Michael...I love it #7367629

Michael Kelly April 03, 2009

Thank you all very much for the generous comments on this photo. I appreciate them very much. Vicki, I got my 5D in December and it is impressive, but the files are almost to big for my computer to handle. I still shoot with my 40D, but the full frame sensor and the 21 meg resolution of the 5D make it my choice for most shots. #7367894

Michael Kelly April 03, 2009

Anthony, thank you for your comment, also. I could see it from the link when you posted it, but don't know why it did not show up under the photo discussion.
Mike
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Jodi M. Walsh April 03, 2009

i love the lighting in this. I can almost feel the warm sun- which is nice since it's been raining and cold all day. :-)

and i'm jealous of your camera ;-) a 5D is way beyond me but i'm hoping to be able to upgrade to a 50D by the end of this year but it's so hard to be patient. #7368289

Michael Kelly April 03, 2009

Thanks Jodi! Don't be to jealous, believe me I can take really bad shots with it just like I can with my other cameras. The 50D has some very impressive stats (much better than my 40D wich I still love) so it should be a great camera for you.

Mike #7368315

Aimee C. Eisaman April 03, 2009

The title is a perfect way to bring these dried out plants to life. Now I can almost see them dancing! Wonderful clarity and the light is beautiful as well! I'm just reading the above comments and 21 MP....my computer would have a hard drive attack! I'm sure the full frame sensor makes it worth it though. I just recently went from 6MP to 12MP and noticed a huge difference in my ability to crop and get a crisp picture, but in all honesty I could get a very nice crisp picture with my D40 too which makes it an awesome starter DSLR! For this shot I love the DOF and most of the background works well for me, but that one stalk of (grass, weed, what have you) on the left is a tad bothersome to me. I think because it is too straight. You know what they say about straightness in nature. Also do you do much with monotone? I could see this in black and white. :~) #7368365

Michael Kelly April 03, 2009

Thanks for the great comments and feedback Aimee. Yes, I agree with you on the background piece on the left. I discussed this on the phone with a friend just after I posted the shot and I pointed it out as a potential flaw. I could clone it out but am a little afraid that I would make things look to unnatural. I did look at this one as a B&W, but it did not look that good to me. I think the warm tones add so much that the B&W takes away is why. I don't do a lot of monotone as a rule. When I stepped from B&W to color in my wet darkroom days I never went back. #7368497

Ellen H. Robertson April 03, 2009

Outstanding #7368767

Debbra Bailey April 04, 2009

Michael, I love this shot! I have always loved thistles :) Your title is perfect for the image! I think it was a good choice to keep the color - I like the warmness of the shot. And I am not bothered by that stalk... I think it is a good continuation of the other ones on the lower right part of the image...sort of gives an idea of movement, which continues along with the dancing idea! #7371317

Dale Hardin April 04, 2009

Michael, so nice to be introduced to your work. This is excellent. Lovely detail and coloring. The lighting is superb as well as the use of DOF. I'd welcome a shot like this to my portfolio any day. Love it.
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Michael Kelly April 05, 2009

Ellen, Debbra, and Dale I thank you for taking the time to respond to this shot! Very generous comments. Sorry about the late response was out of town for a couple days. #7374181

Joan E. Hoffman April 06, 2009

Excellent clarity and wonderful colour! #7379783

Michael Kelly April 06, 2009

Thank you so much Joan. I appreciate your comments very much. #7380036

Aimee C. Eisaman April 07, 2009

Congrats on a well deserved EP! :~) #7383166

Michael Kelly April 07, 2009

Thanks so much Aimee. #7383210

Natural/Abstract Photography May 06, 2009

This is a great image, and I love the title. I always like the dead flowers, they're more interesting than ones at their peak for me, and they seem to be frozen in motion. ~April #7491747

Michael Kelly May 06, 2009

April thank you so much. Sure appreciate your help and comments. I had a chance to look at your gallery and you have a great body of beautiful work there. It means a great deal to have such nice comments from someone who takes such wonderful shots. #7493167

Jodi M. Walsh May 26, 2009

congratulations Michael! #7560123

Michael Kelly May 26, 2009

Thank you Jodi! #7560967

Dale Hardin May 26, 2009

Mike this shot had "winner" written all over it from the beginning. As I remember this was your first image with "Phello's". Great introduction. #7561230

Michael Kelly May 26, 2009

Thank you Dale - you are correct it was my first club entry. Obviously joining this wonderful group has brought me good fortune and improved my skills. #7561522

Debbie E. Payne May 26, 2009

Looks like I started off with this thread a while ago, before it was famous! I love the warmth in this rendition of a very simple thistle. There is so much beauty in the ordinary and you really know how to bring that out in your subjects. #7561711

Esther R. Tinz May 26, 2009

Congratulations Michael!! #7562252

Michael Kelly May 26, 2009

Thank you Debbie - you were my first comment on my first club photo. Most appreciated then and now.

Thanks so much Esther - sure miss your comments and photos on a regular basis. Sure appreciate your congratulations. #7563268

Aimee C. Eisaman May 26, 2009

Wow a Phinalist on your Phirst Phello Photo! Congrats on a job well done Michael! :~) #7563583

Christie R. Bielss May 27, 2009

LOL, Aimee! Michael this is a real beauty! The title certainly fits this image perfectly. You have a very well-deserved Phinalist and I do hope to see it move on! Many congrats! #7565524

Sharon Lohrmann May 27, 2009

congrats mike! hurray for you! #7565616

Michael Kelly May 27, 2009

Hi Aimee - Just a Phine Phello getting lucky.

Aimee, Christie and Sharon thank you so much for your kind words and wishes. #7566769

Debbra Bailey May 29, 2009

CONGRATS! #7575965

Michael Kelly May 29, 2009

Thanks Deb! #7576826

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