Natural Talent
Uploaded: March 01, 2012
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 2.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 78.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Aimee C. Eisaman March 02, 2012
I love this image...so artful. The pose is amazing. I think I'd hurt myself if I were to get into that pose! lol Did you capture this in the midst of a dance or was it a stagnant pose? I do wish it wasn't so soft. Did you denoise alot? Sometimes I think leaving the noise in these kinds of images is better. :~) #1446922Jeff E Jensen March 02, 2012
Yeah, this is really cool, Sue!I'm guessing that she was moving, there's a tad bit of motion blur, but it's not bad. Not sure what is going on with the skin on her extended leg though. #10017805
Dale Hardin March 02, 2012
This is a gorgeous piece of art Sue. Your timing was equisite and the composition is spot on.Although you were plagued with low light and hence captured a lot of movement, that can be compensated for with a couple simple changes. Since it's hard to envision what I'm suggesting, I've take the liberty of pulling a screen shot and illustrating for you. Of course you would have better results with your original file.
To minimize the edge movement and enhance the harsh lighing effect, simply apply a levels adjustment. Move the center slider to the right to about .80 or so untill the shadows turn dark. You will however want to keep the arm in view but a simple mask will let you reveal that. Aslo mask the light on the floor.
The main indication of motion blur is on her right hand and it is distracting. By cloning the edges with a hard brush, you can take away that blur.
Congratulations on a superb study in light. This should do well in contest. #10017936
Sue C. Cole March 02, 2012
Thanks for all you suggestions. Aimee, I was attending my granddaughter’s dance rehearsal when I captured the young girl performing. (She is only 15 year’s old) she is amazing. I use to be a dancer years ago, but I would have never been able to do this kind of move. If I had tried, I may have been the first to discovered breakdancing,Sue C. Cole March 02, 2012
OOOPS!! •Elements of Design not Aliments #10018715Stephen Shoff March 02, 2012
Very interesting picture; nice capture, Sue. #10018724Dale Hardin March 03, 2012
Sue, I'd be glad to put together a little tutorial on how to make those changes if you wish. Do you use CS5 or Elements? It will work in either. #10019529Michael Kelly March 03, 2012
A very interesting art type photo Sue. I do think Dale's edits help it quite a bit. I don't see the motion blur is a major problem as it does denote the movement of the subject. I don't think it is overwhelming. I have to take your word for it that there is noise as it does not show up in the small Better Photo version I see here, at least on my high-resolution screen.I can see this is a lobby plaque for a dance recital.
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Aimee C. Eisaman March 03, 2012
I'd go with people...I don't think the judges will relate elements of design to a person even if it is the design of a dance. :~) #10020085Peter W. Marks March 03, 2012
Oh yes, now we are into fine art photography and I do like this Sue. Ideal for monochrome and you have super composition. For me there is a wonderful tension in the shot that holds my interest. #10020242Sue C. Cole March 03, 2012
Thanks again for all your encouragement and suggestions. Aimee, I think your right, I will go with people. Dale, I would love a tutorial I use CS5 Thank you so much. :)) #10020418Rita K. Connell March 03, 2012
wonderful capture sue, its not very often you get to see this type of image. I bet she was fun to watch dance. I think that dale is on to something. looking forward to seeing your edit. #10020602Debbie E. Payne March 04, 2012
Sue - I love this one and following Dale suggestions should put this one over the top. I think either People or EoD would work but Aimee might be right about People. In looking at the submits in that category we mostly see beautifully posed and amazingly lighted face shots. This one, so fluid and obviously artistic could certainly stand out from the crowd. #10021335Sue C. Cole March 04, 2012
Thank you Rita and Debbie:) #10021339Beth Spencer March 04, 2012
This is an amazing capture! I do not know how people can get their bodies in that position. Maybe they have no bones!Teresa H. Hunt March 04, 2012
Stunning photo!! It does have a fine art quality about it. I'm very anxious to see the edits as well.She looks so graceful!! #10021949
Dale Hardin March 04, 2012
Just a reminder. The edits have already been done and posted. See above. #10021982Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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