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SofiG - Tamara Cerna 1 year ago

great

King Douglas Thanks very much, Tamara. You already know that I admire your work. Are any of the images in your 1X.com portfolio self portraits...that is, I'd like to see one or more photos of you as a dancer.

Cheers,

King

SofiG - Tamara Cerna Thank you for your kind words. And I'd really like to have the opportunity to take pictures, on my photos, dancers who are proficient in their field. The ballet I have a close relationship. But I think we both like to shoot not just ballet. Your work is beautiful and I wish you very much success.

King Douglas Thank you, Tamara, and all the best to you.

Jennifer Alder 3 years ago

Oh my! Such grace and beauty...

King Douglas Thank you, Jennifer. I admire your work, too!

Biliana 3 years ago

I have a question - is this alive, directly captured at the Ballet performance, or in Studio? Thank you

King Douglas Alive, yes, but created in my studio--not in performance.
thanks, Biliana!

Biliana Thank you for your answer Douglas :) I presumed so because of the special light! It is a wonderful scene and ballerina :)

Jeremy Russell 3 years ago

It had to be a King.

Distinctive style. Spot on comp and lighting... as usual. Great shot King.

King Douglas Thanks, Jeremy...very kind of you to take the time to comment.

Judy W 3 years ago

I love how her tutu disappears and becomes part of the light. Kind of a metaphor, no?

King Douglas You are very observant (of course). The quality of the light and its interaction with the translucency of the tutu is deliberately subtle. Thanks so much for noticing, Judy W.

Lev Tsimring 3 years ago

lovely work King! I love the background transition from light to dark which makes it high-key where you want it (legs and tutu), but emphasizes drama in the face.

King Douglas Thanks, Lev, for the fine compliment. When I was a working photographer, such background transitions were what separated the men from the boys, so I'm pleased that you noticed.

Balazs Pataki 3 years ago

Timeless...

King Douglas Thanks you, Balazs, although I feel like I'm running a bit low on time myself...probably good for another 30 years at most. :>)

nicoleta gabor 3 years ago

a classical moment,excellent captured,as usual :)

King Douglas Thank you so much, nicoleta.

mds 3 years ago

Beautiful picture.

King Douglas Thanks, mds.

Codrin Lupei 3 years ago

Very beautiful work, King, again, the perfect moment of balance and elegance, wonderful song in this image! Love it!

King Douglas I'm hoping to create more dance photographs when I complete my natural light studio behind my house in 2011. By then, I may have a good DSLR, too.

Thanks very much, Codrin...it always means a lot when you take the time to leave a comment on one of my images.

Lars Klottrup 3 years ago

Beautiful/Elegant..! :-)

King Douglas I agree...about the dancer. Thanks for the compliment, Lars.

Barbara Orienti 3 years ago

Great shot!
B

King Douglas Thank you, Barbara.

MarieM 3 years ago

so dreamy. oui le titre est parfait aussi.

King Douglas
Merci beaucoup, MarieM. Je suis heureux que vous aimez le titre.

Zagor 3 years ago

fantastic picture!

King Douglas Thank you very much, Zagor.

KPK 3 years ago

Really beautiful!

King Douglas Thanks, KPK.

Peter Kemp 3 years ago

wonderful King respect

King Douglas Thanks, Peter.
Respect in return!

Jeroen Oosterhof 3 years ago

Pure quality.
Marvelous work!

King Douglas Thanks so much for the high praise, Jeroen.

Luis Marinho 3 years ago

State of the art! Congratulations for one more amazing work. Kind regards, Luis.

King Douglas She is good, isn't she?

Thanks, Luis.

Monique 3 years ago

It could only be Your!
beautiful.

King Douglas Thanks very much, Monique.

Stephen Edds 3 years ago

Congrats my friend !

King Douglas Yes, "friend" sounds about right. Thanks, Stephen!

Elisabeth Gustafson 3 years ago

Beautiful, light and airy.. A perfect ballerina in a perfect pose.. I love how the background tones from light to dark. She really is a lovely fairy!

King Douglas Oh, you sweetheart! I think you may know a bit about ballet...n'est pas?

Thanks, Elisabeth.

Ivan Bui 3 years ago

Woarf, a masterpiece... again ;)

Beautifull, really ! I yearn to do some dancer shots ! Inspirational work !

King Douglas Thanks, Ivan. What does "Woarf" mean? I'm old and not with it anymore.

Dancers can be fun to work with, but they have their own notions of what will look good on camera. Having been a professional dancer, I know what to look for in the way of technique, although it is not likely that many viewers who are not dancers themselves would be able to tell the difference. I shoot for the expert dance audience as well as a general audience.