Ballerina on Pointe

[rexbobcat]

Here are a few shots from just a fun shoot I got to do earlier this week. I wasn't paid. I was just wanting to shoot something. lol



Yes, I know her head is slightly out of focus. I was using an SMC Takumar 55mm m42 lens because I don't have a 50mm that can autofocus (I don't use this focal length much). But these photos will probably only ever be web sized or printed small, so I am...tolerant...of it.



Yes, I know, armpits. Unattractive. But I like this photo anyways. I did get rid of the shadow in the armpit if that helps. lol

 

[jowensphoto]

I like the first, regardless of the 'pit. The first would be just as great, but I think there needs to be more light on her legs/feet.

 

[cgipson1]

I agree... #1 needs better light on her legs. But nice images! With dancers, you get armpits.. it can't be helped... lol!

 

[amolitor]

I dig the dramatic light, but then I am a ballet fan, so these pictures are All About The Drama for me. It gives a nice stagey feel (possibly because it's on a stage? That would be pretty stagey) Similarly, I don't mind the armpits one bit, it's how the ballerinas roll, man. She can wave her armpits at me all day.

The way you've placed her against a little pool of light is very nice. It makes her pop a bit, without being a cutout, and while retaining the feeling of dark surroundings.

 

[Derrel]

Nice. I like both. Maybe dodge the legs very subtly in the first shot, but not so much as to make it an obvious dodge.

 

[Granddad]

Would I be right in guessing that the tutu caused the shadow/low light on the legs?

NICE photos, I especially like #2. The floor pattern is a bit distracting but not majorly so and I know well that with dance shots you take what you're given.

 

[frommrstomommy]

I really like the first.. but do wish we had more light on the legs.

 

[rknrl]

i d shoot from a lower perspective and point the camera up. and i don't dig the floor it really kills it for me

 

[MiFleur]

I also love the first one. I agree that the legs too much in the dark, it is still a lovely shot.

 

[Ballistics]

I actually like these./

 

[sarah_19_nz]

as an ex ballerina I love these by default but I would love to see those pointe shoes with more light on them

 

[rexbobcat]

Yeah I realized after I got on the computer at work that the legs are a bit dark. On my Windows laptop the black contrast is less so they seem less dark on my computer as opposed to computers with better monitors. lol

I'll see if maybe I can dodge them a bit at least.

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

I like these a lot. But I think I would prefer a fill light to show her legs and feet a bit better...

 

[runnah]

#1 is a banger.

Why do people hate on arm pits?

 

[cenote]

I like #1, with the darker legs. Makes you focus more on her and her determination, and not her pose. (if that makes sense)