Before the Show

EmmaLeigh

Before the Show

Getting ready…

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Before the Show by EmmaLeigh
Before the Show by EmmaLeigh
  • pmistric

    pmistric

    Love this…great shot.

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Thanks! At first I thought there was too much stage on the bottom of the photo, but the more I look at it, the more I like it.

  • Peter Hammer

    Peter Hammer

    I’d crop most of the boring foreground off and turn it into a square image.

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Hmmm…. I think I’d lose the great lighting effect, wouldn’t I? I can try it and see…

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    It’s perfect. Don’t change a thing. Did you use the available light here? It is just beautiful!

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Everything you saw that had a ballerina in it had no flash – just stage lights and in the case of the crying ballerina, we used natural light from the window. We asked the stage dude to give us a spotlight with three angled lights – two from behind and one from in front. My daughter got on a chair to get the angle. Thanks!

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    that is stunning

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Thank you very much Cindy! We appreciate you favoriting it!

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    beautiful moment… wonderful capture!

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Thanks jwinman! She was indeed beautiful. Beautiful and graceful.

  • digidreamgrafix

    digidreamgrafix

    beautiful compo and lighting

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Thanks digidreamgrafix!

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    The high angle works beautifully as does the lighting.

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Thank you Cordelia. We tried to capture an “alone on stage preparing…” feel.

  • Michael Bainbridge

    Michael Bainbr...

    fantastic portrait.

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Thanks Michael!!!!

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Superb image! Love the soft spotlight around her … an instant FAV for me!

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    Wow, that is a real compliment! No cropping? Some have mentioned cropping the bottom a bit. Thanks for watching us as well!

  • novamarkina

    novamarkina

    I love this photo, and the 2×3 dimensions suit it really well! I love how she’s placed towards the top of the frame. Great lighting too!!

  • novamarkina

    novamarkina

    a 1×1 would also look great in a large frame!

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks Novamarkina! We’ve had some comments about cropping, but the cropped version just didn’t cut it (ha ha)! Seriously, I think this one will stand “as is”. Glad you like it in its original form!

  • sleepyeyedrar

    sleepyeyedrar

    There is absolutely nothing boring about this shot….the platform color enhances the light and the dancer! This is just lovely. Nice Work!

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Hey thanks sleepyeyedrar! Sometimes the different camera angles seem to work. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It helps to know what people like!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    One can feel the flood of emotion and passion rushing from this wonderful image. Bravo!

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Oh Von, your comment really “hit the spot”! Your work is amazing and I really appreciate you taking the time to let us know you like this one.

  • Little Rascals Studio

    Little Rascals...

    I have to say that this is one of the best capture I have seen when it comes to a Ballerina.

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks Susanne! My daughter really surprised me with this photo shoot. She did all the posing of the ballerina and dragged a step stool on stage to get the high angle on this one. Not bad for a 11 year old kid! Glad you liked it!

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    This is such a beautiful image – and perfect as it is. The lighting is beautiful and I actually think the stage in the foreground leads the eyes to the dancer – so I view it as more an enhancement than a distraction. Very very lovely.

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thank you Sharona! After a lot of deliberation, we are keeping the photo “as is” vice any cropping. Thanks for your comment – it reinforces our decision. :)

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    This is absolutely gorgeous :)

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thank you David! We truly appreciate the comment!

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    TOP TEN in the DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE. Congrats!

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Wow! Thanks Di! This was a surprise. So many great shots…

  • Steven Potashnyk

    Steven Potashnyk

    Beautiful capture :)

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks so much Steven!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    light is so beautiful here! brilliant!

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Many thanks, Tania!

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    I love ballett and this photo as well!!

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks X-Pose! We weren’t really sure how the composition was going to go over, but it looks like folks on RB like it :)

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    Beautiful

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks so much, Helen!

  • Tammera

    Tammera

    LOVE THIS….FAVE

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks Tammera! We appreciate you looking!

  • BlaizerB

    BlaizerB

    gorgeous shot – cheers

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks BlaizerB! Glad you liked it!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Wonderful light, like the shadow of her dress.

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks Tatiana! I hadn’t paid much attention to the shadow of the dress before your comment!

  • Richard Cubitt

    Richard Cubitt

    Fantastic shot, well composed

  • EmmaLeigh replied

    Thanks Richard! Glad you like it!

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