The Momentary Lightness of Being
Lee dancing on the cliff edge. The colour in the top cloud is the moon halo.
The good news for this shot was that this lovely rockpool lined up beautifully with the moonpath. The bad news was that the rockpool was perched on the edge of a cliff and between the top of the pool and the edge of the cliff there was only an 8” sliver of rock for Lee to stand on. Plus it was blowing a gale (that blur at Lee’s back is her hair blowing in the wind and the chill factor was less than 10 degrees). All Lee had on was this strapless flimsy dress and she kept having to hop out of shot to put her coat and boots on to warm up. And then the idiot photographer would say things to her like “Can you do some rotating pirouettes?” and she had to remind him “You know I’m standing on the edge of a cliff here!” and then shed did them anyway!! It certainly helped that Lee used to be a gymnast but brave or what!!
So who would like to volunteer to be my next model :-)
Shot off the Bundeena Cliffs, Royal National Park, Sydney Australia.
Canon 1Ds MikIII
Tv: 1sec
Av: f/4
ISO: 1600
FL: 28mm
STOP PRESS.
Catherine just wrote this beautiful poem to accompany this pic – how cool is that!
dance
When darkness transcends into the silent beauty
that is night
Would you join me in the magic of a momentary
ray of light?
that holds all our dreams, our wishes, our desires
in fragility
On the cliff, the pull so strong
yet drunk with a lightness of being song
I dance
Behold, beware
only moments apart
the end, the light
where only our truth
could do it right
there where only naked surrender can be
take my hand
dance with me
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dinghysailor1
wow!!! a remarkable model and image to match! fantastic work both of you!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you my friend.
Rhana Griffin
Simply sensational work Geoff, and you have a wonderfully brave, talented and indulgent to her photographer model. I hope you paid her danger money??? Love the touch of colour around the moon.
Geoff Coleman... replied
I sure do (or did – I think she’s had enough – can’t understand why!! lol). Lee’s done two shoots for me now and was brilliant, patient, generous and gracious on both. I learnt so much doing these shots – working with Lee has been one of the highlight experiences since first picking up a camera for me.
Bill Fonseca
Geoff, top story and great result considering the weather conditions.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for stopping by Bill – much appreciated.
Annette Blattman
great image, I think you need to pay her more:) I’ll pass on the modeling job too.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you. Considering I paid her nothing that wouldn’t be hard! You sure you won’t reconsider!!??
bamagirl38
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jonicool
Beautiul image Geoff! Lee is brave and was a wonderful model!
margpie
brilliant work, the image is perfect
elisab
Beautiful shot. You have a brave girlfriend. She looks great in the shot.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks elisab but Lee isn’t my girlfriend – she is happily married to a very lucky man.
jwawrzyniak
oh i just love this!!! great shot!
Rosina Lamberti
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Helene Kippert
What an amazing shot – think I’ll pass on the model thing too :o)
fishlady77
very very cool great job
Douzy
This is great, love the silhouette… and the alignment with the moon… Lucky you to have such a daring model!
Mariaan Krog A...
Simply awesome! Danger pay is due to Lee (purplelove)! Congrats you two, this is excellent!
Sandra Fisher
Wonderful Image!!
DreamzInspired
Very beautiful shot
Jabelico
Ohhh….I LOVE THIS!!! It has such amazing essence of complete freedom…. Just Beautiful!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – very glad you like it so much
jesika
Beautiful image
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Beth Lambert
Joyful and light, I love this image.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Beth – glad you like it.
LindaR
excellent ~ bravo to Lee and you for getting this done ~ it’s a stand alone beauty but when I read the description of how this was accomplished the appreciation deepens! xx
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you Linda – I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to make an extended comment.
LisaB entity
WOAH !!! incredibly brave fabulous shot well done TO LEE N TO YOU
Melissa Kirkham
Stunning shot… I dont have that sort of balance very brave girl
micmac
Courageous lady and amazing shot,very dreamy.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Yes, Lee is great – thanks for the feedback – glad you like it.
amarica
Congratulations for being featured on Shoot the Moon. Well done.
Cassie Gannon
Absolutely Beautiful Geoff, congrats on the featured page :)
Hena Tayeb
great shot
rustycb
stunning well done :-)
josiem
beautiful lighting! great shot!!
crystalflowers
breathtaking…
Mel Brackstone
Awesome work from both of you!!! What a trooper!
Dawne Olson
PERFECT title and an intensely poetic image.
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks Dawne for taking the time and trouble to write such lovely comments on several of my images – I very much appreciate it. Glad you like this one – it’s certainly very special to me.
ANNETTE HAGGER
beautfiul shot! ...anna ; )
AnaBanana
beautiful !! you r portfolio is amazing!! great interview too!!!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Ana – glad you liked it.
Marilyn Harris
Beautiful!! A magical moment!! :o)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comments blossom
Crowmanic
Well done … nearly the perfect image for my piece Moonlight Delight
Thanks …
Geoff Coleman... replied
It certainly is – what a beautiful piece of writing! Thanks for stopping by.
Carol Berliner
Wow!
Laura Cutmore
absolutely beautiful!
Vicki Ferrari
Great photography and brave model!!!
melbourneguy75
Very beautiful image :)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks David
jwinman
brilliant! such an emotive piece!
Lui Grande
WOW!