La danse des dieux

La danse des dieux by Jean M. Laffitau
La danse des dieux by Jean M. Laffitau
  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Just beautiful..

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thanks a lot!

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    wow thats a sweet image very powerful!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much David!

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Beautifully lit Jean.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thanks a lot my friend!

  • Peta Ridley

    Peta Ridley

    This is great Jean. The tones and the light are perfect for the composition.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much Peta!

  • Leslie  Hagen

    Leslie Hagen

    You are a true artist, Jean. This is just beautiful!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thank you sooo much Leslie!

  • Leslie  Hagen

    Leslie Hagen

    You are welcome. I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true!

  • Olga van Dijk

    Olga van Dijk

    What an awesome title for this fantastic dancing couple. Very intimate picture! Love and Light~Olga

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you Olga! Love and Light for you too! :-)

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    wow…stunning image…the tones you chose are just amazing and I love his character….Just a great and magical shot

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thank you very, very much! :-)

  • Ashley Ng

    Ashley Ng

    Excellent framing really gives space for the intensity of the subject to breath! The lighting really works! Well done.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much! :-)

  • stung

    stung

    stunning

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks!!

  • Ryan Piercey

    Ryan Piercey

    Beautiful image!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you Ryan! :-)

  • SNik

    SNik

    perfect! the neutral space works like eternity.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Wow, amazing lighting! The light on her arm and shoulder, and specially on his profile and hair… just wonderful! It’s about concentration, energy, passion, togetherness, so many emotions!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    WOWOW!!! What a comment!! Thank you very, very much!

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    You’re welcome, such a great photograph deserves it :)

  • Dave Hiskey

    Dave Hiskey

    great original pic …love the way it’s lit and that you can’t see her face and how it’s concentrated on the top half of their torsos.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shots!

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    This has a extra something that takes it into the realm of extraordinary….i just adore the look of concentration on his face and the low lighting…..superb!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    This shot is one of my favourites at the moment! Thank you very much!

  • Dave Hiskey

    Dave Hiskey

    it’s a great shot…glad I’ve seen it..

  • Bill Gamblin

    Bill Gamblin

    this is an outstanding job and the lighting adds such a romantice and mystic tone…awesome

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much Bill!

  • Roberta Ponte

    Roberta Ponte

    great shot ! I love it!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks so much Roberta!

  • Seth  Weaver

    Seth Weaver

    Stunning composition, Jean. You paint with light. The light on the hair is EXCELLENT.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, what a compliment! Thank you very, very much!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Perfect lighting in this Jean….wonderful photo.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Again, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shots!

  • Lior Goldenberg

    Lior Goldenberg

    Amazing lighting, composition, passion…. Brilliant!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks so much Lior!!

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl

    such a good use of light and shade but you have also captured the feeling which is so touching

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks a lot! :-)

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent photography Jean!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thank you very much!

  • marcelfineart

    marcelfineart

    Excellent work with the lighting!!! Awesome!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thanks for the great comment!

  • Anita Charlton L.R.P.S.

    Anita Charlton...

    I love this piece of work and the dramatic lighting. I find the dark objects in the background a little distracting. But love the intensity of the couple.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much Anita!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Je l’aime beaucoup. Grands effets d’éclairage.

    I’ve probably got the grammar all wrong though! And possible the words! If I have insulted the picture, I didn’t mean to! It’s great.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    You haven’t insulted the picture at all :-) Thank you very much for your great comment!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    It’s a long time since I have spoken French…that’s all, I could have easily got it all wrong! Happy snapping.

  • Lesley  Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Amazing lighting beautiful! Great shot!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thanks again!

  • Midori Furze

    Midori Furze

    Awesome!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much! :-)

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    Nicely done, Jean…I really like this one! :)

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks a lot Leslie!

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba...

    This is wonderful, too.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Merveilleux Jean!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Merci bcp!

  • shawhouse

    shawhouse

    .the lighting in this is perfection. and your subjects, wow….. tones, use of negative space – dead on…. magnificent! One of your best, Jean, and that’s saying something. bravo!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Wow!!! What an amazing comment!!! Thank you very, very much!!

  • Damien Cox

    Damien Cox

    great atmospheric shot

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thank you very much!

  • david malcolmson

    david malcolmson

    Wonderful image and warm human document.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Again, thank you very much!

  • Jacq Wilson

    Jacq Wilson

    This is a very powerful and touching image! Just beautiful!

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    what a classic photo. should be on the homepage.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you!

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    fantastic Jean!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much!

  • Kristal

    Kristal

    beautiful

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks!

  • tess1731

    tess1731

    You could not help but love this …beautiful

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) I think I didn’t do so bad this time! Thank you again!

  • Joseph Darmenia

    Joseph Darmenia

    Beautifully captured and great lighting.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much Joseph!

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    What a superb capture, perfectly placed in the frame, love the light, colour and intensity of it.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment on my shot!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    Incredible lighting. WHAT AN IMAGE!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thanks a lot for the great comment!

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    How very beautiful, superb image :)

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much Tracey!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Stunning lighting. Your images tell stories!!!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thanks a lot Stephen!!

  • betha

    betha

    Just beautiful!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you!

  • Michael Gray

    Michael Gray

    fantastic capture!!! well done. be proud of this one

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thanks a lot Michael!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Superb Image..A piece of Art !!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Well…wow! Thank you very, very much for such a great comment!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    Beautiful! Such an intensity of emotion – just love it.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks so much Deborah!

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Breathtakingly beautiful image, so intimate, it says more than a thousand words could possibly say.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, what a wonderful comment!! Thank you very much Tessa!

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Oh This is Awesome!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you!

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    great image, great lighting

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks a lot Larry!

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    This is just beautiful!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much Rosina!

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    Fantastic lighting!! very intense…wow!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much for your comment Astrid!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    this is what photography is all about…absolutely amazing capture Jean!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my shots!

  • KENDALL EUTEMEY

    KENDALL EUTEMEY

    So Jean, where is your museum located? (smile)

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-)) LOL! Thank you very much!

  • Scott Ward

    Scott Ward

    This is a great image! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) And thank you for taking the time to comment on my shot!

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch

    lovely!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks!

  • flydesign

    flydesign

    Just amazing work! Love the emotion, color and just simply beautiful.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thanks a lot for such a great comment!

  • DonMc

    DonMc

    Just looked at your site, your pics are brilliant, your use of light is amazing.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much for the wonderful comment on my shot!

  • Deborah  Allen

    Deborah Allen

    Congratulations on being featured on the first page, you are a very deserving artist. This photo is charming, well balanced, and tells of a beautiful story of love. Your subjects are well posed. LOVE IT!!!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thank you soooo much for your wonderful words Deborah!!

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    So much character in this shot.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you!

  • George Swann

    George Swann

    Your images have so much character….magnificent.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very, very much George!

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Congrats my friend ..so well deserved

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks a lot my dear friend!!

  • Stefanie Vermillion

    Stefanie Vermi...

    Amazing moment. Love this!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much Stefanie!

  • Steve  Woodman

    Steve Woodman

    Brilliant!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you!

  • Carliss Mora

    Carliss Mora

    Jean, this is magnificent! What stunning lighting you’ve captured in this image.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Great to hear from you again my friend and thank you for your comment!

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Jean this is an intimate shot, it works really well. Its like we’re peeking at Gran ‘n’ Grandad having a last dance after a family party when they think we’ve all gone home.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    What a wonderful comment!! Thank you very much!

  • Prologue

    Prologue

    At a loss for words at the moment… amazing!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow, thank you very much! :-)

  • Dennis Pilapil

    Dennis Pilapil

    Jean, I love the drama of the image…I’m a huge fan for monotone images and low key photography

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thank you very much for your kind words!!

  • AthenaBlanco

    AthenaBlanco

    A beautiful moment captured superbly

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you!

  • Eugene Farrell

    Eugene Farrell

    absolutly outstandly out of this world, I love it , congrats.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Wow!!! Thank you very much for such a comment!!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    This is such a beautiful moment captured!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very, very much! :-)

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Beautiful image…a magical moment;)

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shot! :-)

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    thank you for sharing this shot,the comp is fantastic,such a beautiful photo well seen and captured
    Jean

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much for your wonderful words!

  • Alison Jane Rice

    Alison Jane Rice

    Intense, endearing … merci

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shot!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    I’m speechless. The power and beauty in this photo is, well, indescribable.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Well, wow, thank you very, very much!! :-)

  • Carisma

    Carisma

    The light, the composition, the intensity…..all outstanding – home page material!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much!

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    Well – like everyone else I think this is a beautiful moment captured perfectly.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks a lot for your comment Cordelia!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    such a powerful image and of course the perfect crop and lighting, so intense

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    fantastic shot!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Another great shot Jean. Well done.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    stunning comp & SO powerful! Thanks for adding this to the DANCE! group!

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    FEATURED in the Dance group! Congrats!

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Really emotive image,very nice work Jean!

  • deannedaffy

    deannedaffy

    I just love your work. Gorgeous.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    This is one I like a lot too. Thanks again!

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston

    The light is wonderful, the mood attentive and the composition superb. J’adore! Another favorite.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Again, thank you very, very much for all your great comments!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    This IS P E R F E C T in every possible way…........................! WOW!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    WOW!!! What a wonderful comment Jacqleen! Thank you very, very much!!

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    Absolutely most excellent shot! LOVE IT!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    this is absolutely breathtaking. such a beautiful capture!

  • Michele Randell

    Michele Randell

    Such an intimate shot…...full of poetry and emotion and the compostion is fantastic….!

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    wonderful lighting, love the use of negative space – wonderful emotion

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Oh yeah, this is stunning! :D

  • Debbie  Crompton

    Debbie Crompton

    such a magnificent image Jean!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Brillinat LIGHTING, and capture…...........wow!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks so much Jacqleen!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Just great .. what a magical shot !!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks a lot Lorena!

  • Diana Orabi

    Diana Orabi

    that is so romantic.. beautiful

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you Diana!

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    I love the composition: leaving half of the space to invoke the sense of time. Great work!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much Dragan!

  • Dar Hurt

    Dar Hurt

    This is simply stunning work Jean!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much! :-) It’s one of my favourite shots!

  • Mysticmoon

    Mysticmoon

    A strong, touching and ageless photograph! So much intenseness captured in that moment of capture….
    Einfach spitze!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Vielen Dank!

  • liamcarroll

    liamcarroll

    this is the first opportunity i have had to look at others work on here, this one really caught my eye,.... stunning , the light (especially in the mans hair and beard) is so captivating , well done

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very, very much Liam!

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    love the way you work with light…. very nice.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thanks a lot Mike!

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay

    breathtaking….absolutely stunning, such beautiful lighting.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you so much for your comment Alecs! :-)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Powerful in its beauty. I have really enjoyed discovering your work tonight. It is masterful!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    What a marvellous compliment!! But I still have to work and learn more to call it masterful :-))

  • daisyzsn

    daisyzsn

    the most exquisite beauty of all…. passion aging along with time!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thanks again! And what a wonderful comment!

  • greenstone

    greenstone

    sensite and touching and beautiful!!!!!!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    :-) Thank you very much!

  • RakeshSyal

    RakeshSyal

    My heartiest congratulations on winning the challenge Hero of the Day

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    WOW!!! I didn’t expect that!! How GREAT!

  • Helen Lewis

    Helen Lewis

    Wonderful capture – really like what you search for!

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied

    Thank you very much Helen! :-)

  • Mishu7

    Mishu7 29 days ago

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied 28 days ago

    WOWOW!! How GREAT!! Thank you very, very much!

  • tgarrett

    tgarrett 14 days ago

    What a story and you told it beautifully. Excellent photography.

  • Jean M. Laffitau replied 14 days ago

    Glad you like it and thank you very much for taking the time to comment!

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