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Latin Dancers (Broadband Only)

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:01 pm
by nito
As promised here are some shots from the latin americian dance show. All shots were on a 70-200VR lens at iso800. Exposure compensation varied between -1.0 to 0.3.
The show was great. My family and I really enjoyed it.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
#12
#13
#14
#15
#16
#17
#18
Critiques are welcomed. I know some shots are soft, but it was really difficult to capture movement without blurr.
Also I would like to share with you my photo gallery.
http://nito.smugmug.com/
Thanks to stubbsy for letting me know about the smug service.

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:04 pm
by LOZ
Nitro all I can see is 18 little boxes ?

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:07 pm
by nito
Loz, is it working now?

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:11 pm
by huynhie
Very nice photo's there nito, I love the vibrant colours.

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:11 pm
by LOZ
no but the slideshow was great


Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:15 pm
by Oneputt
Nito nice colours and action. I think that No17 is the pick


Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:16 pm
by stubbsy
Nghia
I can see them and they show of the quality of pics this lens can deliver in the right hands. With so many images it's hard to comment on all of them, so here are some things that jumped out at me:
#5 - probably the best capture here, but I'd suggest you crop the RHS to remove the two people on the right and make this a portrait crop. The expression on the young girl's face on the RHS makes this a great part of the image too, so I'd suggest a second crop that just includes her too.
#15 - great capture of the dancer's expression, but the pano style crop seems odd. I'm guessing you had to remove something from the bottom (audience heads?), but if not a slightly taller aspect ration would make the image even better
#17 - I know it's soft, but the girl's expression and the lovely strong blue & silver colours really appeal.

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:23 pm
by Alex
Some great shots there Nito.
No.1 is a bit too dark for my taste.
No.3 has some strange colour casts on my monitor.
No.4 - really like this one.
No.5 - really like this one, but agree might be better with a crop
No. 17 is a bit soft, but very nice composition nevertheless.
Great work!
Alex

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:23 pm
by Alpha_7
I really like the third one, I'd suggest you could even make a stunning image out of just a crop of the girl in the dress.
I also really like the 11th shot too.

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:24 pm
by huynhie
LOZ wrote:no but the slideshow was great

I have to agree there as well.


Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:28 pm
by spada
Hi
Nice color , fast motion blur. you 've done a good work .This lens is on my list.
Thank for sharing
regards
spada

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:41 pm
by nito
Thanks for the comments guys. It's very encouraging.
Peter,
#5, I was debating on that very issue. I kept it for the colour, but the real focus is the girl.
#15, it wasnt because of audience heads. Thought it would flow better as a pano. But I do see your point on giving a tall aspect ratio. I'll play with it and see what happens.
#17, yeah that was a hard capture. They keep on moving.
Alex,
#3, was over blown in exposure. Still adjusting the camera during that period. Unfortunately its not very recoverable no matter the software.

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:13 pm
by drifter
#17 is my pick . Lovely colour

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:43 pm
by wendellt
some amazing photos there
I am jealous
dance is one of the best things to photograph so animated colourful and full of dynamism
i like the ones with the ofsett tight composition
16, 19, 4

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:11 pm
by nito
Like this peter?
Craig, still working on your suggestion. I am trying to get rid of the highlights on her face.


Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:25 pm
by antman
I like expression of the guy in No 12.
I think he was a bit upset that they made him wear the hat.

Posted:
Sun Mar 26, 2006 11:05 pm
by stubbsy
nito wrote:Like this peter?
Much better, but I'd still like a touch more at the bottom if there's anything there