Latin Dancers (Broadband Only)

[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.

[LOZ]

Nitro all I can see is 18 little boxes ?

[nito]

Loz, is it working now?

[huynhie]

Very nice photo's there nito, I love the vibrant colours.

[LOZ]

no but the slideshow was great

[Oneputt]

Nito nice colours and action. I think that No17 is the pick

[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.

[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

[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.

[huynhie]

no but the slideshow was great

I have to agree there as well.

[spada]

Hi
Nice color , fast motion blur. you 've done a good work .This lens is on my list.

Thank for sharing

regards
spada

[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.

[drifter]

#17 is my pick . Lovely colour

[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

[nito]

Like this peter?

Craig, still working on your suggestion. I am trying to get rid of the highlights on her face.

[antman]

I like expression of the guy in No 12.

I think he was a bit upset that they made him wear the hat.

[stubbsy]

Like this peter?

Much better, but I'd still like a touch more at the bottom if there's anything there