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Photographer’s Note

I've been once in RSA and i wish to go back one day. This photo was taken during a festival about the Zulu culture. The dance rhythm is impressive, as faces let people imagine their pride and old glory when they were facing the Boers stoling their lands. Of course, RSA counts 11 official languages and tribes. My other favorite was the Ndebele culture. So colourful one.

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Wanda1 (11015) 2009-10-04 1:36

Hi Clemence,
You have captured a nice moment during the dance with the expression of the man in his concentration. Great use of depth of field to isolate his face in this busy scene.
Regards
Wanda

Prisley (1249) 2009-10-04 3:04

Hi Clemence,
This is a gorgeous photograph, and even a masterpiece!
It breaks the rule of third in a splendid manner. The main subject is in the plain center. And this is exactly where it should be. Your way of capturing the scene is very smart. We feel part of the action. We feel like witnessing the a decisive moment. The settings of DOF is perfect as it clearly focus on his face. His expression is compelling and intriguing. Works perfectly for me!
Cheers,
Pris.

by the way, Welcome to TE!

maglex (1624) 2009-10-04 11:04

HI Clemence, an excellent capture. Very nice light illuminating your subject's facial features very well. I like this really in black and white. Congratulations on this one!!! And welcome to TE! Best regards, Alex

burGu (4548) 2009-10-04 11:25

It must be difficult to capture the rhythm of dance through portait of a dancer. But you achieved perfectly with the side portrait of man surrounded by all the blurry details... Soul of festival definitely breathes in here Clemence!
Compliments,
Burcu

rigoletto (26846) 2009-10-05 3:16

what a sharp focus, original cadrage and imaginative use of bokeh here! i like the sephia tint. and your dark treatment. yet, i cannot get the white dots on his face. a pp problem?
rgs,
deniz

swiatopelk777 (9366) 2009-10-06 3:32

Hi Clemence!
Very original POV and composition, wonderful capture and exposure. Original portrait.
Greetings from Warszawa!

Photo Information

Copyright: Clemence Bee Keling (FreewheelerBee) (225)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-06-11
Categories: Ceremony
Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon DX AF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, SanDisk Ultra-II 8GB, 72 mm Circular Polariser HOYA
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-04 1:20