Holga 120N: Capoeira (160NC + Weston W-1B Flash)

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Such an inviting subject for the photographer, but so difficult to capture! That last composite composition gets it, I think. Seems like it would be very rewarding to attach yourself to one of these groups for an extended period to try a variety of techniques to translate those lightning moves into images.<br>     My only experience of capoeira was a performance during the Day of the Dead celebration in Mesilla a couple years ago. Everyone was wearing some skull-like makeup, so there was even more drama than usual. Shot it with a 135mm on my Spotmatic, and I rather liked <a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=349257">the results</a>, but they were pronounced so-so by the renowned pn critic, Mr. Z.

Nice images!

I agree, the last shot is the best. I like the color shots with the Holga. Mine only ever gets black and white so it is interesting to see the color results. Good job.

 

- Randy

These are even better than your usual excellent work, Sam. Very, very nice.