Lif as a Dance. Inner Longing ( please see large)

Is another part of human life, a painful one. It is an unusual dance creation , I have photographed recently, which touches a dance choreography not very common as a dance subject . Its narrative touches children which nature entailed them to live in their own world, not connected to the world we are conscious to. It is the choreography of Tamir Ginz, and a group of dancers, by the name of- Kamea. A special work of dance art, with mental identification of the dancers to the subject they portray. Very touching ! I will upload some frames of this work, that I hope will touch these which will follow it. Thanks for your impressions.

A part of a dance. Please read preface. Thanks

Another beautiful work. Personally, I would clone the foot on the right. Regards, my dear.

Great capture, fantastic composition and lighting, Pnina.

 

Alberto

A poignant image ,reminding me of Shelly's famous lines;-

 

"We look before and after,

 

And pine for what is not,

 

Our sincerest laughter With some pain is fraught:

 

Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought."

 

I agree with Armindo, because eyes are drawn to that protruding leg. Why did you keep it like that,Pnina?

 

 

Without the foot, I imagine more intensity of despair, as she would be looking up into total darkness, but as is, it has a mood of things coming apart for her, as if she is being fractured into pieces--I agree with Avner. Interesting work.

Armindo, thanks again, your suggestion and Amal's is a possibility as I have it without the foot, but decided to upload it with as I thought like Avner's impression that it enhances the drama of the fractured feeling. but I will aploading the second version as well.What do you think?

 

Alberto, thanks as well for connecting to it.

 

Avner, thanks I 'm glad to see you (at least here....;-)) and your feeling about the foot was my reasoning not to clone it out, I still upload the 2nd version, it will be nice to know if you still think the same.( btw, it is a man dancer).

 

Amal, I upload the second version for you too, the poesy is very touching.Thanks

 

Donna,I hope all is well, I wonder if you will think differently if you see the 2nd version,Thanks

Pnina, I prefer the second version.Inner longing becomes more apparent and intense. .Let others comment.Thanks.

His gesture & expression seem to be in despair & anguish. That's how good this actors are in portraying their character. The inclusion of the leg & partial dancer enhances the story element here. Nice composition, Pnina.

Hi Pnina! This will be very interesting to follow. I like both versions ! They

both give a different perspective. Kind Regards Andrea

First, let me say that it's a wonderful image full of emotion and humanity. I have to say that my first impulse upon opening it was that the foot on the right was a terrible distraction. I like your altered image, but I think you did that by cropping (?) because it appears there is less black to the right of the seated figure. I think the negative space is important to the image. It emphasizes both the darkness that surrounds each and every one of us, as well as adding to the power of this particular image.

I think the first version is better.Great drama and expression!

Cheers,Jim

Excelente toma,y magnifica expresion captada,con una estupenda luz y b&w. 7/7.Anon.

 

Saludos -Tolo.

Strong and quite interesting scene, Pnina. The pose, expression, light and atmosphere are unique. Excellent shot! Best regards!

Expressive and powerful. "Why" comes to mind when looking at this. The desperate cry of the subjects seem to echo throughout the room.

Amal, thanks again for your point of view.

 

Cherlyn,the dancers are well identifying with the subject. It is quite a big group

( about 10 of them). My fast decision has to be ,what to compose from the whole, as is it a fraction of a second before the scene is changed....;-))thanks

 

Andrea,thanks as well, it will be I hope interesting to follow up.

 

Dave, the less black on the R, is stage lights, I have cloned the foot and changed the aspect ratio( cropped it a tiny bit, but did not touch the inside colores ( I have checked it after reading your comment...;-)).

 

Jim, thanks for writing your point of view, which corresponds to my decision.

 

Avner, thanks for writing again, each of them is a bit different...

 

Tolo thanks as well, I start understand your language ...;-))

 

David O, thanks for all of them.

 

Adan, thanks for your connection to it reflected in your comment.

This has all the qualities of your usual mastery of stage photography which is something I have come to expect. What strikes me most is the expression and posture of the actor. I believe that, even if you had not told us the subject matter, I would still read this body language and facial expression as that of a pleading child.

 

As to the foot and ankle I do think it adds to the sense of disconnectedness. I realize you have to deal with the play as it is choreographed, however in photographic terms a stronger image would have resulted if the side figures were not lined up in a row with the main figure.

Thanks for your comment, as we already found out we have a lot of similarity in thinking....;-)).

 

You have entered an open door, as I thought about this point while post processing it. I have decided to live it as is because of the different directions, the figure's hands are placed on the frame. The darker one (left hand) directed to the boy and as if connected to him, the right lighted hand takes the eye to the "horizon"( and is the most lighted ellement in the composition), also the foot is a diagonal "line" but points as well to the boy. I thought that all the parts are connected to express the fractured personality.

 

Was my reasoning the right one? what do you think?

To my mind, you have made the right choice. Most importantly it is your choice that most matters :-)

 

The reflections on the stage of the two figures on the side, help to break up the linear nature of the alignment.

 

BTW I have noticed those beautiful reflections in some of your other stage work. They are rippled, much like reflections on water. What causes them ? it seems to be an unusual surface for a stage. Are all the photos with this reflection done in the same theatre? Sorry for all the questions but I am curious.

Thanks for understanding my reasoning.;-))

 

Yes, most of my dance work is taken in the same place,( aside from the theatre and some other places) the art dance center in the old part of the city( Tel Aviv), the best professional stage. I think that the ripple feelings are coming from the way the floor is built there. I never thought of that, but it is really interesting to explore... I will look into it next time I'm there, and tell you what I have found....

I'm going to cast my vote for the second version. The central figure is so poignant and powerful that the foot seems almost a comic diversion from the main theme.

Thanks for your vote ! as I see it, both versions has merit.., and it is a very personal taste and evaluation.I appreciate your point of view Jack!

Full of emotions Pnina. Love the mood here.

Very nicemlight and tone Pnina....I like the expression which support the theme of the childs so closely....touching....