...Association...

This needs some explanation. Association , is a part of imagination that leads me, while photographing and expressing my point of view in a dance creation. Trying to connect dance to life, and "life as a dance" in its wider connection.

 

This is a new dance creation that I'm a part of, and its idea and narrative will "speak" of borders.

Choreography by Sally -Ann Friedland.

While the concept is developing, there are costume fitness, and thought about how it will be connected to the dance movements and the scene as a whole.

 

Seeing the dancer trying her costume, my association,was of women in some parts of the world ,that strong restrictions of freedom are forcing them to cover their faces( "burka") and fight for their liberty.

 

Thanks for viewing.

Please read preface, thanks

Fine portrait anyway...

Yes, I thought she is acting the role of middle east women mostly need to cover from head to toe, only revealing their eyes. We have some in Singapore too. At one time it's an issue when government forbid students to put on this attire covering themselves except to school ( when its not a muslim school).

I love your "association", Pnina. I read the commentary BEFORE I viewed the image, so I've had the fine experience of literally seeing two different images at once. Very cool.

I love what's here and actually I prefer it without any explanation. It's a great look you've captured which accounts for a lot of the quality here. Still, I don't think you're there just yet si just to give you one possible idea...

Vladimir thanks

 

Cherlyn, it is not only in the Middle East, it is in many countries like Africa and many others, you can see it in Europe, as well.Thanks for your comment and reflection

 

Liz, thanks I called it association, as it is still a dance rehearsal. So I'm glad you experienced the two , the dance rehearsal and the association.

 

Ton, Thanks! I thought of something similar before uploading my version,BUT my logic and feeling was that I want to leave it in the dance world and just tell what was my association. Thats why I called it "Association" and thats how I have explained my intention... to connect dance to life, or "life as a dance".

 

As usual with you, it is a good offer and a nice possibility but takes it to another place ;-))

...a so different image, my dear! Very interesting!...Ciaomau!

Perhaps you may also a try a similar one where a man helps the dancer wear the cloth... That can make it even more life-like... Regards,

Estupendo retrato,y momento captado,con una excelente luz y tonos.

 

Saludos -Tolo.

Hello Pnina ! ... thanks for sharing your ideas and your experiences in pictures like this.

Time and time again it reminded us that cultures and our dances made us aware how a certain society become....

 

Sally

 

Maurizio thanks

 

Bulent ,thanks, this was the idea , the awareness of women situation, through a dance composition .

 

 

Tolo, thanks as well

 

Sally,thanks for your comment, and your understanding what a long way there are women, that still has to go, in getting their human rights ,and fight cultured repression, and breaking the "glass roof." Each way is good for evoking awareness, dance association as well.

I love the photo and was thinking the same thing when I saw it. It's beautiful as it is, and I love the intensity in her eyes and the elegance as she seems to almost walk through or into the cloth. Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo - Lex

the expression is strong and can lead to different interpretations...that's how I understood you desire to explain the image....my personal reaction was immediately to associate the image and attitude to clothing in muslim countries (like burka)....on the other hand looking at the clothe in details we see that it's not made to cover the face and the association only comes from the frozen moment (of covering the face)...therefore I see it as a transition, the transition between tradition and modernity...covered or open...

A unique portrayal of subdigation...excellent parallel and vertical lines..Marjorie

As always, beautiful work.

 

Alberto

Alexa, thanks for understanding it and liking, it is a dance photo, so it has the grace of that world, but the association brought me to the other side of women life.

 

Laurent, transition is a good way to depict this association. Thanks for a very interesting interpretation, impression and your point of view to this image

 

Marjorie, it is exactly how dance can be a portrayal of life. Thanks

 

Thank you Alberto.

Pnina, a mysterious portrait with a strong hint of drama. I very much like her pose and staring eyes which raise many questions. The composition also excellent with the pale background contrasting well with the subject and the black cloth. A nice detail is the two lines on the right which somehow draw the eyes to the subject (I asked myself if I'd clone them out, but I don't think I would). Great work!

Pnina, It's a strong statement, that's well seen.

Mysterious indeed. I have been liking your dance shots a lot lately. Very good work!

Seductive and perplexing. Looks like a magician conjuring up something.

Beautiful photograph and thanks for your explanations.Moody imaGe with model's great eyes and looking will connect the visitor.Well captures,Pnina.Best Wishes

Roger, thanks for your impression. Added to the rest, helps me understand that I have succeeded in explaining the mood of a dance ( even though only rehearsal ) that is also touching life aspects.

 

Bob, Joe, Adan and Afshin, thanks for adding your impressions. Very much appreciated.

Dress or undress thats the question ...

 

(Superb part of a second!)

Pnina, this belongs amongst your best shots. The angle and moment of capture convey what you expressed your intention to be.

I like that there is no space to the left behind her like she is up against the preverbial wall. Then there is the opening in the ceiling that to me suggests a possible escape but like many routes of escape, it is out of reach.