Memories of a retired ballerina.

Thanks.

Good composition and very good b/W work. The expression adds to the mood of this photo.

 

Regards,

--MAA

 

Thank you Mario very much, it is a classic considering it was shot back in 1975. I wonder though how many people look at photos for more than a few seconds...

Nice composition in B/W. Love the expression and the soft grainy effect. Rgds.

Dimitri,

 

very nice portrait, you have captured her thoughts...

Beautifully done! Best regards.

very good story...congrats

Regards! CL

Her expression of nostalga definately matches the title..Lovely work...Regards

great composition ,very good image !!

Her contemplating expression & posture befits the title. She seem a little bit lost.

A classical romantic image ... mood beautifully captured. The bw suits so well. Best regards.

Splendid. Congrats ! So theatrical yet perfect: ballerinas are masters to this !

Thank you very much for your inspiring comments my dear PN friends and yes as Florin said is a theatrical pose as ballerinas are trained to speak with their bodies.She is a retired ballerina and as she averts her eyes from the mirror which is normally an actors best friend she remembers her stage days. That particular ''light'' in her life is extinguished and the curtain is down. Her life as a dancer is not over though she is still wears a dancing outfit. Maureen was on stage with the Royal ballet at Covent Garden and she went on to Athens to teach.

Great tones, Dimi. Nice natural pose and facial expression. Well done, my freind. Regards, as always, Lawrence.

Dimitris, I like as well her look, and it is well composed with a symbolic curtain on the R..... But many dancers, probably like her, are not dancing any more but are continuing to teach, or becoming choreographers.

 

This is a nice B/W, and an added life story as well..

 

Perfect title for this beautiful scene, Dimitris. Her pose and expression are unique. Excellent composition, light and contrast. Congrats!

A very intimate portrait Dimitris , very nice.Happy Easter to you and your family.

Wonderful..sad portrait, my dear friend!...Ciaomau!

... very good composition and good B&W work ... congrats ... thanks dear Dimitris ... regards from Cyprus ...