Brian Moore
Moderator
I believe I took this image in Dec of 2009 at the Nutcracker performance. I was wandering around on stage before the curtain went up. The stage was full of actors and dancers but at one point I spotted Bruce seated peacefully over toward stage right, illuminated only by a single overhead lamp. I kneeled in front of him and framed the photo quickly--I was afraid someone would intrude on the scene since it was really a busy stage. Just before I pressed the shutter release I told Bruce "lift your head a little" since his face was shrouded in shadow and I wanted some light on it. Bruce did so and I think it made all the difference, not so much for shedding light upon his countenance, but because it cast the look on his face in a way I really liked.
I am always reminded of the "chiaroscuro" concept in art whenever I look back on this picture.
Canon T50 with FD 28mm lens and Fuji Neopan 1600 film.
I am always reminded of the "chiaroscuro" concept in art whenever I look back on this picture.
Canon T50 with FD 28mm lens and Fuji Neopan 1600 film.
