Critique Welcomed Dance Rehearsal

[Brian Moore]

At the far end of the pier there stands Ruby's Diner. They have a 1940s vibe. They also play '40's music on loudspeakers for the benefit of folks walking the pier. This couple were rehearsing to the music. I had the impression this wasn't their first time rehearsing outside Ruby's.

Holga 120N (Light Leaker) and Ilford XP2 cross processed in Rodinal.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Nothing quite like reliving ones teenage years

Excellent image Brian.

 

[Brian Moore]

Nothing quite like reliving ones teenage years

Excellent image Brian.

Thanks Julian. Much appreciated.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

It's funny. They look like they are doing a robot dance for two - both are very stiff. I'm used to your school dance group photos, Brian, where every movement seems to flow. The contrast in this image is that everyone who is NOT dancing seems to flow. Good shot!

 

[Brian Moore]

It's funny. They look like they are doing a robot dance for two - both are very stiff. I'm used to your school dance group photos, Brian, where every movement seems to flow. The contrast in this image is that everyone who is NOT dancing seems to flow. Good shot!

That's a very good observation, Rob. In this image she is positioning him in a static sense, hence the apparent stiffness. Later I'll post another that I shot with the MacMerrill in which there is a sense of flow. Thanks Rob.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

It is very seldom that there is a sense of flow in still photography unless a slow shutter is being used, as I see it. A film with sound here would have been nice, since you lure us into a feeling with your words.

 

[Brian Moore]

It is very seldom that there is a sense of flow in still photography unless a slow shutter is being used, as I see it. A film with sound here would have been nice, since you lure us into a feeling with your words.

Now that you mention it I wish I had thought to film the scene. I could have, since I had with me my DP1 MacMerrill and I believe to shoots video. Maybe next time. Thank you Ivar.

 

[Pete Askew]

Without the back story one would never be able to work out what was going on. I like the guy on the right. I can imaging him bursting into action any second. "Hey you. Leave my friend alone!".

 

[Brian Moore]

Without the back story one would never be able to work out what was going on. I like the guy on the right. I can imaging him bursting into action any second. "Hey you. Leave my friend alone!".

He was actually with them. Thanks Pete.