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Challenge: Art of 2016 (Standard Editing*)
Collection: 2017 - Challenges
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Gruene Hall ~ Gruene, Texas
Date: Apr 13, 2016
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 2500
Shutter: 0.4
Date Uploaded: Jan 4, 2017

DSC_4964 2016 04 13

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[Jan. 24th, 2017 11:47:55 PM]

Ok, time for a little back story here. I took this last April in Gruene Texas at the Gruene Hall. An old fashioned, wood floor, non air conditioned, music and foot stomping, throbbing hall. This particular couple danced all night...I took as many pictures as I could she just twirled n swayed all night long.

I really struggled for an appropriate title, I couldn't seem to find the right words to give the feeling of movement, shear joyof the moment and rhythm of the music. As soon as I saw these two pictures I knew I had my art entry...didn't even search for an alternative. I personally struggle with the definition of "art". But for me "this was the moment".

The alternative




Statistics
Place: 15 out of 150
Avg (all users): 6.1765
Avg (commenters): 7.6250
Avg (participants): 6.2625
Avg (non-participants): 5.8636
Views since voting: 465
Views during voting: 214
Votes: 102
Comments: 20
Favorites: 0


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01/27/2017 12:58:00 PM
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

You know I'm a sucker for motion blur Janine and this is an excellent example that just shouts out vibrantly 'come dance with me'. I adore the crop and the way it places the emphasis on the gorgeous shape of her twirling dress. The mono processing is good and again the light shade of her dress against the predominant darker tones concentrates all your attention on her. I love it for its dynamic vibrancy it is so alive its beautiful, you sensed the 'moment' so well Janine. I'm really pleased to see so much positive reaction to your lovely image.
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01/25/2017 11:03:40 AM
Great photo for me
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01/25/2017 12:47:19 AM
Good one Janine. Twist twist.
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01/25/2017 12:09:49 AM
I feel that little twist of leg and rump to make that swirly froth.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/24/2017 11:11:37 PM
this photo is so old. some other time returning to us
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01/24/2017 10:51:27 PM
You can hear the music. Nicely done.
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01/24/2017 09:58:18 PM
frothy
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01/24/2017 09:31:33 PM
love it
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01/24/2017 01:24:27 PM
Blurry dancing shots always seem to have an artistic appeal. Nicely done.
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01/24/2017 11:51:23 AM
Simple, elegant and effective. You've judged loads of things really well here. 8.
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01/23/2017 10:31:20 PM
I feel the happiness that I can't see on the ladies face, brilliant blur, the way the dress looks is superb.

Reminds me of the 50's. ..one of my top picks.
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01/23/2017 06:54:59 PM
nobody puts baby in the corner! terrific fluidity, becoming just sharp enough where you need it to be. The dance of life, the dance IS life- well done.
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01/23/2017 03:52:03 PM
Love the motion in this. Beautiful shot.
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01/22/2017 05:11:41 PM
For a moment, the belle of the ball, yes? Really nicely done!
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01/22/2017 10:31:59 AM
It strikes me as interesting that I don't feel any movement with this. Possibly because I am enjoying the stopped motion so much. Very nice.
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01/21/2017 07:01:29 PM
very cool action shot indeed
needs more textures for me to give a higher vote, but i'm sure this'll do well :)
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01/21/2017 02:52:26 AM
great tdea and well taken if it was a "grab" shot
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01/20/2017 11:29:17 AM
Top ten for me.
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01/18/2017 10:49:21 PM
charming
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01/18/2017 10:58:46 AM
This looks like a movie scene from the 30's. It has power and it feels alive. My favorite for a ribbon. I give you a 10 and my Red Dragon Award
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