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Challenge: Tools of the Trade (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Montreal
Date: Jul 22, 2005
Galleries: Emotive, Performance
Date Uploaded: Jul 25, 2005

 Again, trying to think a little outside of the box. Any ballet dancer will tell you they can't live without their pointe shoes, and each dancer has their own unique routine to personalize or 'break in' their shoes. I found the sepia tone to give the photo more character, and I used contrast to increase the shadows. I couldn't get rid of the highlight along the wrist w/o spot editing. If anyone knows how, please tell me!

Edit:
Thanks to all who voted and gave me great comments.

To those who say I DNMC, I think I did. A dancer's tools are first and foremost, their body. In the case of female classical ballet dancers, their pointe shoes are an essential tool.

This was taken on a windowsill to get the best use of natural light.

Oh yes, and thanks to Kosmikkreeper for inspiring me to pick up the camera after the photshoot he did in Montreal a couple months ago. To bad I didn't make more money on the shoot to pay for my new camera :D

Thanks again everyone, and happy shooting
Cheers!

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 342
Avg (all users): 6.7273
Avg (commenters): 7.4737
Avg (participants): 6.7143
Avg (non-participants): 6.7365
Views since voting: 3804
Views during voting: 463
Votes: 286
Comments: 38
Favorites: 5 (view)

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 09/16/2006 04:45:11 PM
Excellent shot. I particularly like the soft shadows. Great detail as well. My favorite of yours.
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 07/18/2006 11:46:19 PM
Just stumbled across this and wow!
Everything is right about this shot.
Excellent tones and focal point too.
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 07/18/2006 06:41:38 PM
A very interesting compisition. The central placement of the subject implies feeling of balance, which is further underlined by the narrow srip, upon which the ballet dancer stands, which also leads into the middle of the frame. Interesting textures on the worn pointes, good lighting and a fitting B&W conversion.
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 12/07/2005 11:35:49 AM
fantastic image-great lighting, crop and tones
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 12/07/2005 12:56:30 AM
Wonderful image! Look how torn and tattered those shoes are..you must have danced hard in those.
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 08/27/2005 05:06:02 PM
Extremely well done.
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 08/23/2005 11:58:44 PM
This is an excellent photo. I must have missed this one when voting. Nice job on your placement in the challenge. It deserved to be up in the top.
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 08/19/2005 02:42:28 PM
Pidge I really like this one so am putting it on my favourite list. I especially like it in B/W and the crop as it focusses on the tools of the ballet dancer, her feet. And only a ballet dancer could have stood like this on a windowsill without falling!

I gave this a 7 on the vote.
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 08/09/2005 02:40:18 PM
I know I'm a little late, but congrats on 4th place.
As a dancer myself, I agree that pointe shoes are definitely one of a dancer's top necessities. :) I think it met the challenge perfectly.
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 08/03/2005 03:04:11 PM
This is an excellent image. The flexiblity of these women in there angles is just amazing and the capture of this is wonderful. Congrats on your 4th place.
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 08/03/2005 07:32:25 AM
great finish
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 08/03/2005 07:05:24 AM
this was my personal favorite of the challenge..well shot and composed. congratulations on 4th place!
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 08/03/2005 01:44:28 AM
I think this was a great idea! Great positioning and pose. Congratulations on 4th place!
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 08/03/2005 12:11:23 AM
Congratulations Pidge. Awesome image and well deserved 4th place. Well done!
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 08/03/2005 12:06:02 AM
A most tender image. Congratulations on your top 5 placing.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/02/2005 12:36:34 AM
Beautiful shot, love the lighting and everything. 10
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 08/01/2005 12:28:12 PM
very well done; fascinating and appealing imagery.
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 07/31/2005 02:00:21 PM
Relevance to theme – 1/3

Composition – 3/3

Technical (Lighting ectâ€Â¦) – 1/2

Creativity – 1/2
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 07/31/2005 11:01:43 AM
i like the skin tone, nice frame, good luck
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 07/31/2005 10:17:28 AM
4 - DMC. There is only one 'tool' here. It is a nice photo and the b/w works well in my opinion, but for me, meeting the Challenge is the priority.
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 07/30/2005 11:04:50 PM
Good composition.
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 07/30/2005 07:47:32 PM
Nice texture on the shoes.
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 07/29/2005 07:01:33 AM
great!!
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 07/29/2005 06:26:46 AM
I like that the picture use the natural light, but it looks like the dancer is standing in a window sill. I don't like the ring on her finger.
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 07/29/2005 03:13:43 AM
Nice piece and technically good.
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 07/28/2005 06:46:35 PM
Hmm this is one of my favourites. Nice composition. Nice dynamic range. I'm seeing a lot of clipped highlights in these entries due to all the shiney metal tools(hard subject to photograph in my limited experience!)
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 07/28/2005 12:03:10 PM
I love the converging lines behind her. It gives me the feeling she is balancing on a narrow beam. The darkness on the right side makes it a little difficult to see the outline of her leg clearly, but that is a minor issue. Overall a beautiful image. 9.
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 07/28/2005 10:26:10 AM
I like the filter color. The focus is good. The subject would be lovely in a setting with a complete blacked out background. GOod lighting as well in this shot. With the windowsill in the shot, it gives it an urban feel. 7
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 07/28/2005 09:25:21 AM
Lovely simple image
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 07/28/2005 06:00:57 AM
best so far - will return to bump it up later
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 07/27/2005 11:42:06 PM
Love the composition, lighting and tone. Well done.
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 07/27/2005 08:59:08 PM
Great shot, good luck
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 07/27/2005 08:24:07 PM
An excellent idea. Enjoy b&w shots. Would have liked the overall subject a bit sharper and a bit less light bouncing off the feet. 7
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 07/27/2005 04:29:43 PM
good job,9.
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 07/27/2005 03:25:23 PM
Very elegant. I really like the lighting. Not too crazy about the window ledge background. Appears to be a platform more appropriate for a gymnist (balance beam).
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 07/27/2005 07:34:16 AM
Beautiful work. Well done.
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 07/27/2005 01:22:44 AM
Goes well in mono!
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 07/27/2005 01:04:45 AM
Great shot & crop. The only thing that is a tad distracting to me is the glare on the white/lightest areas. Otherwise, very well done.
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