Dance Practice B&W
by bob350

Comment by Bear_Music:
That IS an interesting variation. I'm fond of the red in the other version, but I acknowledge that this one does something special also.

Dance Practice B&W
by bob350

Comment by jmritz:
Really like the B&W, this is a very nice blur!

Dance Practice B&W
by bob350

Comment by Jutilda:
I REALLY like this one so much more cause now we concentrate on the shapes. Nice suggestion, Laurie.

Dance Practice
by bob350

Comment by riversong:
Wonderful dance movments and color.

Dance Practice
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Comment by whiteroom:
lovely

Impression of Douglas Fir tree
by bob350

Comment by SandyP:
This is one of my favorites in this challenge. It was one of the first photos here that inspired me that blur photography is difficult, but definitely worth the effort of learning about it, and learning how to use it effectively.

I look forward to seeing more of your stuff!

Dance Practice B&W
by bob350

Comment by SandyP:
Wow! This is so artful. I like them both, but I think I am a little more wow'd by the color one. For me, he color one gives more definition to that beautiful dancer. The blur is exquisite!

Dance Practice
by bob350

Comment by bob350:
Thank you all for such positive comments and suggestions. The "sharpless" side challenge has been a great stimulus for experimenting and learning.

Her arms are present, but more ghostly than legs or head because of being moved more to maintain balance. In spinning, the dancer plants one foot on the ground for part of the turn, then plants the other foot, and repeats. Since the placement is different each time, the result is "multiple legs" from the long exposure - no strobes required - while the skirt's even motion makes a smooth shape. The spin was pretty fast but not pushed to the limit.

I hadn't thought of a B&W version, but L1's suggestion prompted me to try. The thumbnail above is a hyperlink to the portfolio image. Thanks so much for the idea.

The light behind her is sunshine shining into the room through a red bedsheet attached to the curtains. It is supplemented by a 60 w reading lamp on picture right and a little ambient light through curtains behind the camera. I did not try any faster shutter speeds, although that might have been interesting.

Dance Practice
by bob350

Comment by levyj413:
Oooh. That's a nice way of showing the energy in a ballet spin. I really like the red color.

Dance Practice B&W
by bob350

Comment by L1:
Oooh I like it very much! It takes away the distraction of color and really brings the emotional intensity up a notch! :)