Michele Borgarelli
About the Image(s)
Background: image taken in 2023 in Turing Italy. There was a street dance exhibition.
Image taken with Nikon Z-7ii, Nikkor Z 24-128 f/4 at 28mm, f/4, 1/400s, ISO 800
Post process included some cropping, increasing contrast and selective dodging and darkening.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
13 comments posted
Keisha Becerra
I just love how this photo bursts with energy-it really makes the whole scene come alive! The way the drummer and the dancer up front are connecting is so cool; you can practically feel the excitement and intensity between them just from their body language and expressions. The bright reds and greens in their outfits really pop against the softer background, so your eyes go straight to the action. And the crowd around them adds such a nice layer, making it feel like a big community moment, everyone sharing in the fun. Honestly, the timing and composition capture such a lively, celebratory vibe.   Posted: 11/05/2024 16:53:00
Michele Borgarelli
Thank you Keisha for taking the time to look at the image and share your thoughts. It was a special event and I was asked to attend from a friend for taking pictures. I have several of that day but this one is one of my favorites.
best wishes
Michele   Posted: 11/06/2024 19:51:40
best wishes
Michele   Posted: 11/06/2024 19:51:40
Chuck Carstensen
Hey we got action! Great capture. Not a negative thing it is only a personal thing and I feel your original is better than the cropped version which is a little tight.   Posted: 11/05/2024 18:37:09
Michele Borgarelli
Hi Chuck,
thank you for your compliments and for sharing your thoughts about cropping. I have been back and forward regarding cropping this image. At the end I decided for a tighter crop to emphasize the connection between the drummer and the dancer. I also wanted to take away the sewer in the foreground that to me create some distraction. Maybe a midway would work too.
best wishes
Michele   Posted: 11/06/2024 19:54:27
thank you for your compliments and for sharing your thoughts about cropping. I have been back and forward regarding cropping this image. At the end I decided for a tighter crop to emphasize the connection between the drummer and the dancer. I also wanted to take away the sewer in the foreground that to me create some distraction. Maybe a midway would work too.
best wishes
Michele   Posted: 11/06/2024 19:54:27
Stephen Levitas
(Group 32)
(Group 32)
Great shot no matter how you crop it, or which emphasis you choose. The cropping might depend, for a photo show, on what images you surround this one with.   Posted: 11/10/2024 22:43:45
Michele Borgarelli
thank you Stephen,
much appreciated
best
Michele   Posted: 11/10/2024 23:05:38
much appreciated
best
Michele   Posted: 11/10/2024 23:05:38
Susan Robinson
Hi Michele,
I really enjoyed looking at this photo. The action is great.
With cropping, you could crop out the sewer and maybe tilt the photo slightly, so that you don't chop off the drummer's shoes?
It is a fun photo - great shot.   Posted: 11/19/2024 23:36:38
I really enjoyed looking at this photo. The action is great.
With cropping, you could crop out the sewer and maybe tilt the photo slightly, so that you don't chop off the drummer's shoes?
It is a fun photo - great shot.   Posted: 11/19/2024 23:36:38
Michele Borgarelli
Hi Susan thank you for sharing your thought. I cloned out the sewer as suggested by Lou. Let me know your thoughts
best wishes
Michele   Posted: 11/21/2024 18:12:08
best wishes
Michele   Posted: 11/21/2024 18:12:08
Lou McLove
Hi Michele,
I think that this is a great photo, I love the action. I too find the sewer distracting, I think you could clone it out and avoid the need to crop so tight.   Posted: 11/20/2024 20:44:44
I think that this is a great photo, I love the action. I too find the sewer distracting, I think you could clone it out and avoid the need to crop so tight.   Posted: 11/20/2024 20:44:44
Michele Borgarelli
Lou McLove
I like it. I like seeing the feet.   Posted: 11/21/2024 20:10:15
Susan Robinson
Hello all. The revised version looks great. I love seeing the feet too. They also tell a story. This photo is competition worthy I think.   Posted: 11/21/2024 22:03:29
Michele Borgarelli
Thank you Lou and Susan
Best
Michele   Posted: 11/22/2024 21:36:34
Best
Michele   Posted: 11/22/2024 21:36:34