Sunday, April 10, 2011

I Heart Shadows

This week at I Heart Faces it's all about shadows! I actually got super excited about this too.  Just last week I went through all 15,000 (yes, I am serious) pictures on my computer, deleting the ones that were meh, and all the ones of my brother-in-law making faces at the camera.  Now I have 12,000 (still serious) pictures on my computer, but I also had a good idea of all the pictures I had taken! So I had several contenders for this week, without having to think about it too much!
I took this two years ago at one of the Cherry Blossom Festival kick-off events in DC.  The Washington Ballet was performing and as a former dancer I was super excited to be able to watch and take photos.  Thanks to the stage lights at many different angles shadows were in abundance! I particularly like this one. For one, holy back muscles batman! Two, there are three shadows, but I love the main one - it just accents the strength of his jump and makes you realize how high he is in the air!

To see more shadows head over to I Heart Faces!

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37 comments:

  1. BindiMApril 10, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    This picture is breathtaking! Love it.

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  2. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    That is so fascinating! I can't believe you have 12,000 pictures on your computer. WOWZERS : ) I am glad you feel better and more organized about them now!

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  3. 4 Lettre WordsApril 10, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    WOW...what an amazing capture, Tamar. You win! :)

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  4. Leigh Ann FajardoApril 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wow! Great shot!

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  5. KimApril 10, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Love the action shot! Wow!

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  6. Rachel EveApril 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    What an amazing dancer! Amazing action shot as well. & very good job getting rid of 3,000 pictures. Haha. :)

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  7. SianApril 10, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    wow this shot is amazing!!!! I didn't enter one this time because I didn't have a good one but yours is perfect for this theme.

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  8. RachelApril 10, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Oh to be able to move like that! -- Awesome shot :)

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  9. HelenApril 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Oooh! Super cool shot!

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  10. MistyApril 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Such a lovely capture!

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  11. RachelApril 10, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Absolutely love this! (Former dancer here too - gotta love his placement!) Talk about ballon!

    Such an awesome entry - lots of energy and drama!

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  12. MariahApril 10, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Awesome photo. Great catch! I love the color too.

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  13. NatalieApril 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I LOVE dancing shadows! :)

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  14. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    This is an awesome shot - and you can really see the detail of his muscles, so crazy

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  15. FrogmumApril 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Brilliant entry! :-)

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  16. sherri lynnApril 10, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    wow you have a ton of pictures! i like this one that you chose though!

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  17. SummerApril 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Very neat shot!

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  18. tracyApril 10, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Incredible!

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  19. Anne U @ hot coffee mamaApril 10, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Great action shot.

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  20. MichelleApril 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Oh I LOVE this, amazing!

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  21. NikkiApril 10, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Just a bit more than good random fun (: beautiful beautiful

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  22. Rachel @ Simple GirlApril 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Yes, I love the multiple shadows! Great action shot!

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  23. Gina KleinworthApril 10, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Fantastic shadows!!!!!!!

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  24. kymberli q.April 11, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Love the action and the shadows! Great job!

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  25. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Awesome capture Tamar! the shadows make it extra great, as they really emphasize the dance and make it a perfect action shot. Well done.

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  26. Stacey T.April 11, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Great action shot!! I have no idea how many pictures are on my computer but I know it's time to clean it off like you did lol! Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog!!

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  27. SerlineApril 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Wow, even the shadow speaks of the dancer's poise and grace...

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  28. LisaApril 11, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Man! That is just such an awesome picture!

    P.S ~ Thanks for liking mine. . .I'm such a novice but I do love these games.

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  29. LisaApril 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    PS ~ I just joined your blog. I think it's great!

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  30. KatarinaApril 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    WOW! beautiful.

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  31. BuckeroomamaApril 11, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    What a super duper wonderfully awesome capture! Wow. Yes, holy back muscles batman!

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  32. EmilyMApril 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful photo! The 3 shadows are really interesting.

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  33. southernjoyApril 11, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Love that you can see three different shadows here!

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  34. DawnSApril 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    WOW!! What an amazing photo - the color, grace and beauty... just WOW!!

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  35. Karin GriffinApril 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Wow Tamar, I am really impressed at the action you captured and the unique shadow shape the dancer's movement created! Very cool! I enjoyed reading the background to the shot! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  36. Charmaine PoulinApril 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Amazing shot!!!!

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  37. DanyelleApril 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    You're not kidding about the back muscles, wow! This is such a great capture.

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