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Memories of a Ballerina
Memories of a Ballerina
marbro


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Challenge: Black and White Still Life (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date: Aug 11, 2010
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 30 sec
Galleries: Still Life, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Aug 11, 2010

[Aug. 21st, 2010 10:57:29 AM]

Memories of a Ballerina
The inspiration for this photo came just before this challenge was announced. I am a single father of a very wonderful almost 6 year old daughter, and this summer while on vacation, visiting my parents, I found these ballet shoes. They belong to a sister who was taken from us over 20 years ago.
As my daughter asked me questions, so many memories and emotions came back.
The shoes both hers, but the ones that are standing up once belonged to Karen Kain. The Daisies, well they where my sisters favorite flower, and these ones are wild that my daughter picked for this picture.
As my daughter watched me set everything up, with the usual endless questions, there was a silence....then she looked at me and said "daddy I want to learn how to dance like your sister Suzi........but I still want to be a fireman like you"
Maybe by reading this some people will see a bit of the inspiration and emotion that I see when I look at it.

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Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/22/2010 11:48:50 PM
Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/22/2010 09:31:20 PM
Looks well worn and well loved.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/21/2010 12:38:31 PM
A nice setup.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 08/20/2010 04:49:23 PM
i like the different subject matter mixed with the old and overused. excellent job lighting and composing 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 08/17/2010 10:46:39 PM
very well lit. the used look of the shoes adds a lot of character to this shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/17/2010 12:19:58 PM
you started with a very good idea...the shoes...IMO a tutu could have been a good choice...the flowers just don't add anything...for me...sorry
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/16/2010 03:16:05 PM
I wish you had brought out more of the sheen of the satin. Great subjects and nicely composed.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/16/2010 12:39:18 PM
Top 3! Great job!
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