
Meet Ellaena. She’s 15 and has been dancing for at least ten years. It’s so much a part of her that she feels the need to dance every day, both for creative expression and physical exertion. It’s not a hobby or a sport or a passion. It’s just who she is. So, when I had the chance to photograph her, I not only wanted to capture her fluid motion but also the delicate beauty of her well practiced choreography. I get to meet the finest people with my camera. Thank you, Ellaena, for the chance to work with you.






For Photographers
The images above that show motion blur were created with a ‘drag and pop’ method. That is, the camera was set for a shutter speed of 1/2 to one second, on a tripod. The flashes were on rear curtain sync so that they fired at the end of the exposure. With Ellaena moving quickly across the set, the ambient light captured her motion blur while the flash froze her action at the end of the movement. Much trial and error was involved to get the exposures right, with helpful (and humorous) modelling provided by my friend and grandson as I practiced.

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Dennis-welcome back to the art-appreciation club!!!
You have done beautiful and mysterious things with your photography-I consider you a Master!!!
When I saw my sister,Laura’s recent “stained glass” pictures I had to ask “how did you get those results-did Dennis show you some new technique?” No she had simply shot through her etched/stained glass front door window. Please ask to see them-they make stunning works of abstract beauty!!!
You and your work certainly inspire ! Sounds like you know how to use this time well.
Easter blessings! Tini Eastman
Hi Tini. Thank you so much. And Laura did send me her impressionist photo. It’s amazing. Yes, I’m really enjoying the time to lose myself with the camera. So glad to hear from you. Easter blessings to you and your family.