Happy Cinco de Mayo, amigos! by goodoleboy
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Captured 4/26/08, around noon, at the annual health fair held in the parking lot of our chic city hall.
These are members of a class that teaches Mexican dancing.
I don't know what was happening in Minnesota on that day, but it was in the mid 90s fahrenheit while this colorful ensemble was strutting their stuff.
And the music emanating from the huge speakers was louder than you can imagine....a cacophony of epic proportions.
I snapped several shots of the performers, who were whirling and jumping about and probably most uncomfortable in their costumes, but appeared to be enjoying themselves, despite the heat.
Shutter speed 1/1000th of a second. Because of the bright sunlight, the photos came out with a very stark contrast between dark and light, hence, a ton of postwork was performed to bring them into decent balance. I also cloned out irrelevant stuff in the background so the performers would be the dominant factor. Since there was so much rapid movement during this exhibition, several of the photos are unacceptable and will have to be jettisoned.
And it took a gabacho/gringo to bring all this to you.
Have a wild whiz of a work week!
Comments (20)
Very beautiful catches of sights my friend. I adore the Mexicans and their music and dances. Cheer. Mile mercies it is superb ((5++)) Très belles prises de vues mon ami . J'adore les Mexicains et leur musique et dances . Bravo . Mile mercis c'est superbe ((5++))
wow they do look like fun to me. my knees hurt just thinking about danceing like that lol. coolshot and post work
WOW Wonderful scene!!!!!
MARAVILHOSAS FOTO,MAGNIFICA DANÇA,DESLUMBRNTES ROUPAS FASCINANTES CORES.++++++5
I'll tell ya what was happening in Minnesota!! It was a gorgeous 68 and sunny. I went to the park to shoot pics, but I think you had MUCH more fun, Harry. Lovely shots of the dancers!
I think it is Folklorico dance. Wonderful shot of the dancers.
Wonderful captures, my amigo querido! I love the swirling skirts. Beautiful!!
great captures...
DANCING~~~~ YAY!!! Great shot, Harry!!
Very beautiful photo.
The mind echoes after such an experience. The heat keeps it in a special place in the heart.
Well caught Harry! I wouldn't last a day in that heat!
Wow - what a beautiful colorful capture of these graceful dancers. Ole!! xx
I like how you captured the skirts in motion. wonderful.
This is fabulous Harry, I love the way the ladies skirts swirl so clearly and sharp, giving an all in all exceptional action photo. I like the top one best of all, but both are superb!!! hugs Jane xx
Cool fun shot Harry, lots of colors to make these captures so interesting
Wonderful capture and beautiful colored costumes!
This is such a great colors and very nice scene!!!
Wonderful work of art.
Wonderful colour and movement! Great capture.