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    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    The American Embassy here bought over the 'Yellow Bird' Indian dancers and I took the opportunity to see what I could capture when they performed yesterday. The group specialize in cultural presentations that celebrate the unique spirit of the American Indian

    As the sun neared the horizon over the sea and spot lit the area through some trees the decent captures started.

    No 1 - 200mm, 1/250, f/3.5, ISO450
    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    No 2 - 200mm, 1/200, f/3.5, ISO720
    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    No 3 - 200mm, 1/250, f/2.8, ISO250
    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    No 4 - 200mm,1/250, f/2.8, ISO1100
    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    No 5 - 200mm, 1/160, f/2.8, ISO2500
    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    No 6 - 200mm, 1/160, f/2.8, ISO2500 (De Noised)
    'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Such a pity that some m***n who I suspect was one of the 'local' sound/light hire companies considered that on stage such a cultural performance, such colourful costumes and perfect narration by the groups head needed 'disco' flashing coloured strobes

    Comments or suggestions welcome as always.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Nice series.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowman View Post
    Nice series.
    Thank you John.

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    Grahame, nice photos.


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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Having been to a couple of Pow Wows, I can guarantee that disco balls and strobes are not part of the traditional North American native dance routines. I guess the organizers did not give the local sufficient information to correctly plan for the event.

    Regardless, you got some nice captures under less than ideal shooting conditions.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Quote Originally Posted by Digital View Post
    Grahame, nice photos.


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    Thank you Bruce.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Quote Originally Posted by Manfred M View Post
    Having been to a couple of Pow Wows, I can guarantee that disco balls and strobes are not part of the traditional North American native dance routines. I guess the organizers did not give the local sufficient information to correctly plan for the event.

    Regardless, you got some nice captures under less than ideal shooting conditions.
    Thanks Manfred.

    At least the stage lighting situation gave me a chance to assess the results of what the 70-200mm & D800 would give with the ISO pushed up.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Nice captures... Number four is my favorite because of the energy it portrays...

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Quote Originally Posted by rpcrowe View Post
    Nice captures... Number four is my favourite because of the energy it portrays...
    Thank you Richard.

    No 4 is also my favourite of the many I shot, it's the light, framing of the head and hand within the hoop that that help it. I've subsequently worked on a newer version, increasing contrast and brightness to give it more punch.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Good set, Grahame. The evening light works well in the first 4.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    You didn't let the at-times inappropriate lighting ruin your photographic evening. I'm with you on No. 4 being the pick of the lot.

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Quote Originally Posted by FootLoose View Post
    Good set, Grahame. The evening light works well in the first 4.
    Thank you Greg.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Barry View Post
    You didn't let the at-times inappropriate lighting ruin your photographic evening. I'm with you on No. 4 being the pick of the lot.
    Thanks Tom, sometimes it's worth shooting even if the light is weird just to get experience of results achievable. I didn't bother to white balance

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    Re: 'Yellow Bird' Apache Cultural Dance Group

    Nice and interesting series. 4 and 6 for me. The timing of the captures is spot on.

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