June 16, 2013July 30, 2013

A night at the opera

Dress rehearsal for Don Pasquale by FNO

Many thanks to FNO for the opportunity to shoot their rehearsal. The performance was great and the amount of work that goes into the production inspiring.

Notes: Photos shot with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 with the XF60mm f/2.4 macro lens and the Fujifilm X100s. Nearly all of the shots were made wide open (2.4 for the 60mm and 2.0 for the X100s) at ISO 3200 or higher. The secret of using the XF60mm in low light is to manually focus. Worked brilliantly. I shot RAW to insure I have the largest dynamic range to with which to work. Photos processed in Lightroom 5 and VSCO Film 2.

6 Replies to “A night at the opera”

Kelvin says:

June 17, 2013 at 07:13

Superb series! Every single shot is stunning… Well done!
1. doncraigphoto says:
  
  June 17, 2013 at 07:15
  
  Thanks Kelvin! Really glad that you liked the series.
Charity says:

June 17, 2013 at 06:23

Opera+photography=WOW
1. doncraigphoto says:
  
  June 17, 2013 at 07:13
  
  Thanks Charity. How nice to read a comment like that!
  1. Charity says:
    
    June 18, 2013 at 04:59
    
    Don, this set of pictures is stunning. Opera singers do not always make the best expressions mid-song, but no one would know that looking at these shots. You’ve captured shock, love, and euphoria so well in just a few stills.
    
    I’ve glanced over your other photos and I’m amazed at your work. You use texture, layers, black & white and color so beautifully.
    
    I think you would make a great cinematographer.
  2. doncraigphoto says:
    
    June 18, 2013 at 08:52
    
    Thanks again Charity. And thanks for taking the time to look at my work.
    
    The performance was very fun to shoot and the performers were enjoying themselves. Something, that I believe comes across in the photos.

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