Flamenco Series #8
by Mary Machare
Title
Flamenco Series #8
Artist
Mary Machare
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
Number 8 from the Flamenco Series.
Whenever I visit southern Spain, I visit small penas (clubs) and cabarets that feature flamenco music and dancing. With its controlled movements and energy, the form fitting costumes, flamenco is fascinating to the artist and a never ending source of inspiration.
The Flamenco Series celebrates the genre of music, song and dance from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. The genre is a blend of the Andalusian and Romani music styles and is recognized by its unmistakable rhythmic patterns and tones. Flamenco performances can be found in simple concert halls and small cabarets, as well as in penas in small towns.
As for the costumes, they can be found in Seville, the capitol of flamenco, where many designers of the beautiful dresses, shawls, fans and hair pieces can be found in little shops as well as department stores.
This photo was first manipulated, then built up with layers of textures on the background to highlight the dancer in the foreground.
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January 28th, 2013
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Ben Stein's Fine
Hi Mary, A brilliant image of this Flamenco dancer in alll her glory! ILove this creation! F/L
Mary Machare
Many thanks to the buyer from Yonkers, NY., who purchased a print of Flamenco Series #8. Your support is much appreciated. Enjoy!
Anthony Lyon
Mary, what an elegant yet powerful image this is. The viewer is left spell bound in anticipation with the dancer poised to deliver her next move. As if this wasn't enough, your choice of lighting adds even more drama to the entire scene. Absolutely marvelous Mary! V/F.
Mary Machare replied:
Thank you so much, Anthony. The credit goes mainly to the elegant and accomplished dancer whose every move is art.
Elizabeth Tillar
Mary, I love the composition, lines, and elements of this splendid capture of flamenco in an elegantly decorated niche. I am enthralled by your entire gallery of flamenco, having long ago danced bulerias, sevillanas, siguiriyas, etc. You have captured the forms and colors, grace, and ambience beautifully in this series! l/f
Mary Machare replied:
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Elizabeth. The dancers are indeed graceful and beautiful.
Ken Day
Such passion and beauty captured in a beautiful flamenco flow Mary. You dance across my heart with this one Mary. L/F
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