Vertical Vertigo, a photo from Michigan, Midwest

Photographer's Note

Before reading my explanation, take an extra moment to look at the photo and see if you can figure out what's going on here.

This is a dance troupe known as Project Bandaloop. They dance on vertical surfaces -- in this case on the side of the Scarab Club, a building. That is, they use climbing rope and literally dance while hanging/rappelling down. I am displaying this shot horizontally for an added "what's going on here" effect on your brain. ;) To see a similar but vertically oriented shot take a look at this one.

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Mrcurtain (421) 2003-09-22 1:00

Great capture! It's not perfect - there are some unfortunate shadows and I don't think the 2nd dancer is quite in focus, but for an action shot it's excellent.

joseelias (0) 2003-09-23 8:59

Well, you've manage that "what's going on here" feeling... It's a interesting photo and it almost can be seen as a sequence of a jump in three photos put togheter... God idea.

arleyramos (175) 2003-10-15 8:25

interesting photo. nice combination. Veru dynamic Shot.

zeez (23) 2003-10-26 5:20

very dynamic...composition is just correct with the 3 figures

claudiaf (4438) 2004-02-04 5:51

Great shot. Must be fun :-)

Persuasor (599) 2004-10-17 6:55

Funny picture. The arms of the dancers apport dinamism.

kolesn (591) 2005-03-14 15:18

Exceptional idea to post it horizontally!!!

fcouderc (98) 2005-04-08 16:34

Woah, wild! Nice catch. Well composed.

Francois

rajhema (1873) 2006-02-06 15:03

Wow! Breathtaking. You angle reveals the danger and thrill of this picture Mike. Good one.

picardo (2459) 2006-03-17 12:37

Very original and intresting POV!. Nice composition. I really have the effect of "what's going on here" in the first look.
Just a curiosity.. what's the "black-gray" thing in the bottom right corner ?

jb17kx (21) 2007-04-17 16:35

Ecellent timing there, the people almost move in
front of your eyes.

May I ask what film you used? There's something I love about the colour...