David Somali-Chow, GMPSA, GPSA
December 2025 - Barong Dance in Bali
About the Image(s)
Equipment used: Canon EOS R5
Camera settings: Focal length: 115mm, 1/400 sec; f/4.5; ISO 2000; Manual
Lighting conditions: Natural
Post-processing steps/software used: PhotoShop
Accessories used (e.g. filters, tripods): Handheld
Date: November 24, 2025 @ 9:54 AM
Location: Bali Island, Indonesia
Note: Barong dance is a style of traditional Balinese from Bali, Indonesia
12 comments posted
Nice capture of the Barong Dance. They are not dancing but you have colors that are bright and clear and your focus is good. The background is somewhat distracting but there's probably not a whole lot you can do about that. Very nice! Posted: 12/11/2025 14:30:21
Thank you
Posted: 12/22/2025 18:45:51
Posted: 12/22/2025 18:45:51
I like how you captured the action and the two actors, Hanuman and the Barong. Not sure about the focus. Probably because you used f/4.5 at 115 mm, the depth of field is very shallow and Hanuman's focus is a bit soft. The faces of the Barong is in focus, however. Posted: 12/11/2025 16:11:25
Thank you
Posted: 12/22/2025 18:46:27
Posted: 12/22/2025 18:46:27
Stage lighting, probably not in control. The framing is tight and centered, feels a little static, background elements (flags, temple structure) are present but not used compositionally to enhance depth or narrative. This would have helped. Otherwise, a good image. Posted: 12/14/2025 17:33:27
Thank you Posted: 12/22/2025 18:46:50
This image definitely shows a dance unique to this culture and that aligns with the Photo Travel definition. Nice capture. Posted: 12/20/2025 14:20:04
Thank you Posted: 12/22/2025 18:47:03
I like the background. It gives context and it's blurred just a bit so the focus is on the dancers. It's a nice capture. Congrats and have a great holiday season. Posted: 12/21/2025 19:10:56
Thank you. Same to you have a great holiday season. Posted: 12/22/2025 18:47:49
Excellent capture and such an interesting picture. The lighting brings out the subjects with the darkened background. The only issue is that Hauman's face is not in good focus which as mentioned before is probably because of your F stop. Nicely done and grade for travel image. Posted: 12/22/2025 19:08:31
Thank you
Posted: 12/22/2025 19:13:59
Posted: 12/22/2025 19:13:59