Ballet - Leo Mason

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Ballet is a breathtaking photographic collection, ncelebrating the precision, athleticism and artistry of classical and ncontemporary ballet. nn n n nLive performances nallow us to admire ballet's visual splendour from afar, but rarely are we given nthe opportunity to study dynamic poses, leaps and lifts in intimate, close-up ndetail. An inspirational companion for dance aficionados, performing arts nenthusiasts and keen photographers, Ballet captures nawe-inspiring moments performed by the art form's most remarkable talents. nLeo Mason's arresting images provide a unique glimpse into the world of ballet nand its superstars, featuring a cast of former and current principal dancers including Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Vadim Muntagirov, Daria nKlimentova and Ivan Vasiliev.n n n nWith over 40 years' nexperience as a sports and dance photographer, Leo recreates the beauty and nseemingly effortless nature of the discipline - made even more remarkable by nthe gruelling training required to achieve perfection - and often uses exposure ncreatively to capture movement and compose striking images. Each photograph is naccompanied by a detailed caption, providing information on the performers, nwork, location and date, along with technical specifications regarding camera nequipment, exposure and aperture. n n n nIncludes images of: nCarlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Vadim Muntagirov, Daria Klimentova and Ivan nVasiliev at the Royal Opera nHouse, Sadler's Wells and the London Coliseum.n n n