La danse des dieux
Jean M. Laffitau

La danse des dieux belongs to the following groups:
AW Welcome Center, DANCE!, Kairos - Capturing the Decisive Moment, Masterpiece: Photography, Painting with Light, The Fine Art of Photography and THE WAIST UP - Portraiture PhotographyAvailable for sale as Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints

Caroline Gorka
Just beautiful..
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Caroline Gorka’s comment
Again, thanks a lot!
David Roman
wow thats a sweet image very powerful!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to David Roman’s comment
:-) Thank you very much David!
Denis Dalby
Beautifully lit Jean.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Denis Dalby’s comment
Again, thanks a lot my friend!
Peta Ridley
This is great Jean. The tones and the light are perfect for the composition.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Peta Ridley’s comment
Thank you very much Peta!
Leslie Hagen
You are a true artist, Jean. This is just beautiful!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Leslie Hagen’s comment
Wow, thank you sooo much Leslie!
Leslie Hagen
You are welcome. I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true!
Olga van Dijk
What an awesome title for this fantastic dancing couple. Very intimate picture! Love and Light~Olga
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Olga van Dijk’s comment
Thank you Olga! Love and Light for you too! :-)
Ken Mucke
wow…stunning image…the tones you chose are just amazing and I love his character….Just a great and magical shot
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment
Again, thank you very, very much! :-)
Ashley Ng
Excellent framing really gives space for the intensity of the subject to breath! The lighting really works! Well done.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Ashley Ng’s comment
Thank you very much! :-)
stung
stunning
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to stung’s comment
:-) Thanks!!
Ryan Piercey
Beautiful image!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Ryan Piercey’s comment
Thank you Ryan! :-)
SNik
perfect! the neutral space works like eternity.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to SNik’s comment
Thank you very much!
Lenka
Wow, amazing lighting! The light on her arm and shoulder, and specially on his profile and hair… just wonderful! It’s about concentration, energy, passion, togetherness, so many emotions!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Lenka’s comment
WOWOW!!! What a comment!! Thank you very, very much!
Lenka
You’re welcome, such a great photograph deserves it :)
Dave Hiskey
great original pic …love the way it’s lit and that you can’t see her face and how it’s concentrated on the top half of their torsos.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Dave Hiskey’s comment
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shots!
Jacqueline Baker
This has a extra something that takes it into the realm of extraordinary….i just adore the look of concentration on his face and the low lighting…..superb!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Jacqueline Baker’s comment
This shot is one of my favourites at the moment! Thank you very much!
Dave Hiskey
it’s a great shot…glad I’ve seen it..
Bill Gamblin
this is an outstanding job and the lighting adds such a romantice and mystic tone…awesome
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Bill Gamblin’s comment
Thank you very much Bill!
Roberta Ponte
great shot ! I love it!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Roberta Ponte’s comment
:-) Thanks so much Roberta!
Seth Weaver
Stunning composition, Jean. You paint with light. The light on the hair is EXCELLENT.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Seth Weaver’s comment
Wow, what a compliment! Thank you very, very much!
Shelly Hiebert
Perfect lighting in this Jean….wonderful photo.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Shelly Hiebert’s comment
:-) Again, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shots!
Lior Goldenberg
Amazing lighting, composition, passion…. Brilliant!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Lior Goldenberg’s comment
:-) Thanks so much Lior!!
gothgirl
such a good use of light and shade but you have also captured the feeling which is so touching
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to gothgirl’s comment
Thanks a lot! :-)
davidmilne
Excellent photography Jean!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to davidmilne’s comment
Again, thank you very much!
marcelfineart
Excellent work with the lighting!!! Awesome!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to marcelfineart’s comment
Wow, thanks for the great comment!
Anita Charlton
I love this piece of work and the dramatic lighting. I find the dark objects in the background a little distracting. But love the intensity of the couple.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Anita Charlton’s comment
:-) Thank you very much Anita!
Squealia
Je l’aime beaucoup. Grands effets d’éclairage.
I’ve probably got the grammar all wrong though! And possible the words! If I have insulted the picture, I didn’t mean to! It’s great.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Squealia’s comment
You haven’t insulted the picture at all :-) Thank you very much for your great comment!
Squealia
It’s a long time since I have spoken French…that’s all, I could have easily got it all wrong! Happy snapping.
Lesley Hill
Amazing lighting beautiful! Great shot!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Lesley Hill’s comment
Wow, thanks again!
Midori Furze
Awesome!!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Midori Furze’s comment
Thank you very much! :-)
Leslie Battjes
Nicely done, Jean…I really like this one! :)
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Leslie Battjes’s comment
:-) Thanks a lot Leslie!
Patricia L. Ba...
This is wonderful, too.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Patricia L. Ballard’s comment
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Al Bourassa
Merveilleux Jean!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Al Bourassa’s comment
:-) Merci bcp!
shawhouse
.the lighting in this is perfection. and your subjects, wow….. tones, use of negative space – dead on…. magnificent! One of your best, Jean, and that’s saying something. bravo!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to shawhouse’s comment
:-) Wow!!! What an amazing comment!!! Thank you very, very much!!
Damien Cox
great atmospheric shot
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Damien Cox’s comment
Again, thank you very much!
david malcolmson
Wonderful image and warm human document.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to david malcolmson’s comment
:-) Again, thank you very much!
Jacq Wilson
This is a very powerful and touching image! Just beautiful!
MuscularTeeth
what a classic photo. should be on the homepage.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to MuscularTeeth’s comment
:-) Thank you!
Alf Caruana
fantastic Jean!!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Alf Caruana’s comment
:-) Thank you very much!
Kristal
beautiful
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Kristal’s comment
:-) Thanks!
tess1731
You could not help but love this …beautiful
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to tess1731’s comment
:-) I think I didn’t do so bad this time! Thank you again!
Joseph Darmenia
Beautifully captured and great lighting.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Joseph Darmenia’s comment
Thank you very much Joseph!
Paulette x
What a superb capture, perfectly placed in the frame, love the light, colour and intensity of it.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Paulette x’s comment
:-) Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment on my shot!
Paul Vanzella
Incredible lighting. WHAT AN IMAGE!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment
Wow, thanks a lot for the great comment!
Tracey Mac
How very beautiful, superb image :)
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Tracey Mac’s comment
Thank you very much Tracey!
Steve Chapple
Stunning lighting. Your images tell stories!!!!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Steve Chapple’s comment
Wow, thanks a lot Stephen!!
betha
Just beautiful!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to betha’s comment
:-) Thank you!
Michael Gray
fantastic capture!!! well done. be proud of this one
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Michael Gray’s comment
Wow, thanks a lot Michael!!
Alessandro Pinto
Superb Image..A piece of Art !!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Alessandro Pinto’s comment
Well…wow! Thank you very, very much for such a great comment!
Deborah Parkin
Beautiful! Such an intensity of emotion – just love it.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment
Thanks so much Deborah!
Tessa Bishop
Breathtakingly beautiful image, so intimate, it says more than a thousand words could possibly say.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Tessa Bishop’s comment
Wow, what a wonderful comment!! Thank you very much Tessa!
RavenSoul
Oh This is Awesome!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to RavenSoul’s comment
:-) Thank you!
Larry Varley
great image, great lighting
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Larry Varley’s comment
Thanks a lot Larry!
Rosina Lamberti
This is just beautiful!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment
:-) Thank you very much Rosina!
Astrid Pardew
Fantastic lighting!! very intense…wow!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Astrid Pardew’s comment
Thank you very much for your comment Astrid!
kcranmer
this is what photography is all about…absolutely amazing capture Jean!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to kcranmer’s comment
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my shots!
KENDALL EUTEMEY
So Jean, where is your museum located? (smile)
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to KENDALL EUTEMEY’s comment
:-)) LOL! Thank you very much!
Scott Ward
This is a great image! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Scott Ward’s comment
:-) And thank you for taking the time to comment on my shot!
Maureen Bloesch
lovely!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Maureen Bloesch’s comment
:-) Thanks!
flydesign
Just amazing work! Love the emotion, color and just simply beautiful.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to flydesign’s comment
Wow, thanks a lot for such a great comment!
DonMc
Just looked at your site, your pics are brilliant, your use of light is amazing.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to DonMc’s comment
Thank you very much for the wonderful comment on my shot!
Deborah Allen
Congratulations on being featured on the first page, you are a very deserving artist. This photo is charming, well balanced, and tells of a beautiful story of love. Your subjects are well posed. LOVE IT!!!!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Deborah Allen’s comment
Wow, thank you soooo much for your wonderful words Deborah!!
ltruskett
So much character in this shot.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to ltruskett’s comment
:-) Thank you!
George Swann
Your images have so much character….magnificent.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to George Swann’s comment
Thank you very, very much George!
Ken Mucke
Congrats my friend ..so well deserved
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment
:-) Thanks a lot my dear friend!!
Stefanie Vermi...
Amazing moment. Love this!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Stefanie Vermillion’s comment
Thank you very much Stefanie!
Steve Woodman
Brilliant!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Steve Woodman’s comment
:-) Thank you!
Carliss Mora
Jean, this is magnificent! What stunning lighting you’ve captured in this image.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Carliss Mora’s comment
Great to hear from you again my friend and thank you for your comment!
Robin Brown
Jean this is an intimate shot, it works really well. Its like we’re peeking at Gran ‘n’ Grandad having a last dance after a family party when they think we’ve all gone home.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Robin Brown’s comment
What a wonderful comment!! Thank you very much!
Prologue
At a loss for words at the moment… amazing!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Prologue’s comment
Wow, thank you very much! :-)
Dennis Pilapil
Jean, I love the drama of the image…I’m a huge fan for monotone images and low key photography
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Dennis Pilapil’s comment
Again, thank you very much for your kind words!!
AthenaBlanco
A beautiful moment captured superbly
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to AthenaBlanco’s comment
:-) Thank you!
Eugene Farrell
absolutly outstandly out of this world, I love it , congrats.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Eugene Farrell’s comment
Wow!!! Thank you very much for such a comment!!
Mugsy
This is such a beautiful moment captured!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Mugsy’s comment
Thank you very, very much! :-)
Shanina Conway
Beautiful image…a magical moment;)
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Shanina Conway’s comment
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shot! :-)
Kathryn Potempski
thank you for sharing this shot,the comp is fantastic,such a beautiful photo well seen and captured
Jean
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Kathryn Potempski’s comment
Thank you very much for your wonderful words!
allyj
Intense, endearing … merci
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to allyj’s comment
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my shot!
Dayonda
I’m speechless. The power and beauty in this photo is, well, indescribable.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Dayonda’s comment
Well, wow, thank you very, very much!! :-)
Carisma
The light, the composition, the intensity…..all outstanding – home page material!!!
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Carisma’s comment
:-) Thank you very much!
Cordelia
Well – like everyone else I think this is a beautiful moment captured perfectly.
Jean M. Laffitau in reply to Cordelia’s comment
:-) Thanks a lot for your comment Cordelia!
Judith Oppenhe...
such a powerful image and of course the perfect crop and lighting, so intense
screamqueen
fantastic shot!
Simon Whittaker
Another great shot Jean. Well done.
Di Jenkins
stunning comp & SO powerful! Thanks for adding this to the DANCE! group!
Di Jenkins
FEATURED in the Dance group! Congrats!
ildilazar
Really emotive image,very nice work Jean!