The reason why these are my top 3 photos is because the images create a sense of fluidity and grace. The flowing fabric highlights the movement, adding drama and elegance:

• Symmetry and Balance: The dancer’s pose creates a visually harmonized balance, with her extended arms and legs forming elegant lines.

• Negative Space: The dark background provides negative space, making sure the subject remains the focal point without distractions.

• Reflection: The subtle reflection on the surface beneath her adds depth and dimension to the image.

The timing i think is also done really well because i was able to capture the dancer’s movements. The fabric’s positioning is particularly effective, as it appears weightless yet intentional.

The use of black and white improves the visual impact by highlighting contrast. The dancer’s light-toned legs and fabric stand out sharply against the dark background, creating a dramatic lighting between the light and shadow. This contrast highlights the subject while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.

• The subject is a female figure standing in “en pointe,” a ballet pose highlighting grace and strength.
• She holds an umbrella-like object draped with fabric that partially covers her face, which makes the dancer looks very cool and mysterious. 

In these photos, I was able to merge Ballet dancing, fashion (which states the minimalistic view), as well as the reflection and abstraction in the texture and the mood.

Another reason this is my top 3 is because of the modernity it brings in these photos, as it shows the contrast between the Japanese and Chinese styled umbrellas, with the sharp contrast of the modern minimalistic images of the modern age. It also makes Ballet, a smooth and elegant sport, into something sharp and stone-like.