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Cathie Rowand - The Journal Gazette
Meaghan Wegg, left, and Danila Bim of Cirque du Soleil practice on the aerial hoops Wednesday afternoon at the Memorial Coliseum. Tickets are available at the Memorial Coliseum box office for Thursday through Sunday performances.
Last updated: September 22, 2011 11:58 a.m.

Sharing the Cirque

Cathie Rowand and Lara Neel

Camera: NIKON D2Hs

Shutter: 1/80 s

Aperture: f/2.8

Exposure Setting: Manual (Spot Metering)

ISO: 1600

Strobe Flash: Did Not Fire

Lens Focal Length: 120 mm

White Balance: Auto

Shooter's Comments: Sometimes photojournalists have opportunities to see and experience what our readers don't. It is the extra fun part of covering an assignment for the newspaper. I had the chance to shoot photos during the Cirque du Soleil "Quiam" rehearsal at the Memorial Coliseum. I decided to share this experience with you by shooting a video.

It was rather dark where I shot this photo of Meaghan Wegg, left, and Danila Bim rehearsing. I was instructed not to use a flash because of safety issues. I used a long lens, 80-200 mm, and set the camera on manual at f/2.8. I set the shutter to 1/80 sec and then 1/125 sec at 1600 ASA. I was concerned that the women would blur so I shot several frames and hoped for one moment, at least, when they didn't.

- Cathie Rowand, Photojournalist

1Shot is our attempt to capture a part of life in Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana through the creativity of Journal Gazette photographers. The technical information and any personal stories provided are meant to offer a glimpse into how we do what we do.
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