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Ballerina in the Theater

聚焦歌劇:一位攝影師的深思

Xiomara Bender 與徠卡SL3

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Woman in the Theater

「雖然很多相機都能捕捉到好照片,但這台相機不止於此——它改變了我看世界的方式。這不僅僅是關於圖像;這是一種精細的凝視,而且隨著時間的推移,這種凝視已經進化得越來越精確。」——Xiomara Bender  

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這是一個終生熱愛歌劇的故事。這種熱愛由童年的經歷所激發,又在一次偶然的邂逅中加深加固。從早期參觀歌劇給她留下了迷人的記憶,再到如今,她獲得一個能在人人敬仰的歌劇院攝影的機會,後者則是屬於她的變革時刻;在此過程中,蘇美拉對藝術形式的熱情始終閃耀。

每一場歌劇表演都成為一種深刻的個人體驗,彷彿整個演出都是為她而上演的。深受歌劇的這種親密感和魔力啓發,她確定了通過攝影捕捉歌劇本質的目的。隨著按下的每一次快門,她都在試圖讓歌劇的原始情感和經久不衰的美名垂千古,為後人保留這些轉瞬即逝的時刻。

在她的攝影系列中,蘇美拉捕捉到了芭蕾舞演員克勞迪婭·奇茲(Claudia Czyz )和女中音歌劇演唱家瑪麗亞·拉多耶娃(Maria Radoeva)的身姿。

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Ballerina in the Theater
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「200年來,人們聚集在歌劇院神聖的大廳里,戴著這種眼鏡,不僅是為了體驗音樂和情感的魔力,也是為了拉近與表演的距離——那些充滿激情的手勢動作、那些對能夠看清演員們面部表情的渴望、還有那些存在於音符之間的溫柔時刻。人們會這麼做一定是有原因的。

我為什麼要拍攝歌劇?因為每一次按下快門,我都在試圖捕捉這些情緒的脈搏,試圖將其封裝在永恆之中,都是為了保存下我們所經歷的、並將其不僅僅是記錄在記憶之中,而更是將其留存在能夠長久保存的圖像之中。」

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Xiomara Bender with the leica SL3


「相機的高動態範圍和更高感光度設置下令人難以置信的圖像質量給我留下了非常深刻的印象。考慮到劇院內十分具有挑戰性的照明條件,相機的這一特質對我在劇院的工作至關重要。」

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關於 Xiomara Bender

Xiomara於1987年出生在瑞士巴塞爾,她認為攝影是一種捕捉人際關係而非僅僅是圖像的手段。她在工作中高度重視尊重和信任,旨在將有形的現實與無形的親密感聯繫起來。作為一名攝影記者,她的作品涵蓋了紀錄片和肖像題材,且特別關注歌劇和劇院攝影。蘇美拉深受人和文化題材吸引,深入地揭示了其攝影主題中的脆弱性和真實性,從而培養良好的同理心和理解力。她的攝影方法樸素真實,她自己也鍾愛真實而非刻意飾演的那些時刻。

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WAITING FOR THE RAINBOW. 10 Years in North Korea offers an in-depth perspective on life within this secretive nation, as seen through the lens of renowned photographer Xiomara Bender. This series presents a series of captivating images, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the daily lives of North Koreans, showcasing a rare authenticity never before seen. Through her lens, the enigmatic veil shrouding the country is lifted, revealing a captivating portrait of the people and the reality of their existence. This book is set to be a groundbreaking exploration that probes deeper into the social structure of North Korea than ever before.  

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leica sl3

The Leica SL3

Mirrorless full-frame system camera featuring a 60 megapixel triple resolution sensor with image stabilisation, extraordinary user experience, L-Mount bayonet and IP54 protection.