South Africa-based photographer Lar Rattray goes backstage with the Cape Town City Ballet in her riveting series, Swans. She gives us a rare and raw glimpse of the dancers as they go about their rituals: we see them stretching, getting dressed and practicing before going onstage. With discreetness and subtlety, Rattray delivers powerful yet vulnerable images that are simply unforgettable in their beauty. See more of her work here and on Instagram.
