Choreographing a New Piece Photo Gallery by Richard Calmes at pbase.com

Choreographing a New Piece

Robert Dekkers is creating a new dance for the Gwinnett Ballet and I was allowed to document this very creative process. I used my 5D and my 70-200 f2.8 L IS lens. ISO was set at 1600. Robert is not only a very talented Choreographer, he is a fabulous dancer. See https://pbase.com/rcalmes/august_2006_studio

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Guest		12-Jun-2008 12:26
Brilliant work! Both the dancers and the photographer! Not just in these foto's but all the rest as well! You girls are Brilliant dancers! All the best! Love xxx

mary dekkers		16-Mar-2008 01:33
Thanks for the great pics!

Kees Terberg		16-Jun-2007 20:11
Hehehe, it will come hardly as a surprise to read that I prefer the back stage shots that you have taken preceding the performance over the actual performance. Perhaps it is the lack of the nervous music that draws me to looking at these incredible moves and superb choreography instead. That is what you have captured and that is what we have the pleasure of seeing in these shots. Terrific work!

Guest		02-Dec-2006 18:29
These images are beautiful. Your use of excellent lighting and great composition is a very moving tribute to the ballet. You not only capture the movement but the passion, the emotion and the soul of these dancers. Putting the workout in b&w was an excellent idea, it gives the viewer a better 'feel' of the class, the room, the sounds and even the physical pain that dancers are famous for working straight through. Your galleries remind me of one of my favorite films on the ballet, 'Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Ballet (2002). Thank you, Michael Corral, Los Angeles, California, USA

Guest		26-Sep-2006 20:46
Love all of your pictures on your site they are fantastic!!!!!!

Bethany Forgey		23-Aug-2006 21:28
great gallery very differant and very creative.cheers!=0)

Pauline		23-Aug-2006 17:19
As usual, you capture the essence and hard work involved behind the scenes, An excellent series of pictures. You have a fine eye for what others do not notice. Great shots Richard!!

Roe..		22-Aug-2006 11:02
excellent series of images..bravo..v

Guest		20-Aug-2006 03:12
Very well done, as always!

Christine P. Newman		20-Aug-2006 00:48
It gives us an idea of the work behind a production. I like the small details - the bottle of water, the care of the feet, the friendships, the reflective moments, etc.

Guest		18-Aug-2006 16:29
Very nice gallery that gives interesting insight into all the hard work that goes into the final product!

Guest		18-Aug-2006 01:12
Huge v Remarkable gallery!!! really enjoyed looking at something I wouldn't usually see in my day to day. Thanks!!!

Buz Kiefer		17-Aug-2006 22:02
Wonderful collection of B&Ws. You really have an eye for composition and a perfect sense of timing Richard. Well done as always. Vote.

Agnes T. Ackerl		17-Aug-2006 19:36
Amazing work as always! I love how you capture all these moments. ~Vote

Kees Terberg		17-Aug-2006 12:57
This is brilliant. This is teh ray of sunshine that I have been looking for all day. I will check out the images when I get home today. You know my weaknesses and this gallery hits the soft spot. Superb work! V

Bill Harris		17-Aug-2006 10:04
Another Vote, just superb.

Gus Rosenfeld		17-Aug-2006 02:26
Great! So, bright in the mirrored environment while planning, as opposed to your normal backstage at night during performance. However, you are still bringing the candid intimacy. I really enjoy the DOF interaction with the mirrors and your choices. More! g

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