Onstage and Backstage at FIREBIRD Photo Gallery by Richard Calmes at pbase.com

Onstage and Backstage at FIREBIRD

This gallery is a collection of shots taken during 3 performances of the Gwinnet Ballet Theatre's Spring Concert entitled "FIREBIRD".
There were several other works on the program including Daphnis and Chloe, Romantic Encounters and Taccare. All images were shot with my Canon 5D at ISO 1600
and Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS lense. Lighting levels are very low and on most of the FIREBIRD,
the stage was flooded in red light which has a serious effect on digital sensors.
To round out the gallery, I have included warm-up and backstage images as well. See the rehearsals at http://www.pbase.com/rcalmes/firebird_rehearsal

If you think this gallery has merit, please vote so others may see it.

Whitney Sue and BJ	Garet (The Firebird) Erwin	Rebecca and David	Mallory and David
Garet (The Firebird) Erwin	Whitney Sue and BJ	Garet Erwin	Jody and Raul
Garet (The Firebird) Erwin	Jody and Raul	Warm-up Onstage	Whitney Sue and BJ
Rebecca and David	Garet and David	Jody and Raul	Allison Bridgers
Whitnew Sue and BJ	Garet (The Firebird) Erwin	Whitney Sue and BJ	Nicole and BJ
Garet (The Firebird) Erwin	Jody and Raul	Mallory and David	Garet (The Firebird) Erwin
Whitnew Sue "Slaps" BJ	A Beautiful Line!	Nicole, BJ, and Garet	Jody Blevins
Watching and Learning	The Firebird Flies	Jody Blevins	David Blumenfeld
Garet (The Firebird) Erwin	TuTu Tree	Garet and David	Garet (The Firebird) Erwin
Whitney Sue and BJ	Rebecca and David	Whitney Sue and BJ	Whitney Sue Jones

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FrankB	PM reply	31-Dec-2010 08:48
wonderful to discover this great gallery....sorry I'm late... :) .....V

rosebel		09-Aug-2007 14:03
Beautiful gallery

Banhup Teh	PM reply	25-Mar-2007 01:47
Stunning work! GMV.

Vivek SenGupta	PM reply	22-Mar-2007 18:14
magical!

Rosemarie Kusserow	PM reply	22-Mar-2007 16:06
Thanks for showing these wonderful shots, I admire your artful compositions, it was a plesure again to view at all these wonderful pictures, vote, regards, Rosemarie :o)

Suzanne Opitz	PM reply	22-Mar-2007 11:10
More superb photos Richard!

Reflections by Ruth	PM reply	22-Mar-2007 02:18
amazing album, they just keep getting better :)

Ken Chambers ARPS	PM reply	21-Mar-2007 19:55
Richard I can only add my admiration for your wonderful work in capturing a moment in time for these beautiful talented dancers..... Ken. voted

MANI RAISI		21-Mar-2007 14:30
GREAT!!!! THANKS RICHARD

Kathy Pilgrim	PM reply	21-Mar-2007 11:19
Alway awesome! Your work is one of a kind! Just love it. Big V

maysam		21-Mar-2007 00:33
Great !

F�bio Winckler	PM reply	19-Mar-2007 19:07
Its gallery is really a poetry, gorgeous work, congratulations

Sneha		19-Mar-2007 15:27
amazing how you can bring in the intensity and emotion the dance hides on camera.Simply beautiful.keep it up.

aLub@	PM reply	19-Mar-2007 14:55
Anothe breathtaking gallery. I love this firebird gallery.

olivier bruning	PM reply	19-Mar-2007 09:42
once more a stunning collection Richard! ~V~

Jaime Serrano	PM reply	18-Mar-2007 01:27
The gallery is of unequalled beauty Richard; a masterpiece. Voted.

Arturo Aristiz�bal D		17-Mar-2007 20:56
Que galer�a tan maravillosa.Todo muy hermoso. Quisiera poder asistir alg�n dia!

Jeanne Newman	PM reply	17-Mar-2007 19:48
Bravo to you and to the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. I have done some reading about them and am very impressed with their commitment to providing the highest quality of dance as well as many opportunities for children within the community to join in this stunning journey in the arts. As an artist, educator and former student of dance, I thoroughly applaud you.

Phil Gilston	PM reply	17-Mar-2007 15:36
Stunning work, Richard. You do a wonderful job capturing the joy and beauty of the dancers.

JOSE MATA	PM reply	17-Mar-2007 15:30
SIN PALABRAS RICHARD , MI VOTO

Phyllis Stewart	PM reply	17-Mar-2007 01:28
Another masterpiece gallery! V

Ann DeCamp	PM reply	17-Mar-2007 01:10
Fascinating and beautiful group of shots. The troupe is so impressive and you captured the perfect moments!

Jorge Velez	PM reply	16-Mar-2007 23:48
Amazing work, great control of the light and subject.Like painting...

jan madsen	PM reply	16-Mar-2007 20:51
Amazing gallerie with stunning pictures

Galina Stepanova	PM reply	16-Mar-2007 16:20
Beautiful colors! The lighting group has done incredible job to create this fairy atmosphere on stage. The dancers are amazing. And you show everything the best way possible, Richard. Enjoyable show!

suriya nuntasukhon	PM reply	16-Mar-2007 09:24
great capture

shatterbug	PM reply	16-Mar-2007 05:59
Tough conditions handled masterfully! Your performance photography never disappoints. V.

henrywong	PM reply	15-Mar-2007 20:16
What a beauty! Your works is stunning Richard, big vote!

Robin Reid	PM reply	15-Mar-2007 19:40
I had to come feast again. This is a magnificent gallery .

born2monk	PM reply	15-Mar-2007 16:26
Great gallery!

Charles Lasnier	PM reply	15-Mar-2007 03:54
Outstanding! A very nice sequence of colors and compositions.

Arnel Murillo	PM reply	15-Mar-2007 00:20
Stunning gallery of perfect form and great work from a master! MBV! BRAVO RICHARD!!!

Quantum_Illusions	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 23:00
Most definitely my friend, a HUGE VOTE!!!! My comments in each take. Bravo Richard!!!

Guest		14-Mar-2007 22:00
Wow! (V)

Agustinus Foe	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 20:20
Awesome Gallery

jfender	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 19:08
I'm so overwhelmed but the wonderful images in this gallery that the only thing I can say is that I've voted for it!

Donald Verger	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 18:13
BRAVO RICHARD and your DANCERS! encore!

Donald Verger	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 18:09
magic! such moving and stunning images! and moments! and the lights and costumes! Breath taking Richard! you inspire me by exmple to stay with a vision/passion and develop it so pleased to see this amazing images!!!! vote!

Rodney Steele	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 13:52
Richard, thank you for letting me know that you posted this awesome, awesome gallery. Each image is strong and wonderful on its own, the whole gallery is stunning and inspired. Once again, it is a joy to view your photography. I'm glad you share with us. Rodney

Robin Reid	PM reply	14-Mar-2007 02:01
Wonderful of course. I am intersted in the back story here. What is your relationship to the Ballet and how do you get such great access?

Kees Terberg	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 22:46
SUPERB!

Marek Kacprzak	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 22:14
!!!

Thierry Lucas	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 21:14
Beautiful gallery, Richard. Voted.

Sergio Pessolano	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 17:28
This is really a stunning gallery. Thank you for the link... voted, of course.

Ceya	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 17:10
A fabulous, passionate, sensual, stunning gallery!

RICHARD F. NICOLASORA	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 16:38
Unquestionably great gallery. I love the chemistry of BJ and Whitney Sue - im a fan BIG VOTE! of course

Steve Viscot	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 16:20
yeta another fine gallery of yours - vote

Dmitry Zamorin	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 11:22
These photographs are shot highly artistic and very technically for such difficult light conditions! Thank you, Richard, i spent my dinner time with a great pleasure, browsing this gallery!

Anna Pagnacco	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 09:26
Great gallery Richard ....as ever!!! ( V ) Anna

Studio Instable (Thierry)	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 08:27
One more time, what a wonderful work Richard !

jwsphoto	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 02:50
The weight of each image is immense and on their own would be a collection but when sequenced the way you have they become a symphony. With the exquisite bow of intention at the end. I'm reminded of a Neruda poem that ends like this and epitomizes what you have done here. VVVVV We need to sit on the rim of the well of darkness and fish for fallen light with patience.

flowsnow	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 00:42
GMV...GMV......Congratulation to another fantastic collection of beautiful shots. !!

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad	PM reply	13-Mar-2007 00:20
Very nice work, Richard! V

Tony Howell	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 22:11
Amazing gallery!!!!

Eric Carr�re	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:56
Superb gallery Richard, Huge Vote :o)

firstbrook	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:44
Fantastic photography.......very challenging subject with difficult lighting,extremely well executed...and of course not forgetting the very talented dancers......luv it

Hodero	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:40
Thought it couldn't be better,but you did it again amigo !! So I'll join Sushilee in her huge Vote !

Nestor	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:37
The monochromes were great , but these are special, again we have an outstanding gallery of beautiful images, all presented with pride. Richard, the ballet company I know love your work as I do . Vote

Jos Mecklenfeld	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:33
The expression of dance so wonderful captured Richard...you get from me a big vote!!!

Tina Todd	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:30
These are beautiful!

Jose Canovas	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:08
Very good balance of shots. Admirable work!

Marc Demoulin	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:06
Richard, you are "the " master for dance photography. Voted. Regards. Marc

Linda LeBrun Matta	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 21:04
What a stunning gallery Richard! The Whitney Sue & BJ ones are my favourite. They have fantastic chemistry. ~vote

Brian Baker	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 20:31
Richard, Another stunning gallery full of wonderful images, and technically very challenging. Thanks for sharing them, I get great enjoyment from them. Brian

SB		12-Mar-2007 19:59
Beautiful photos.

Tberry	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 19:13
Great stuf Richard! V ~tberry

Francisco Figueras	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 18:05
very many talent, ahead and behind the camera. v

sushislee	PM reply	12-Mar-2007 17:59
huge vote !!! what a gallery :) !

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