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Simply Magic






I call this SIMPLY MAGIC because I was there and I still do not know how the dancers did some of these jumps and moves.....it had to be magic!
These incredible dancers are from Gwinnett Ballet Theatre in suburban Atlanta, Georgia.
I used my Canon Mark IIIDs and my Canon 70-200 f2.8L lens with overhead main and some side lights.
Click on the slideshow and they will dance for you!

If you believe this gallery has merit, please vote so others may see these incredible artist/athletes!
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lisamidi PM reply 04-Apr-2012 11:52
Yes, simply magic!!!! BV
luiza 03-May-2011 16:48
It`s sooooooooooooo beautiful,exelent,amazing and cool
Guest 06-Feb-2010 16:51
Wow! You really know what magig looks like! This is totaly awsome!
Alva Burroughs 07-Aug-2009 15:27
Mr.Richard Calmes, I just want to say that you have created an exceptional piece of work here with these dancers, more than just 'magic' more like angelic grace, a symphony of movement beauty. Well done sir. You are by your works an inspiration to me. Thank You.
george PM reply 16-Jul-2009 19:49
Richard, again great work, just lovely
james morgan PM reply 20-Jun-2009 16:49
This is perfection on a theme and Simply Magic says it all ,that is what it is.
Linda Marie Van Tassell 14-Jun-2009 18:56
To contrast this gallery, I think it would be beautiful if you used a stark white background and the dancers were dressed in bright colors. Once again, your timing, lighting, composition are all amazing. It doesn't hurt that you have beautiful models as well.
Guest 09-Jun-2009 04:50

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zyziza PM reply 22-May-2009 07:35
Really magic gallery!!!
BV
settler PM reply 17-May-2009 21:25
Every now and then I return to your work to be re-gobsmacked out of my head!..BBBV!!
Dek Grant PM reply 15-May-2009 22:03
these are so good they are scary ! - brilliant work. V
Sergio Pessolano PM reply 15-May-2009 16:58
Great mood. V.
Ann LT PM reply 10-May-2009 19:49
Yes,you and these dancers continue to make magic,Richard.
Bravo!
RadioWonder PM reply 09-May-2009 00:37
Brilliant work!
Pawel PM reply 08-May-2009 16:43
Yes magic!
:)
V!
Don Mottershead PM reply 08-May-2009 03:55
Lovely. Amazing. ~V~
Eugene Michael Bundy PM reply 07-May-2009 12:05
marvellous, i love the lighting you get. voted.
Rob Oele PM reply 05-May-2009 14:57
Fascinating work again Richard. V
Tom Heim PM reply 04-May-2009 21:25
Stunning work, as always Richard!
Nikon Mama - Birgitte Ott PM reply 04-May-2009 11:49
Outstanding gallery, Richard!!! The 'playing' with the solid darkness and the light -beautiful, creative, soft - creates a fantastic atmosphere! Together with the dresses kept in red, purple and blue tones - all magic colors - this is 'Simply Magic' at it's very best! Very well done :o) ~v~
henrywong PM reply 04-May-2009 07:16
Amazing galllery Richard. V
Phyllis Stewart PM reply 03-May-2009 10:18
Another masterpiece! Love the lighting too! Big vote!
GEORGE ARNON PM reply 03-May-2009 03:22
CHAPEAU !!!!
FrankB PM reply 03-May-2009 00:58
another stunning gallery.....wow...these Georgia girls are something else.....V
Gilles MICHEL PM reply 02-May-2009 07:37
great and good!
David Yu PM reply 02-May-2009 04:00
These are the true art of by an amazing photographer!!! You're such a gift of for the ballet dancers!!
Licaga PM reply 01-May-2009 17:37
excellent work well done big v
Reflections by Ruth PM reply 01-May-2009 08:45
Everytime I see your work, my thoughts are "Simply Magic" I smiled when I saw you titled this photo shoot.
You are an inspiration
francis lee PM reply 01-May-2009 03:00
yeap! My vote!
alfredo camba jr. PM reply 30-Apr-2009 15:25
Another excellent gallery by a very talented photographer! Fantastic images!
Amazing ballet dancers! BV
Guest 30-Apr-2009 14:55
Impressed!
Guest 30-Apr-2009 13:25
Insane!
RICHARD F. NICOLASORA PM reply 30-Apr-2009 05:33
May I say, Magically magic?

Stunning images, very "Richard Calmes"

Congratulations namesake!!!!
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik PM reply 30-Apr-2009 04:21
Stunning images Richard! Another perfect gallery.
Yi Feng PM reply 30-Apr-2009 01:42
Absolutely wonderful! V
SHAUKHEEN PM reply 29-Apr-2009 08:38
very very elegant collection//v
nan PM reply 29-Apr-2009 04:53
this is wow..simply magic..how did you do that?
Guest 28-Apr-2009 18:27
ARE THESE GBT DANCERS?
Joel Escala PM reply 28-Apr-2009 15:56
Amazing gallery as always Richard. V!
JOSE MATA PM reply 28-Apr-2009 15:22
ESTO NO ES YA FOTOGRAFIA , ES PURA MAGIA MAESTRO , =V=
AL SAMHA EAST - RAZA PM reply 28-Apr-2009 14:51
hats off!!!superb gallery! we throughly enjoyed watching
ANAS KHAN PM reply 28-Apr-2009 10:01
Excellent Gallery. Big vote!!
Guest 27-Apr-2009 21:48
I can't wait to show this gallery to my granddaughter(age 12) who is a ballerina.
Bill Warren PM reply 27-Apr-2009 12:52
Perhaps your best pure studio work to date. Bravo again. V
Naret Visesvongsa PM reply 27-Apr-2009 02:38
Yes, Richard, this gallery is simply magic from both dancers and you. V
Naret Visesvongsa PM reply 27-Apr-2009 02:38
Yes, Richard, this gallery is simply magic from both dancers and you. V
NatalieV PM reply 26-Apr-2009 20:18
What can i say that the others haven't! Bravo! VVV
Peter Dumont PM reply 26-Apr-2009 19:20
Richard, your gallery is well covered with the word "Magic" .
It is Magic indeed !! V.
Peter Dumont PM reply 26-Apr-2009 19:20
Richard, your gallery is well covered with the word "Magic" .
It is Magic indeed !! V.
Buz Kiefer PM reply 26-Apr-2009 18:25
You've done it again Richard. Vote.
Willy Alfaro PM reply 26-Apr-2009 17:56
Simply beautiful, magical and inspiring art, very well capture (as you always do!)!!!
John Potter PM reply 26-Apr-2009 15:14
Beautifully conceived and developed. Richard, your magic continues.........keep them dancers coming!! V
Marcia Rules PM reply 26-Apr-2009 15:03
this poetry & artistry done to perfection...V
Cyrus Khamak PM reply 26-Apr-2009 11:45
Mr. Calmes, you've done it again, V !
Hope you have been well
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 26-Apr-2009 01:09
Another stunning gallery. Congatulations to you and the lovely dancers! V
Bang Truong PM reply 25-Apr-2009 20:18
Love the lighting ! Excellent captures !! V.
Steve Morris PM reply 25-Apr-2009 11:31
Another magical gallery Richard, full of amazing photography and spectacular feats of human gymnastics!!BV
fred_il PM reply 25-Apr-2009 09:23
Bravo!!!
You did it again!!
VOte!
Ali Majdfar PM reply 25-Apr-2009 04:51
Stunning captures, ~V
Simon Chandler PM reply 25-Apr-2009 04:01
Magical. Excellent timing and lighting. v
Suzanne Opitz PM reply 25-Apr-2009 00:49
Just stunning Richard - both the dancers & your capture of them. Suzanne
Fabienne PM reply 24-Apr-2009 19:51
Une galerie talentueuse et de grande beauté. Vos photos sont merveileuses pleine de charme et de grâce que vous avez si bien mis en scène. Que de talent de part et d'autre.
Jake Jacobson PM reply 24-Apr-2009 15:57
It Is Real Magic and So Is Your Work! ...Jake
Gil Azouri PM reply 24-Apr-2009 15:13
Beautiful lighting, outstanding and magical work! Well done Richard! V
Tony Buzak (toenee60) PM reply 24-Apr-2009 13:50
Absolute, unspeakable beauty!!!V
Gil Purcil PM reply 24-Apr-2009 11:19
Simply Magical Richard! It's like being there when I'm playing the slideshow!
Awesome masterful shots! V
Pauline PM reply 24-Apr-2009 06:40
Slideshow captures excellent timeing.
Hah! how many takes Richard....
Pretty pretty ballerinas, dance~~~~~~~~~
It's your time to shine pretty ladies!
Pauline PM reply 24-Apr-2009 06:33
I voted Richard!
Absolutely stunning.
All of them beautiful.
Loving the lines.........perfection.
Remember a few years ago I mentioned images of just the hands...The head liner image , I find myself staring at her hands , so beautiful...delicate.
Another reason to be proud of your intuitive skills.
All perfect:)
BRAVO RICHARD!!
Thank you beautiful dancers:)
gardener PM reply 24-Apr-2009 05:32
Magical indeed, you are getting better and better, if this is at all possible...
selinab PM reply 24-Apr-2009 04:37
Beautiful as ever. Great work.
Meggi Raeder PM reply 24-Apr-2009 04:31
Wow, what a wonderful gallery! Stunning and beautiful!
V
Meggi
Meggi Raeder PM reply 24-Apr-2009 04:30
Wow, what a wonderful gallery! Stunning and beautiful!
V
Meggi
Buba Jafarli PM reply 24-Apr-2009 01:45
Wow! Something unbelievable! Indeed, a lot of magic and no gravitaion!
Bravo, Richard, big vote!
Ron PM reply 24-Apr-2009 01:45
Richard, thank you for the message. I love the new gallery. I am no longer amazed with the magnificent photos that I have come to enjoy so much. I am still in awe at how you capture these gorgeous woman doing things most of us would never dream of doing. Please pass on to the wonderful ladies how much they are admired and enjoyed. I think the title for this gallery is very appropriate.
Michael Parkinson PM reply 24-Apr-2009 01:21
Nicely lit, there is a lot to be said for letting some of the shadows take care of themselves. Now we'll all take this and run with it! GMV
Pedro Libório PM reply 23-Apr-2009 22:31
and my vote...impressive beauty`s as you do so well!!!!
Chris Sofopoulos PM reply 23-Apr-2009 22:00
Beautiful light and a sense of perfection!
james morgan PM reply 23-Apr-2009 21:33
Richard
Once again it would be wrong to comment on every image as they deserve the lighting is so dramatic the dancers seem able to be very glamorous act and perform moves that look to be barely possible I am at a loss your work with the very talented is breathtaking.
McGarva PM reply 23-Apr-2009 20:51
Simply Stunning Photography! ... V
Alain Boussac PM reply 23-Apr-2009 20:37
Some of the most beautiful and, doubtless, most difficult jumps that I have ever seen. With grace, the dancers seem to do it effortlessly. They are great ! Only your sublime images could show it to us so magically, Richard... VBV.
monica memoli PM reply 23-Apr-2009 20:22
Love it! v
unknown 23-Apr-2009 20:18
The blonde in the blue leotard astounds me!
Ramy Salem PM reply 23-Apr-2009 19:34
one more great gallery from you richard and great lighting really very well done you are the best i will keep saying it ever .vvvvvvvvv
Unknown 23-Apr-2009 19:19
also the purple leotard before that
unknown 23-Apr-2009 19:13
The brunett in the last shot and the silver tights is absolutly stunning!!! The lines!!!
The face!!! the Leap!!! Perfect in every way!!!
Piotr Lykowski PM reply 23-Apr-2009 18:49
Ritchie, thats amazing :)
John Vass PM reply 23-Apr-2009 18:47
Wow! It is Magic! A wonderful collaboration between Artists!
Huy Pham PM reply 23-Apr-2009 18:45
Stunning gallery. Perfect lighting, movement, and timing. Your work is inspiring, Sir!
Nelu Goia PM reply 23-Apr-2009 18:42
Richard,you are the Lord of the Moves:)
Fantastic!Inspiring!Sublime!...and magic:)
Thank you,
Nelu
GeneWard PM reply 23-Apr-2009 17:49
once again, I am so impressed by your work. the light and action are so well done.
Lampridis Dimitris PM reply 23-Apr-2009 16:34

The ultimate for your job is too little !!! My Compliments *****
Guest 23-Apr-2009 11:56
It seems so easy to do these jumps and moves, but it's very, very difficult. It's magic!!
You did a very good job, as always. Stefano from Venice, Italy.
ilan shtinberg PM reply 23-Apr-2009 09:24
remarkable work !!! BV
Gus Rosenfeld PM reply 23-Apr-2009 07:51
Stunning stuff! Like an alphabet in cursive of luminosity, sensuality, beauty and motion. En fuego Richard! g
Patricia Kay PM reply 23-Apr-2009 05:49
Fantastic images Richard....You certainly are a magician with your ballet images...love them all! BV
shatterbug PM reply 23-Apr-2009 05:35
Splendid gallery! I really like the contrast with the dark bg, and the lighting is just superb! The dancers have really come through with some outstanding moves here..
Michael Shpuntov PM reply 23-Apr-2009 01:18
Once again Richard. Perfect work with light. It really sculptures the dancers body and movement. Top notch images. Vote.
Happypoppeye PM reply 22-Apr-2009 22:51
Yeah, it's a great one.
Aivis Ilsters PM reply 22-Apr-2009 22:18
Words would not be enough to describe the Brilliance of what we see here, - dancers involved and you, Richard setting such perfect lights and capturing the geometries of these dancers with invisible wings.
Kim PM reply 22-Apr-2009 22:05
Magic indeed! Beautiful gallery V.
Kees Terberg PM reply 22-Apr-2009 21:38
Stunning... fantastic captures... every one of them!!!
Silvano PM reply 22-Apr-2009 11:30
spettacolari realizzazioni !!!
come sempre d'altronde ...
Raymond Ma PM reply 22-Apr-2009 05:28
A simply exceptional and beautiful collection Richard!!! V
an nguyen PM reply 22-Apr-2009 00:17
Indeed, magic photography work, you never seize to amaze me with the artistic work of dancing as art...
Zoltán Balogh PM reply 21-Apr-2009 19:58
Wow Richard...that is truly beautiful and magical! I am glad to be amongst the firsts to comment! Big vote!
Cor en Angelique PM reply 21-Apr-2009 19:11
What a beautiful Gallery. V.
James Giovanni Pan PM reply 21-Apr-2009 18:21
Always on top of his game. Another wonderful gallery.
Happypoppeye PM reply 21-Apr-2009 17:36
Oh No!!!
Not another "every shot is absolutely perfect and even though you think the dancers are why it's simply magic everybody who looks at the gallery thinks it's you that is the reason it is simply magic ...gallery".
So far, so good. Love the darker lighting/shadows/background. Perfect timing and great dancers. Stunning work.
John
Guest 21-Apr-2009 02:44
upload more!!!
fiery_angel PM reply 21-Apr-2009 00:08
superb shots as usual!!!

I did a series on sash too
http://www.pbase.com/fiery_angel/sash_dance
please have a look!
thanks!
Wolfgang Bluhm PM reply 20-Apr-2009 22:03
I think there's also a good amount of magic in the capture of these images
SzPiNaK.OrG Photography PM reply 20-Apr-2009 20:44
indeed !!! magical Richard :o) VVV~!
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