Beautiful Silhouette Dancers Photo Gallery by Richard Calmes at pbase.com

Beautiful Silhouette Dancers

Ballet Dancers have a body like no others. From the age of 4 these dancers have trained their muscles as they grew and at the same time, they learned to control all of them.
This gallery is dedicated to the female ballet dancer's beautiful instrument.
I have taken away the colorful costumes and the smiling faces to focus attention on their incredible form, strength and control.
Instead of a pure black and white treatment, I left a hint of color and detail here and there.

Watch the SLIDESHOW and they will dance for you!

If you believe this gallery has merit, please vote so others may enjoy these marvelous artist/athletes!

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kelly54		12-Dec-2013 11:03
Love it! Regards! :) http://www.photoshop-designs.com/

victoria-elaine		23-Oct-2012 13:04
amazing pictures so beautifully taken

Guest		15-Jun-2012 17:22
These are absolutely gorgeous!

Lilly		29-Jan-2012 00:32
This is absolutely amazing! i love these pictures!

maria		18-Jan-2012 20:06
OMG SUCH GOOD PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jessica		24-Dec-2011 03:39
These photos are a constant source of inspiration to me. I keep telling myself that one day, I'll be able to do all these beautiful things that these dancers can do. Thank you for keeping the ballerina inside me alive.

Guest		17-Dec-2011 11:12
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Guest		17-Dec-2011 11:12
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Natalie Clarke		24-Oct-2011 07:50
Stunning

Guest		12-Oct-2011 09:22
Well done!

Guest		08-Oct-2011 18:34
These photograpghs are absolutely stunning! When I was about 7 i had been taking ballet classes, but unfortunately my school closed and I couldn't go elsewhere. It takes my breathe away to see such beauty :) This reminds me of when I was dancing. Thank You for giving me that little smile<3

Mandy		22-Sep-2011 15:30
GORGEOUS DANCING! I just sent this link to my niece who loves her ballet classes- I'm certain she will find this inspiring!

Katrina		20-Jul-2011 21:03
Unbelievable! It really inspires me to push myself <3

Guest		30-Mar-2011 11:02
I love them i havent seen something that takes my breathe away that quickly. i was Loosing hope wether to carry on with ballet or not. But seeing what beauty it creates there is nothing quite like seeing what each position, step or turn can hold in its depths of movement. My moms once said to me, "Dance is an art form based on honesty." YOU HAVE THAT, ALL OF YOU. Thank you.

Guest		10-Feb-2011 13:41
beautiful!!!!

cara		30-Jan-2011 20:17
amazing.

cara Dombkowski		30-Jan-2011 20:17
amazing.

samantha		29-Nov-2010 12:31
i wish i could dance like that

Jane		21-Sep-2010 00:53
May I use your photos to make a poster? Love them!

Phyllis Wynne		18-Jul-2010 21:01
Poetry in motion !!!! Amazing grace!!

Phyllis Wynne		18-Jul-2010 21:01
Poetry in motion !!!! Amazing grace!!

Guest		18-Feb-2010 00:07
these photos are stunning!

Brandon Mardon		01-Jan-2010 22:35
I just love your images..."Sunset Hunter"

Guest		05-Dec-2009 20:19
The Art of Dance, The Beauty of the Female form in sillouette. Just an outstanding display of photography. WELL DONE!!!!!

josh		02-Dec-2009 11:50
these are great!!

patricia		14-Aug-2009 03:44
Amazing!! ^_^ The dancers create very beautiful poses and your shots captered it all!

kimberly		14-Jun-2009 17:37
Gorgeous and inspiring. What talent to capture these forms. Great work.

Linda Marie Van Tassell		12-Jun-2009 23:55
Of all the galleries perused thus far, I think this one is the most magnificent of all. The use of silhouette, the white backlighting, and the inclusion of flesh and color tones make these pictures pure perfection. They allow the viewer to take in the light and shadow and the subtle sheens that really make these pictures come to life. While the dancers are not completely anonymous, the use of silhouette really brings the poise and pose to the fore. These photographs can be used for study as well as for the sheer pleasure of grace in art. Thank you.

Danielle		05-Apr-2009 00:36
Superb! Accurately depicts how versatile and amazing the human body is.

Maria		26-Mar-2009 21:23
This is just awesome. Great photoshots and graceful moves. I love them!!!!

Felish		05-Mar-2009 00:30
This Is The Most Amazing Photography Ive Ever Seen...You Have Mixed My Two Favorite Things...Dance And Taking Picture Wow Is All I Have To Say

Guest		24-Feb-2009 17:51
Wow, Realy cool! I realy like it!

Maddie		17-Jan-2009 21:21
these are amazing! i was looking at your pictures of vietnam for a history project and came across these and was a blown away. i'm a dancer and you do an amazing job showing off the angles and really show casing their strengths

jennifer		11-Jan-2009 10:26
Thank you soooo much - beautiful! From a non dancer. Keep it up.

Tamia		07-Jan-2009 17:43
Wow. How beautiful. I can't wait to see my daughter doing great things like these young students. What a wonderful collection of photos.

Guest		02-Jan-2009 23:53
Pretty cool!! So that's why there are ropes in the big studio!!! Oh!

Molly		28-Dec-2008 05:31
I love nancy in these pics shes so graceful

Guest		21-Dec-2008 18:30
it´s truly incredible, how beautiful these pictures are!to me this is real art

Guest		10-Nov-2008 19:21
amazing!! of course what this woman ca do with her body, but then how you frame it all .. so beautiful! and such a craftsman ... wow!! very inspiring :-)

Guest		16-Oct-2008 19:32
So artistic composition!!! Beautiful and artistic images of the wonderful ballet dancers! BV

Guest		14-Oct-2008 19:56
Fantastic collection with stunning photographs and impressive diveristy. How can they dance like that? It's amazing.. Stunned, Ruth

Guest		23-Sep-2008 05:57
Because it's not a total blackout, there is life remaining in every image. Lovely work Richard. ! Vote

Guest		19-Sep-2008 15:33
this is only the most amazing thing ever.... i love the pictures LOVE THEM

Guest		10-Sep-2008 15:07
Wonderful images and fantastic work V

Guest		09-Aug-2008 19:46
Amazing photography! Thanks for sharing. Joseph M. Lee Indianapolis, Indiana USA Big City Photos http://www.pbase.com/bigcityphotos

Guest		02-Aug-2008 15:17
very sexy

henrywong		31-Jul-2008 08:30
Beautiful images with music, Great gallery Richard! V

Guest		20-Jul-2008 17:19
Again, amazing collection Richard! thanks so much for sharing your excellent works, your passion and you talent!

MarcWildPassion		10-Jul-2008 20:41
Magic beautiful gallerie , very graphic , very sensitive. Like this one very much. Like these contrast and pure graphisme. Big V

Guest		10-Jul-2008 15:40
nice gallery! my vote.

amy		03-Jul-2008 14:09
Wow, Richard. these are amazingly beautiful. You did a wonderful job with the lighting and what beautiful dancer bodies you had to work with! Bravo!!

Quy Tran		02-Jul-2008 14:40
Absolutely beautiful!

Guest		02-Jul-2008 05:27
Very beautiful gallery, and superb photographs! big V

Dmitry Zamorin		01-Jul-2008 18:04
You make true Art with a capital letter out of photography!

Thomas		30-Jun-2008 17:30
is this your 5th or 10th masterpiece of dance photography? i can't count them ;-) brilliant, V

Guest		28-Jun-2008 14:07
just spectacular!

Guest		28-Jun-2008 14:07
just spectacular!

Robert Marcsa		28-Jun-2008 10:19
Amazing gallery Richard again, captured in the right nick of time. Composition and the light are also uplifting, very nice and professional exhibition of "the female ballet dancer's beautiful instrument" - as You mentioned. I like it .... BigVote!

Alain Boussac		26-Jun-2008 16:07
You make us to discover better and to appreciate the dance and the dancers to each of your new galleries. The artistic talent of the dancers has equal only the one of the very great photographer that you are. Bravo and thank you ! BV.

Abbas		24-Jun-2008 08:22
amazing photos. these would look great as mobile wallpapers. IF you are interested let me know. check out my site www.ooober.mobi

Guest		24-Jun-2008 05:51
Amazing galleries.....love all your dancers galleries.

Naomi		22-Jun-2008 00:08
Poetry in motion, beautifully done. V

Guest		21-Jun-2008 15:04
Great gallery !! Love the lighting . v.

Guest		21-Jun-2008 11:11
Fantastic Work, Richard.....Bravo.....Enjoyed the Slideshow!! ~V~

William Hartshorn		20-Jun-2008 18:16
Numero Uno once again!! Great Gallery Richard!! ~V~

Mostafa Moftah		20-Jun-2008 15:42
AMAZING! Richard :) V~

Wendy O		20-Jun-2008 14:33
Very graphic, love this gallery! As usual, you've captured what is special about dancers.

hazar		20-Jun-2008 12:18
inspiring delight!

Fabienne		20-Jun-2008 10:11
Ces silhouettes spectaculaires offrent un moment de gâce et de beauté inoubliables. Que votre galerie est belle et quel talent de votre part et de la part des danseurs.

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PauloCGama		19-Jun-2008 17:59
stunning, Richard, just stunning!! huge VVVVVVV

Petros Labrakos		19-Jun-2008 15:36
another amazing gallery dear friend! congrts (V)

Gary		19-Jun-2008 13:28
The human shape is like no other. God knew what he was doing.

Hodero		19-Jun-2008 05:57
Now you are doing it again! How can I resisit not to vote ;-) Beauty,elegance and a great eye behind the camera are the secret ingredients to yet another great Richard Calmes Gallery. Big Vote amigo.

Guest		19-Jun-2008 03:38
absolutley STUNNING!!!

Guest		19-Jun-2008 00:28
amazing. very inspiring work Richard! big vote!

Michal Giedrojc		18-Jun-2008 19:14
superb! my vote!

G.Pietro Munaretto		18-Jun-2008 09:56
Beautiful work

Andrey Wagner		18-Jun-2008 08:22
Amazing work!!! well done!!! V

filip horatiu		17-Jun-2008 15:44
Very beautiful pictures. I really like them!

Guest		17-Jun-2008 12:42
your talent has captured the talent of others so beautifully. Have voted

Guest		16-Jun-2008 22:31
I'm giving my standing ovation on this superb gallery! You do great work, Mr. Calmes! V

�Lux		16-Jun-2008 17:12
Amazing gallery as usual !V! Excellent Dancers...they really danced for me!!! Fantastic Photographer too!!!

SensPix		16-Jun-2008 07:51
Fabulous !

Joan Thompson		16-Jun-2008 05:27
breathtaking

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		16-Jun-2008 02:48
These are stunning captures Richard!! Another wonderful gallery. L&S

Jim's Atavistic Visions		15-Jun-2008 23:48
Another spectacular gallery! Love the sillohuettes! V!... Josefina

David Yu		15-Jun-2008 22:13
Very beautiful capture in perfect timing. Excellent creative work.

Peter De Rycke		15-Jun-2008 22:06
Amazing work !! I'm just a humble amateur here ..

Guest		15-Jun-2008 20:25
Very good work!!!

RadioWonder		15-Jun-2008 15:16
The Slideshow was fantastic!!! Pure genius!!! Beautiful creative work!

Guest		15-Jun-2008 13:47
Outstanding work, Richard! No words, Huge Vote

Naret Visesvongsa		15-Jun-2008 13:41
Very stunning pictures. I like your concept for this set and your technique used for taking them is also very excellent. Vote.

carabias		15-Jun-2008 12:09
Espectaculares siluetas » un magnífico trabajo, Richard! V

George V'Myer		15-Jun-2008 04:59
Stunning series.

Sam_C		15-Jun-2008 04:49
Another incredible gallery of PERFECT images!! I'm always amazed by your work, and the video profile gave lots of insight to how these shots were made. Great viewing! Big Big Vote!!!

Guest		15-Jun-2008 00:30
My favorite gallerie from you, i love the feeling of delicated and posed movement from the dancers. As far as i can see, my interpretation is of a pure visual poetry. Beautiful work Richard My cumpliments and vote.

Guest		14-Jun-2008 19:59
I love the concept. Very nice gallery. Great poses from the dancers/models.

John Potter		14-Jun-2008 19:23
Just such wonderful work Richard! john

John Potter		14-Jun-2008 19:23
Just such wonderful work Richard! john

Guest		14-Jun-2008 17:21
Absolutly amazing gallery big vote

FrankB		14-Jun-2008 15:04
Liszt's great work is so appropriate here....you can rest now Richard...you have achieved perfection (just kidding!!!!...about the rest part)......+++V

Bill Warren		14-Jun-2008 14:50
The choice to leave a "hint" of color is the final touch of brilliance. Voted

Vilone		14-Jun-2008 13:50
Another amazing gallery! Big Vote!!!!!

Guest		14-Jun-2008 13:42
Oh, Richard - Wonderful! Vote vote vote!

Sandi Whitteker		14-Jun-2008 13:27
Marvelous sillouettes Richard. Hard to pick a favorite from these beautiful poses.

Martha Albuquerque		14-Jun-2008 12:29
Spetacular, Richard!! Delicate amd beautiful series of sillouettes!!! Bravo and Vote~

Steve Morris		14-Jun-2008 10:58
I think this is my favourite of all your dance galleries Richard. These are astonishing shots of beautiful ballerinas!!! Big vote!

Guest		14-Jun-2008 09:32
as beautiful and magical as ever... stunningly beautiful Voted :)

Geoff Smith		14-Jun-2008 05:01
Beautiful as always Richard!

John Vass		13-Jun-2008 20:45
Amazing! The lighting is incredible! The training, athleticism, form, grace and beauty of the dancers is expressed with your lens in a way that makes all who see it to stare in wonder. We all will look at dance with new eyes!

Guest		13-Jun-2008 19:50
Great photographs and flexibility.

fred_il		13-Jun-2008 19:49
Just fabulous!!! Great work! VOte!

silvia marmori		13-Jun-2008 18:23
..and it grew.. and it became a fascinating work.. you capture their elegance, their aesthetic values but also their effort, their feelings.. miraculously, just with silhouettes, that speak in all beauty.. my vote!

Ali Majdfar		13-Jun-2008 16:48
Unique work, as always. GMV

Guest		13-Jun-2008 16:36
Well Richard, you don`t seem to stop amazing me every time you create a new gallery, top notch photography which can only be inspiring. Well done and big vote.

Pauline		13-Jun-2008 12:44
ANOTHER STUNNING DISPLAY! I think it's the lines that speak to me. You have a knack, that special skill. But I think you know you do... other wise we'd not be able to enjoy your creations as deeply as we do. I can't think of how to enhance your work much more then to drape them in my favorite sepia mode. You are incredible my friend and these dancers amazing direction taken...timing is a huge factor, all of you are like a melody, a fine painting that has come together. Thank you Richard, thank you to the dancers, all of you are true professionals!! ALL OF YOU ARE A JOY TO BEHOLD!!!!!

Guest		13-Jun-2008 07:12
They look like miniatures. Very inspired gallery Richard!

Guest		13-Jun-2008 06:09
Absolutely GORGEOUS gallery! Such grace, such beauty.

Simon Chandler		13-Jun-2008 05:31
Fantastic gallery of superb images showing form and strength. Amazing work, both the photographer and dancers. v

John Stevenson		13-Jun-2008 04:18
Beautiful shots as always, Mr. Calmes. Voted.

Guest		13-Jun-2008 03:29
I know Richard that with your P/S talents you could have totally blackened them out, but in not doing so, the living view of the artists is still there in each image, maintaining form and texture, beautifully done by all. And of course you Richard.big vote.

alfredo camba jr.		13-Jun-2008 02:32
Fantastic gallery! Beautiful and artistic images of the wonderful ballet dancers! I really enjoyed the slideshow! Big vote!!!

veraferia		13-Jun-2008 02:24
Outstanding gallery and work!V

Ken Myers		13-Jun-2008 01:52
awesome gallery as always. couldn't pick out my favorite, other than all of them! Thanks for sharing

flowsnow		13-Jun-2008 01:32
great in this tone of colours...love it!

john savage		13-Jun-2008 01:28
Fantastic gallery. V

Guest		12-Jun-2008 23:37
BEAUTIFUL work! Love the way you capture their amazing lines... the use of light is wonderful. voted

Guest		12-Jun-2008 23:13
You have outdone yourself again Richard. These photos lack colors but then again, the story on every movement remains a mystery and that the hint of light made it possible. V

Phyllis Stewart		12-Jun-2008 22:12
Brrrravo! Loud applause! V

nomada		12-Jun-2008 22:02
Another exquisite series Richard. GMV

Zolt�n Balogh		12-Jun-2008 21:12
Wonderful work again, Richard! Big vote, of course!

BAS Photography		12-Jun-2008 20:03
Richard, this is stunning!!! Thanks for letting me know! It is a great pleasure for me to see your galleries! Big vote!

james morgan		12-Jun-2008 19:48
Richard you keep coming up with the goods I hope you can go on in this inventive way but worry you might not in the future bigV

Ken Chambers ARPS		12-Jun-2008 19:28
Such beautiful imagery, imagination and strength. Richard you are a genius, your dancers excel in their artistry....v

Guest		12-Jun-2008 19:02
In this Gallery there are two points that marvel me. One is the extreme beauty of dance figures , the perfect attitude of dancers you freeze in their figure , the other is the photographic quality of those pictures. You are an Art lover, you are a great fan of ballet, only love can produce those images. Be proud of a great Gallery and , if possible, tell the dancers , somewhere in a small european country is someone who love their Art. Regards jorge

Nikhil Bahl		12-Jun-2008 18:48
Nice theme and well executed. v

Naoki Hayashi's Photo Gallery		12-Jun-2008 18:34
Such a beautiful silhouette world... What can I say. Perfect work!!! Richard. Congraturation! Big my vote.

Martin Schiff		12-Jun-2008 18:31
Magnificent gallery. The moments are beautifully captured.

Guest		12-Jun-2008 18:26
No color of their costumes, no facial expressions, just your dancers pure soul on display! Vote!

Galina Stepanova		12-Jun-2008 18:10
This gallery is about Light and Elegance, great subjects, joy for viewer. Wonderful stylish work, Richard.

gardener		12-Jun-2008 18:07
Thank you for the silhouettes, again a great artistic endeavor. Your dancers are real acrobats who play the violin with their bodies. Will watch the slideshow. Have watched the slideshow, excellent, and congratulations for you work.

BleuEvanescence		12-Jun-2008 17:47
Your creativity knows no limit. Un autre chef-d'oeuvre...superbement accompli. Another gallery of pure talent, grace and beauty...

Chad Ramsey		12-Jun-2008 17:47
Exquisit lines and shapes with the silhouettes~V

Harry David Horning		12-Jun-2008 17:46
Richard just when I thought your work could not get better it did. Great job. V

Michael Shpuntov		12-Jun-2008 17:45
Fantastic presentation. Very hard to choose favorites :-) But I will manage. Great work as usual. Vote

John Willis Photography		12-Jun-2008 17:41
Pure magic. Congratulations for another fantastic gallery. They just keep getting better.

Guest		12-Jun-2008 17:33
Very artistic !! Seemed like i am viewing the live dancing now.v

Guest		12-Jun-2008 17:22
Fantastic work as always.

Guest		12-Jun-2008 17:17
Stunning!! Poetry in motion.

Michael J. Parkinson		12-Jun-2008 17:03
Another grand idea perfectly rendered! GMV

Rick Kobylinski		12-Jun-2008 15:59
Another great gallery that sets the standard.

Ms.Lisa		12-Jun-2008 15:42
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!

Barry Ailetcher		12-Jun-2008 15:17
Outstanding lighting great work

Susanne v. Schroeder		12-Jun-2008 12:29
Such beauty and grace - another spectacular gallery.

shatterbug		12-Jun-2008 06:29
Silhouettes, yes...but you have just enough light to show us some detail! Masterfully done.

Steven Weng		12-Jun-2008 03:48
Amazing!

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		12-Jun-2008 03:20
Big time VOTE for this gallery. You are so very right about these gifted athletes. This dance, called ballet, is so much about form, control, and presentation. Your images depict these elements and the dancers' athleticism in a most fundamental way. Bravo, Richard.

Jean-Michel Peers		11-Jun-2008 21:21
Super work and astonishing images. Congratulations!

Guest		11-Jun-2008 19:24
Wow, amazing what they can do and that you captured them at just the right time. Truly beautiful in all respects. Rich

Guest		11-Jun-2008 19:22
amazing stunning spectacular phenomenal exquisite beautiful. you win. congrats.

Guest		11-Jun-2008 19:16
Another amazing gallery Richard. Each one is perfect. No one captures dancers with such enthusiasm & skill as you! BV!!

Rudes		11-Jun-2008 19:04
And its stunning. Nothing else to say but the old cliche, awesome...............Really great work and presentation. The human body in its finest form. lets celebrate what we have with the dedication some people throw into it and you have captured this.

Guest		11-Jun-2008 19:02
It's just wonderful !

selinab		11-Jun-2008 18:25
Your are right Richard, they are a beautiful instrument. Nice job. Keep them coming.

Guest		11-Jun-2008 17:55
Wow, always phenomenal ';0)...

an nguyen		11-Jun-2008 17:49
The silhouette is exquisite. Huge V

Paco L�pez		11-Jun-2008 17:34
Spectacular start!!!!!!! I´m sure it will be another fantastic collection!!!! My vote!

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