Beautiful Dancers of New York City Photo Gallery by Richard Calmes at pbase.com

Beautiful Dancers of New York City

I have hit the road again to photograph beautiful dancers! This time it was New York City. I spent 3 days shooting beautiful,
professional dancers at a studio in Manhattan. The first day I set up a black background with a strobe overhead with some fills and reflector cards for most of the shots.
On the second day it was a white background and a little fun with shadows. I used my Canon 5D at ISO 100 and Broncolor Strobes. On the third day I did a little shooting in Central Park
and fellow pbaser shatterbug was there to record the whole thing! See https://pbase.com/shatterbug/making_of_beautiful_dancers_nyc

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

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peter58		10-Dec-2013 14:27
Wonderful gallery! Love the way you capture movement Best regards from Spain http://www.photoshop-designs.com/

Geoff		02-Jan-2011 04:55
Lovely!

icy lazare		08-Dec-2009 11:48
Great work !very inspiring....

Char		19-Feb-2009 14:41
Hi Richard, This is an outstanding gallery of terrific and interesting shots! Every scene is a treasure. \/

Guest		16-Feb-2009 15:31
A Very Moving gallery Richard, Beautiful shadows, and art here! Vote.

Guest		14-Oct-2008 16:57
amazing images! Steve Rooks

henrywong		31-Jul-2008 08:32
Another great gallery Richard! I love the way of lights you used. V

Guest		14-Jul-2008 11:38
You have some wonderful pictures in this gallery, very well done!! vote

John Potter		14-Jun-2008 19:32
Superb use of Shadows and lighting. BV

Rafael Velez		13-Jun-2008 12:43
I am always wondering what else you can do with dancers, and everytime you push the envelope a bit further. You have inspired me to push myself even further. The dancer's I photograph love your work. The talent "dancer's" look very relaxed and in a very natural and weightless state. Awesome Job Rafael Velez

flowsnow		04-Jun-2008 01:34
Your list is just too long...and I have been MIA too .........just to say....the same....wonderful work, Richard. V

Robert Marcsa		02-Jun-2008 16:00
Fantastic gallery, Excellent! .... BigVote!

witze		18-May-2008 00:11
whow, i'm speechless

Holly		13-May-2008 19:29
I can hardly believe your website. I could look at these photos all day! I am mesmerized by the dancers, their line, form, and your creative shooting. W-O-W.

Dave Hawkins		07-May-2008 02:47
stunning gallery, the poetry and beauty of dance powerfully captured

jenna		05-May-2008 19:21
every picture really amazing perfect timing

henrywong		28-Apr-2008 05:19
Ballet with ropes, STUNNING! You are so great Richard. I do enjoy all the imgages in this wonderful gallery very much! V

Claudio Viezzoli		26-Apr-2008 19:27
spectacular gallery, Richard!

lorand		23-Apr-2008 19:11
A stunning gallery Richard! Vote

Guest		10-Apr-2008 07:17
Amazing & powerful!!!

Guest		08-Apr-2008 09:06
Thanks, thanks & thanls. So brilliant work! Love it! VOTED

Guest		07-Apr-2008 02:08
Your photography is incredible, Richard. Kathy's paintings lead me here now and then... I'm voting...

Paco		06-Apr-2008 21:35
Rien vu d'aussi beau, aussi percutant depuis longtemps. J'aime articulièrement la 5ème. Merci pour ce partage

Jaime Serrano		05-Apr-2008 23:27
Some days ago my son and I were talking about this gallery, now just to say: Memorable Gallery!!!. Congratulations again Richard; Big Vote.

Guest		05-Apr-2008 17:18
again, excellent works as usual! you're really a light magician! TFS!

Aloha Diao Lavina		05-Apr-2008 02:48
Dear Richard, This is a pedagology of motion and light. The energy captured and the technical perfection you employed leave us with a gallery to treasure. Thank you for being you. Best regards, Aloha

kerry		04-Apr-2008 09:48
So excellent

Kathy Pilgrim		04-Apr-2008 01:06
My goodness, you created a sculpture with your camera. Amazing, just amazing. I love them all but this is going right to the top! V

Kathy Pilgrim		04-Apr-2008 01:02
Richard, how is it possible you get even better. I pulled this gallery up and the impact it gave me instantly took my breath away. I can't wait to visit each and every one. Huge V. I usually hit that buttone several times in my enthusiasm:-)

Guest		02-Apr-2008 18:09
Fantastic gallery. I've watched it dozens of time. It keeps wonderful evry time i watch it.

Kalah B		01-Apr-2008 20:13
Juel has the BEST pictures!!! he is so beautiful

Guest		31-Mar-2008 15:33
Galerie extraordinaire !!! Michelle Boulard

Dave Hann		31-Mar-2008 07:56
Stunning work of art, well done

Guest		30-Mar-2008 21:02
Richard, excellent work. I like the shadow pictures the most. :) As I will visit NYC soon, I hope to find a chance to shoot dancers at work. Any idea? :) Best wishes from Switzerland, Vesna

John Florning		30-Mar-2008 19:08
What an excellent gallery, Richard. Again you've done it! Absolutely stunning.

Marcio Cabral		30-Mar-2008 13:28
Excellent captures Richard!! The light and poses is superb!!

Gilou Jeanneret		29-Mar-2008 19:38
Une galerie des plus merveilleuse. Quelle beauté pour l'oeil Merci.

Guest		29-Mar-2008 01:04
Another amazing collection!! This is pure synergy.

monil		28-Mar-2008 17:16
Very creative these photos. Always very good light and composition. You take the mouvement exceptionnal way. v

Guest		28-Mar-2008 14:26
What else can i say, i'm at loss Richard. Every image is rhythm and sensual personified... and of course kudos to your dancers. Bravo! vvv

veraferia		27-Mar-2008 13:28
Breathtaking images! Outstanding work!V

CIS		27-Mar-2008 13:26
Breathtaking work...Sensational!!!!

John Vass		27-Mar-2008 09:38
I have never lingered in one gallery so long and voted on so many (every shot I think!) and then spent the rest of the evening looking all your other galleries! Time well spent! You have honed your craft and and the results are stunning. Your work shows what photography can be and that it’s not about the photographer, it’s about the subject. An art in itself

Vikas Malhotra		27-Mar-2008 06:49
Stunning Gallery

RadioWonder		26-Mar-2008 16:27
Fantastic collection of unique and beautiful images...

Guest		26-Mar-2008 06:15
The originality and creativity you apply in every shot is truly amazing, Richard. I'm not a big ballet fan, but I just can't get enough of your fantastic pictures. Big, well-deserved vote!

kyoung kim photography		26-Mar-2008 03:00
Another fantastic gallery Richard, The dancers are amazing and your work as always is stunning!

Guest		25-Mar-2008 23:46
A stunning gallery Richard ! V.

Guest		25-Mar-2008 23:16
Wow, how beautiful- and these dancers are works of art too!

Gil Azouri		25-Mar-2008 22:10
Fantastic work! V

Guest		25-Mar-2008 21:23
Amazing gallery. V

Pepe Zyman		25-Mar-2008 13:50
Amazing images!

Petros Labrakos		25-Mar-2008 11:55
apotheosis of technique and grace! any title of honour would look just poor Thanks

Guest		24-Mar-2008 21:32
Very cool gallery. Nice work. Seeing shots like these brings you back to the basics of why photography is so great.

FOR		24-Mar-2008 16:39
AKROBATIKA

Rick Kobylinski		24-Mar-2008 15:25
Creative and wonderfully shot......as always. Voted.

Zolt�n Balogh		24-Mar-2008 13:53
Congratulations Richard, stunning shots from beginning to end! Great work, voted - of course!

vera		24-Mar-2008 13:15
Klasse Bilder,die Tänzer haben was drauf!!!

Thomas		24-Mar-2008 12:55
a new masterpiece and perfect in every way! V

Harry David Horning		24-Mar-2008 12:50
Your passion,talent and creativity amaze me with each new gallery. Big vote and looking forward to your next shoot!

Guest		24-Mar-2008 12:41
some terrific lighting techniques here, beautifully mastered!

Guenter Eh		24-Mar-2008 08:26
10 out o 10!. A delicatesse Richard!

Guest		24-Mar-2008 02:27
Absolutely stunning work, big vote.

Yvonne		24-Mar-2008 01:58
Stunning images Richard, love the use of the shadows! v

Fabienne		23-Mar-2008 23:15
Des photos toujours aussi extraordinaires. Vous avez l'art de saisir le mouvement et de transmette de l'émotion à travers vos photos, quel talent. Merci pour ces beaux moments de rêve.

Guest		23-Mar-2008 21:45
Bravo! Richard, you are the best in your field, pure magic..v

Patricia Kay		23-Mar-2008 21:10
An absolutely amazing gallery full of stunning and imaginative shots...I love it!!! V

Tom Briggs		23-Mar-2008 20:10
Richard, you've done it again ... you capture the elegance of the dance like nobody else ... voted

carol j. phipps		23-Mar-2008 20:00
GMV! Another Amazing Gallery full of energy, color, and life. Thanks for sharing. Carol

carabias		23-Mar-2008 19:20
Maravillosa y exquisita, Richard!. An unforgettable gallery!!! GMV

Neda Atash		23-Mar-2008 17:43
great work... wonder stop and focus points...

�Lux		23-Mar-2008 17:11
Amazing work by the dancers & a truly innovative photographer! Huge Vote!

nomada		23-Mar-2008 15:29
Breathtaking works once again Richard. THANK YOU! V

Scotty Graham		23-Mar-2008 15:01
Your best yet, Richard. Outstanding!!

Rulon		23-Mar-2008 08:50
very nice gallery!!!

Carolyn Rasmussen		23-Mar-2008 06:57
Bravo to you and the talented artists. This gallery deserves merit, indeed, applause. V

Rosemarie Kusserow		22-Mar-2008 20:19
I agree totally with Patricia, these dancers are excellent and your pictures are marvelous, a big vote, Rosemarie :o)

Guest		22-Mar-2008 18:17
It´s an outstanding Gallery, now I can see all pictures.Ballet is Art at it´s top, IMO, but you did an outstanding job, playing with light and shadows to complement the figures. Hope to see more from you, Kind regards jorge

Patricia Lay-Dorsey		22-Mar-2008 16:26
Richard, this is the best yet...and, having seen most of your previous work, that is REALLY saying something. Your unique lighting, compositional sense, exquisite focus and marvelous sense of humor shine forth in this series of photos. And what incredible dancers with which you were privileged to work! You, my friend, are now the most innovative professional dance photographer in this country, and you're just filled with new ideas. BRAVO to you!!!!

SensPix		22-Mar-2008 16:16
Brilliant ideas ! I thought you would have run short of ideas by now....you surprise me again ! Fantastic photos ! Cheers

D		22-Mar-2008 14:36
LIGHTNING IS AWESOME RICHARD AND ADDS TO THE POWER AND ENERGY - THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR ART

Guest		22-Mar-2008 14:20
striking images, executed with a wondrous eye for comp and light. No words can't convey or match your beautiful images. Thank you for sharing inspiration in abundance. Big V.

Guest		22-Mar-2008 12:49
ExcellenT!

John Willis Photography		22-Mar-2008 08:19
This new gallery is really a WOW ! The photography is from a pure perfectionist - every new set of dancers you shoot Richard gets more interesting - one cannot imagine how some of these superb dancers perform such wonderful moves. Thank you for sharing these galleries with us. Look forward to the next.

Guest		22-Mar-2008 05:59
Richard I always enjoy the creativity and passion you bring to every photograph. You are the treasure of PBase! My humble vote.

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		22-Mar-2008 03:46
Amazing gallery Richard! L&S

William Hartshorn		22-Mar-2008 02:21
Richard... You're still the ACE in my cards... Great Imagery !! ~V~

Guest		22-Mar-2008 02:09
Fabulous shots as always, Richard. V

Alan Messick		22-Mar-2008 01:54
Hi Richard. Wonderful variety of light and shadow. Thanks very much for sharing your creative work.

Guest		22-Mar-2008 00:52
Outstanding...absolutely wonderful. Love the use of shadows. Voted.

MarcWildPassion		21-Mar-2008 22:27
There is a title that came to my mind to describe this splendid (and already best-seller) gallerie, this is "Le temps immobile", I keep it in french as translation is not obvious (immobile time ?). In all case a splendid work from both the dancers and the photograph. Big Vote

an nguyen		21-Mar-2008 22:06
Artistic perspective at its finest. Effortless and graceful movements make pictures so pleasing to look at. Big V

Ken Chambers ARPS		21-Mar-2008 21:48
Richard, I wish that I was as descriptive with my praise of your work, as you are a brilliant photographer.

Guest		21-Mar-2008 21:13
I'm no expert but this is the most stunning set of photos I've ever seen, Thank you for sharing them :) :) :)

Guest		21-Mar-2008 18:47
As always an exceptional job. Well done. Congratulations also to the dancers. V

Ron Horloff		21-Mar-2008 18:44
Another group of exceptional works, Richard. There are some amazing images here. Ron

gardener		21-Mar-2008 17:54
Magnifique.

Michael Tauber		21-Mar-2008 17:04
Outstanding!!!

Dan Chusid		21-Mar-2008 16:17
Glad Kent was able to join you. Nice work Richard!

Guest		21-Mar-2008 13:20
Magnifique série. Bravo et Vote.

Balletwriter		21-Mar-2008 12:39
RICHARD! These are breathtaking!!!!

Michel CORBOZ		21-Mar-2008 11:42
Very strong, Richard ! V

Liz Bickel		21-Mar-2008 03:03
Amazing gallery!!! I can't pick a favorite image. They all are incredible.

henrywong		20-Mar-2008 21:20
Hi Richard, You are aways having new ideas for your amazing shots! I love the way you set the shadow in the images! Big V!

Carole Stevens		20-Mar-2008 19:22
Another incredible gallery Richard! You keep pushing the boundaries of ballet photography further...what next? VVV!

Guest		20-Mar-2008 18:51
Wowzer! Great gallery!!

Monique Trempe		20-Mar-2008 17:44
These gallery is incredible. Dramatic lighting, great collection. Big vote!

Dave Sears		20-Mar-2008 17:36
Awe inspiring. Great work as always!!

Peg O'Brien		20-Mar-2008 17:20
You've only perfected your skill, Richard. These are stunning! V

marilyn k holmberg		20-Mar-2008 17:19
wonderful gallery of beautiful moments in motion!! 'm'

Steve Viscot		20-Mar-2008 16:54
impressive gallery yet again by the master of light and motion -v

Mostafa Moftah		20-Mar-2008 16:37
Great.. Great.. Great :) Vored~

Ali Majdfar		20-Mar-2008 16:31
Superb work, stunning! ~V

Guest		20-Mar-2008 15:12
Awesome! V

alfredo camba jr.		20-Mar-2008 14:26
Excellent gallery Richard!! Gets better and better all the time! Very beautiful images! Very artistic shots!! Big vote!!!

blizzard		20-Mar-2008 14:03
a home run Richard stunning photography a book Sir you Need to put together a book of your work sharing your talent is important plus the money can't be bad either

Michael Shpuntov		20-Mar-2008 13:30
Wonderful gallery full of movement, light and joy. These dancers are amazingly good, your captures of them even makes them even more fascinating. Vote

fred_il		20-Mar-2008 13:19
Amazing gallery where the gravity seems to have no impact on those dancers! so beautiful and professional work! VOte!

john savage		20-Mar-2008 05:30
Incredible

Lampridis Dimitris		19-Mar-2008 20:53
Excellent work , Great collection as usual !!! BIG VOTEEEEEEEEEEEEE *****

Guest		19-Mar-2008 19:57
absolute;ly wow... magical and superb use of light and creative composition cheers n voted

Brett Hochkins		19-Mar-2008 18:49
Another mind bending, gravity defying gallery of veriable masterpieces. This collection is going all the way to No.1 for sure. V

Eldar Kadymov		19-Mar-2008 17:45
This collection is unusual even for yourself, especially considering the fact that now you're defying new laws of physics, LOL ! V

Guest		19-Mar-2008 16:34
Another Big V! Look like you change this one to more action shot, how you capture this magnificient pictures are very exceptional, talent my friend.... that's what you have. The guy on the tree....how you do that?....lol!

John Stevenson		19-Mar-2008 15:36
Wonderful job, Mr. Calmes. I hope to one day have a fraction of the talent you have. Voted.

Yi Feng		19-Mar-2008 15:14
Outstanding, very creative action shots! Excellent work as usual! Really enjoyed your work, Richard. V

Bill Warren		19-Mar-2008 13:04
Another city and different dancers with the same results--the best dance images being made today. Voted

monica memoli		19-Mar-2008 11:02
Wow! Great! v

FrankB		19-Mar-2008 10:09
Beautiful gravity defying poses. A seminar in the potentialities of the human body!!...V

Pedro Lib�rio		19-Mar-2008 09:54
... always fantastic to be able to apreciate your work and the dancers to, of course!!! another vote for you and them and thanks for the moments of beauty!

Guest		19-Mar-2008 09:52
again a fabulous gallery, love the ones with the reflections very much.

james morgan		19-Mar-2008 07:35
Dramatic lighting skill upping the ante.

Paco L�pez		19-Mar-2008 07:12
Excellent and spectacular gallery, as usual!!!!!! I love the play with light and shadows here. Big vote!!

Bill Popovski		19-Mar-2008 06:47
Another stunning gallery! ~v

Guest		19-Mar-2008 05:18
Yeah another excellent gallery Richard. What an incredible skill. GMV

Guest		19-Mar-2008 04:48
Another wonderful showcase of grace, strength, athleticism and style. Bravo!!

justjean		19-Mar-2008 04:03
Once again another fantastic gallery

Ken Chambers ARPS		19-Mar-2008 03:54
Richard I have enjoyed looking at every frame. Thank you and the Dancers for bringing such superb work into my home......voted

Guest		19-Mar-2008 02:56
This is a classic Art Gallery, I´ll not compare with others.Ballet is , IMO , the top Art show, as it have shape, color, action, sculpture , music in any and each second. You use here a master work in shooting and, I guess, computer. The final set of images are stunning. Regards my friend jorge

shatterbug		19-Mar-2008 02:55
The preparation and thought you put into your work pays off once again with another stunning gallery! It was a pleasure shooting with you :-)

Guest		18-Mar-2008 22:01
Another amazing gallery of human art and beauty! V

lorand		18-Mar-2008 21:10
Another FANTASTIC gallery!!! Vote

william mahan		18-Mar-2008 03:02
Innovative and Exciting !!

littledee		18-Mar-2008 02:54
Beautiful Gallery - the shadows are dynamic - just WOW!!!!

Guest		18-Mar-2008 02:25
Wow, this is amazing. Love the shadows.

Meggi Raeder		17-Mar-2008 17:07
Stunning Gallery!! Excellent work. Meggi

Jacky Lee		17-Mar-2008 16:42
excellent shots!

Guest		17-Mar-2008 16:22
Incredible...the whole gallery,Richard! Bravo.

Eddie Ling		17-Mar-2008 15:40
Stunning shot, i can feel the power!

Guest		17-Mar-2008 15:40
Nice gallery! I Love the shadow!

Jim's Atavistic Visions		17-Mar-2008 05:43
WoW! So strong! Magnificent gallery! .. from Josefina

Guest		17-Mar-2008 02:16
great gallery strong!

Geoff Smith		17-Mar-2008 02:13
I love the shadow dancers Richard! Beautiful as always!!

Guest		17-Mar-2008 01:48
Fantstic work, great lighting and timing. V

Pauline		16-Mar-2008 03:23
Beautiful lines a lot of power here... very strong!! :)

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