King's Plow Ballet Photo Gallery by Richard Calmes at pbase.com

King's Plow Ballet

The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre dancers went off-site for this gallery! King's Plow Arts Center is a renovated turn of the 20th century "plow" factory in downtown Atlanta. It is now home to thriving Arts related businesses. There is also a large art gallery. This shoot took place in the Art Gallery and an old factory space. All images were shot with my Canon 5D with 70-200 f2.8L IS Lens. Art direction was provided by Lisa Sheppard-Robson.

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

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peter58		10-Dec-2013 14:32
Wonderful gallery! You are the best! Best regards from Spain http://www.photoshop-designs.com/

Guest		10-Feb-2010 15:34
I really like it. V

a dancer in training!!!		02-Jan-2009 23:57
Good work! I wish I could be like them someday!!!

blizzard		21-Mar-2008 21:40
Richard god sir Before it to the photos I think you should consider getting you work published in a high end magazine or book ,a coffee table book would sell for sure or somthing like that your talent needs to be shown trust me on this ok ok it's time

Guest		23-Feb-2008 03:09
mind blowing as usual. thanks again for sharing.

Guest		02-Dec-2007 08:05
wonderful gallery I really enjoy it

Guest		02-Oct-2007 12:48
beautiful photography

Guest		21-Aug-2007 18:55
Outstanding gallrerie of beautiful pictures

Kees Terberg		13-Aug-2007 21:45
No matter how many ballet shots I see, this is and remains one of my favourite series... but then again... you have so many series that fit the bill of being my favourite. I guess that is the advantage of being able to visit and revisit galleries. This is just magical and I guess that besides being a great fan of you as a photographer, I am starting to follow the choreography by Lisa Sheppard Robson as well. You two are a perfect team. Thanks for sharing these joint ventures.

Guest		10-Aug-2007 17:52
You ARE a master of your craft, Richard. I voted for this gallery too. There is nothing more beautiful than a living form at its best!

Dmitri Markine		13-Jul-2007 07:46
beautiful pictures!!.Great effects -------------------------------------------- Dmitri Markine Toronto Wedding Photographer http://dmitrimarkine.com

Pauline		21-Jun-2007 12:19
A spectre revisted!! The dancers, or the photographers work? Hard to seperate! I just want to stare and admire these photographs. Bravo to you!! :)

Cherie		18-Jun-2007 13:47
WOW - love how you've captured the lines. Awesome!

Guest		13-Jun-2007 20:08
lovely

Arjayphotography		05-Jun-2007 10:45
Every time I come back to your galleries Richard, all I do is shake my head in disbelief. I compare the feeling to to a person who is not quite able to describe the nuances of fine wine....they just know that what they are drinking is exceptional and one day they will fully realise how good it really is. I envy you that you've found a niche and you are the master of this genre. I hope to get to the US one day and see your work in print in the flesh. Actually, it would be an honor to watch you work one day :-) GMV

Guest		01-Jun-2007 23:18
very captivating

Guest		29-May-2007 14:49
wow....speechless,....simply awesome....:)voted, of course...

Guest		29-May-2007 03:20
Like I've said it before Richard, you're the best in what you do and all your galleries deserve big votes.

jay		18-May-2007 21:24
Very Nice Images I really love your professional works Keep posting

Guest		16-May-2007 17:24
What a fantastic, gloriously beautiful, vibrant, energetic gallery. Love it. LL

Pauline		05-May-2007 20:14
Voted!! You keep outdoing yourself!! Not done yet I see things I need to say, no worry just praise!

Guest		02-May-2007 08:39
excellent!!! vote!!!

Marcio Cabral		19-Apr-2007 01:47
Another excellent gallery!!! best regards!!

Guest		18-Apr-2007 22:39
Another amazing Richard Calmes-gallery ! I'm actually out of words, because this is so d*** impressive ! Please keep it up, Richard !! Espen.

Phil Orgeron		10-Apr-2007 03:40
Wonderful work Richard. I can only imagine how much you enjoyed this shoot. That 2.8 IS really did the trick on motion And your compo and color are terrific. Thanks for sharing. Phil

Guest		08-Apr-2007 02:37
Stunning and inspiring gallery. Excellent work! Voted!

Terri Steele		07-Apr-2007 16:38
Another stunning and exquisite gallery full of fantastic photography and brilliantly caught emotion.

Will Weyer		05-Apr-2007 22:17
Richard - Fantastic work. You really made great use of the King Plow studio space and found elegant ways to blend the dancers into the art around the Gallery. Well done!

Guest		05-Apr-2007 00:09
beautiful as always - every shot taken at just the right moment. you're awesome! and the dancers amazing. thank you once again for sharing such excellent work.

Nestor Derkach		04-Apr-2007 13:16
Richard, every image is a winner , to me you have captured these dancers perfectly, your images are tack sharp , great lighting , great poses and jumps. They all deserve a vote in my opinion. I view your ballet galleries often ,one of my favorites on Pbase. Thanks for posting such wonderful photography of such talented ballet dancers.

Guest		03-Apr-2007 20:33
Simply excellent.

Marc Demoulin		03-Apr-2007 19:46
Well, what to add which has not already been said? Your workflow and mastering are amazing Richard. A new deserved vote. Regards. marc

Stella		03-Apr-2007 19:31
Perfect!Works of Art! Big vote, of course!

Pixel Shooter		03-Apr-2007 02:02
Had to come back for a second peek and viewing, worth every moment ! ~GMV~

Chris Sofopoulos		02-Apr-2007 06:29
Very nice project and result Richard! As always. My compliments.

Guest		01-Apr-2007 13:28
Another masterful gallery. Congratulations! VOTED.

Guest		01-Apr-2007 07:21
Wonderful work. a lot of time with great artistic help and artists

Bill Popovski		01-Apr-2007 07:04
Superb gallery. Vote

Guest		31-Mar-2007 18:58
fabulous, amazing work !! huge vote, from me too !!

edwina beaumont		31-Mar-2007 18:43
these are amazing. you capture the movement and especially the leaps so well

Richard Cobby		31-Mar-2007 07:53
Richard you always manage to make your work appear so easy yet at the heart of each image there such is a depth of quality that makes each one a 'masterpiece'. What a really creative idea to blend the different art forms and how well you have done this. You have created a fantastic colourful gallery full of well lite, well timed and well composed images and although it's hard to choose, for me this your best gallery yet! GMV Best wishes and thanks for the invitation - Richard

Guest		31-Mar-2007 06:01
Another super Gallery, Richard, the varying backgrounds are just so complimentry to the images. Great work.Voted.

Guest		30-Mar-2007 17:18
Sensational - this is first rate work, you captured great poses, all very beautifully rendered by your photographic eye. Absolute v.

Sayer		30-Mar-2007 00:34
Such beautiful and inspiring work! (V)

Guest		29-Mar-2007 11:43
Wonderful ! I'm not a specialist for this way of photo, but it's amazing !!!

Guest		29-Mar-2007 05:17
It´s great to see this stylesheet´s used in this great galleries. Good work!

Ron Horloff		29-Mar-2007 04:19
Another richly enjoyable gallery, Richard, with your usual eye for lighting and composition. Well done! Ron

JOSE MATA		29-Mar-2007 02:27
GREAT WORK AS USUAL RICHARD , BUT THE BACKGROUNDS ARE TERRIFIC , VOTED

Guest		29-Mar-2007 02:02
Great gallery. Very artistic.

pik2004		28-Mar-2007 23:02
Wonderful gallery. love the colors (background), dancers... everything perfectly done.

Kees Terberg		28-Mar-2007 21:57
Whow! I knew that this was going to be a setting to dream about and even though the shoot may have taken a bit longer than anticipated.. the results are awesome.I have just flicked through the individual shots and cast my votes. I'll have a closer and more critical look tomorrow. For now... chapeau, again!

Guest		28-Mar-2007 14:23
Another brilliant Gallery!!!

Dmitry Zamorin		28-Mar-2007 13:59
Breath-taking gallery! Richard, you just have exceeded yourselves with this excellent work! My congradulations!

Guest		28-Mar-2007 11:42
Each image has a story. I admire both you and Lisa’s efforts. Your photos are setting standards especially for amateur photographers like me. Voted

Robyco		28-Mar-2007 07:02
For one time i want to give a vote to all this nice lady's. (V) They all look great and showing themselves at there best, jump, good pose, big smiles..... All so good at this and great there where 2 big shots ( Lisa & Richard ) to give all of them this great pictures. Good luck to all of them. Rob

Sam_C		28-Mar-2007 02:41
Congrats on another superb, number one gallery!! Greatest respect for your work.

Tim Rucci		27-Mar-2007 22:26
Excellent work, Richard, as usual. You have mastered it. (v)

Guest		27-Mar-2007 21:30
This gallery is so stunning. The beauty of their dance with the beauty of the art is such an amazing thing!

Kaparu2		27-Mar-2007 16:12
I just find all of your galleries beautiful and extraordinary .....dance is something i would love to spend time photographing more...as it is the occasional performance event has to satisfy!! best wishes Kev

Guest		27-Mar-2007 15:40
You are the king! V.

Nestor Derkach		27-Mar-2007 14:07
As always a gallery of perfection, every image lovely and vote worthy. Proffesional photography at its best . Vote

Marcia Colelli		27-Mar-2007 11:40
Once again, as always a stunning collection, very graceful shots. Well Done V

Lilith		27-Mar-2007 08:20
Yet again a stunning gallery. Beautiful dancers, excellent poses, special backgrounds, wonderfully captured. Kiss, Lilith

henrywong		27-Mar-2007 06:56
Love all the images here Richard, STUNNING ! Big vote!

Jean D		27-Mar-2007 00:09
This gallery is superb and breathtaking, Richard! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your professionalism! Vote.

Jean D		27-Mar-2007 00:09
This gallery is superb and breathtaking, Richard! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your professionalism! Vote.

Paradoxal Studio Classic		26-Mar-2007 22:06
Perfect, just ... perfect.

Guest		26-Mar-2007 21:26
You did brilliant work . Voted

Guest		26-Mar-2007 20:33
Just the most fantastic work i have seen! Such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent!

Zane Paxton		26-Mar-2007 20:27
Another triumph Richard! Well done!

lorin niculae		26-Mar-2007 17:56
Excelent work as usual Richard. I like the way dancers interact with art and the contrast between grace and industrial. Splendid lightning, colors, contrast,costumes, everything is thought in detail. Professional and inspiring. Bravo!

flowsnow		26-Mar-2007 16:45
This is a beautiful gallery. I love it. V

Jola Dziubinska		26-Mar-2007 16:11
Amazing gallery, Richard. Excellent backgrounds for the very talented dancers and their poses. V.

Tracy Howell		26-Mar-2007 15:15
Another very beautifully shot gallerie, Love the choice of location for these fabulous dancers, it has all come together very very well. Excellent job as always!.

Pedro Lib�rio		26-Mar-2007 13:49
Vote for sure!!!!!! amaizing stuff!!!!

Gil Azouri		26-Mar-2007 13:08
Fantastic work Richard! The excellent lighting and great poses are very well integrated with the background and environment.

Gayle P. Clement		26-Mar-2007 11:09
Gorgeous, dramatic gallery. This has a very differenet "feel" from your other galleries and is almost startlingly beautiful. V

Guest		26-Mar-2007 10:01
Another amazingly stunning gallery from the master. Congrats Richard C! best regards, RICHARD N

Guest		26-Mar-2007 08:31
Wonderful gallery. I am impressed by the diversity of images. light is great. Vote.

kyoung kim photography		26-Mar-2007 08:02
Wonderful work Richard, These dancers are incredible, your work always amazes me Voted!

Guest		26-Mar-2007 07:36
Beautiful. Truly

Liz Bickel		26-Mar-2007 07:03
Stunning gallery.

Guest		26-Mar-2007 04:15
Excellent work. Your pleasure to do these shots is visible in the way you connect with the dancers. Bravo!

shatterbug		26-Mar-2007 00:24
Beautiful work...your efforts keep getting better! Love the chosen backgrounds in this set, and the very talented dancers are captured in terrific poses. V.

Vivek SenGupta		25-Mar-2007 22:24
very nice!

Agnes T. Ackerl		25-Mar-2007 21:35
Richard this gallery is fantastic! The jumps, the background, the costumes, the light - I love it. Great Work ~V

Rosemarie Kusserow		25-Mar-2007 18:57
It is a plesure for me to vote for this gallery Richard after enjoying all these beautiful pictures, a big vote, Rosemarie :o)

Photodelles		25-Mar-2007 17:09
Superb wonderful pictures.

Guest		25-Mar-2007 16:44
Love your work! V!

Eric Carr�re		25-Mar-2007 16:32
Excellent work Richard :o) V...

Ceya		25-Mar-2007 16:12
Superb gallery! My vote.

Stephen Cromer		25-Mar-2007 14:57
Great gallery. V

Greg Harp		25-Mar-2007 13:31
Fantastic work Richard. Voted

Martha Albuquerque		25-Mar-2007 12:57
Congratulations, Richard, for one more gorgeous collection! so many beautiful shots.. moments caught with maestry! BIG VOTE!

Jaime Serrano		25-Mar-2007 12:32
Every time I see your new gallery I say: 'That one is insurmountable', but this gallery defies the imagination. A Huge Vote.

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		25-Mar-2007 02:22
Sensational new gallery Richard! Love the different backgrounds! S&L

Julie Bird		24-Mar-2007 23:04
Richard, thank you for the joy you bring to so many people in this world. This collection of wonderful photographs brings the world of ballet onto a higher plain of artistry and beauty. You are a true choreographer and artist. V

Galina Stepanova		24-Mar-2007 21:18
This gallery shows importance of supportive background. Very creative works of talented dancers and talented photographer, pleasure for viewers and, sure, joy for creators.

Guest		24-Mar-2007 20:44
Wonderful images as usual, Richard Looks like a fun group to work with

Guest		24-Mar-2007 20:36
The dancers are amazing and I love the art in the background.

Pauline		24-Mar-2007 20:31
Voted!!! Comments on each.... lol So damn cool Richard thank you!!!!

Guest		24-Mar-2007 20:23
goog shots. very nice compositions.

Ken Chambers ARPS		24-Mar-2007 20:09
Richard, thank you for inviting me to visit your new exciting gallery...

The Suburban Hippie		24-Mar-2007 19:56
Absolutely outstanding!!!

james morgan		24-Mar-2007 18:24
Richard you are making life difficult for youself and impossible for the rest of us by being as close to perfection as this .i might as well throw gear away and visit your gallery.this deserves to be praised and recognised for the artistic combining of dancers and photographer. james morgan

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		24-Mar-2007 17:58
Very inspired work, Richard. Excellent collection. V

Hodero		24-Mar-2007 17:54
Only loking at the thumbnails I knew this would be stunning,but going through the slideshow,...WOW amigo,..supergreat Gallery !!! Grande V !

Guest		24-Mar-2007 17:48
What a beautiful collection. You are a great photographer, Richard!

Reflections by Ruth		24-Mar-2007 17:39
BRAVO!!! standing ovation :) what a spectacular series, love the idea of the art gallery as the back drop

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		24-Mar-2007 17:34
Breath-taking images, shown with class and clarity.........Jess.

Francisco Figueras		24-Mar-2007 17:12
very beautiful gallery!!! v

Guest		24-Mar-2007 17:10
A great idea, perfect execution

Ali Majdfar		24-Mar-2007 16:57
Stunning work, GMV

Kathy Pilgrim		24-Mar-2007 16:49
OHHHH, you just get better and better. HUGE VOTE!

Tom Briggs		24-Mar-2007 16:47
Richard ... thanks for leading me to your newest gallery. Creative doesn't cover it. It's beautifully done and imaginative in its approach. The compositions are great and the entire gallery is one of the best of its genre. BIG vote.

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		24-Mar-2007 16:45
Your talent shines through. Amazing consistency in quality. You're scaringly perfect! V of course.

Guest		24-Mar-2007 16:42
Richard, these are fabulous shots. Very creative and well executed. Enjoyed everyone of them! Thanks!

monica memoli		24-Mar-2007 16:35
Wow! This is wonderful! Great job! v

Guest		24-Mar-2007 16:33
Richard, Incredible Gallery...........I would love to see the look these dancers have when they see these images for the first time! Bravo....and a Big Vote!

marie-jose wolff		24-Mar-2007 16:11
stunning gallery! a master piece! V.

Guest		24-Mar-2007 15:35
This set is stunning. The capture of their individual styles and personalities comes through as well as the sheer athleticism and beauty of dance. V.

Guest		24-Mar-2007 08:49
These images are absolutely stunning - in fact awesome....

Charles Lasnier		24-Mar-2007 06:49
Richard, you have surpassed yourself. Again! Great poses, timing, lighting, and choice of backgrounds.

Terje Hamnes		24-Mar-2007 01:32
Beautiful gallery!

Guest		24-Mar-2007 01:18
Great combination in between fine photographer & stunning models Sudhakar Singh

Guest		23-Mar-2007 22:57
Yet another winner. Doug

Wei O'Connell		23-Mar-2007 21:38
Stunning photos. Amazing work, Richard. vote

Pawel Kazmierczyk		23-Mar-2007 20:40
great idea and great execution. Love the choice of fron picture as well - very strong. congratualtions !

Michael J. Parkinson		23-Mar-2007 20:03
A retired ballerina once said to me, " The thing about dancers is they know how to occupy space". So as photographers all we need to do is not drop the ball when it is handed to us, not neccessarily as easy as it sounds. And it appears Richard you never drop the ball. I thoroughly enjoy you dance art.

anuschka		23-Mar-2007 19:45
Sushislee is right we will remember your work and that of the dancers always!!!! V.

Buz Kiefer		23-Mar-2007 19:20
Exceptional work as always Richard. The backgrounds added to the images but all are very strong with or without the BGs. Well done. Vote.

Guest		23-Mar-2007 18:37
Stunning photos. Get my vote.

kimberly borchardt		23-Mar-2007 17:11
The artwork backgrounds show off the individual dancers so well. Bravo!

Guest		23-Mar-2007 17:05
Stunning gallery. GMV again.

Brian Baker		23-Mar-2007 16:26
Richard, Yet another wonderful gallery full of great images. Thanks for sharing them.

Latifa Messaoudi		23-Mar-2007 16:23
another wonderful work , a so stunning gallery :) you are so professionnal in a such level :) we will remenber your work :)!!!!!!

Guest		23-Mar-2007 13:39
Top class photography. Hat off to Maestro! VVV

Tberry		23-Mar-2007 12:19
Richard... WOW.. Talk about "art". I'm speechless over these. You capture them so well and it looks so naturally done, lighting anf the way they move. Excellent work my friend! I want to be like you. ;) ~tberry V

firstbrook		23-Mar-2007 12:10
Fantastic gallery of beautiful images........4253 and 0258 are tops for me........excellent location,and well sorted back drops......brilliant

Guest		23-Mar-2007 11:59
Absolutely stunning work. Another masterpiece of a gallery. GMV!

Guest		23-Mar-2007 11:41
all are masterpieces, so for your whole gallery my complimnets, really breathtaking.

Joel Escala		23-Mar-2007 11:18
Richard, Another superb gallery. V!

Steve Viscot		23-Mar-2007 10:35
1 word only Richard - STUNNING - vote

Ernst van Loon		23-Mar-2007 09:33
Richard, you did it again! I love how you match the dancers to the works of art. How do you do your lighting? It isn't all natural light, is it?

charales		23-Mar-2007 09:04
A great gallery. Dance is not one of my favorite arts, but beauty always attracts my attention. Great job!

Dan Chusid		23-Mar-2007 06:57
Nice lens!

Henry Taitano		23-Mar-2007 01:27
I dont know Richard, you just do damn good work. Outstanding!

Jeanne Newman		23-Mar-2007 00:04
There is never a disppointment in these brillint works you produce...rt within existing art. Bravo, Richard, once again!

Guest		22-Mar-2007 23:43
Wow, hi class, beautiful photography........one of your best galleries !!!! Voted

Guest		22-Mar-2007 23:17
Wonderful gallery. You have captured the movement well.

Steve Highfield		22-Mar-2007 22:51
Another superb gallery of professional standards to the highest degree. Richard, your work is so inspirational it deserves due recognition. +V

Joseph Levy		22-Mar-2007 22:04
Richard once again your gallery is absolutely amazing! Your photos are so captivating! Thanks for sharing, and you are my pbase hero!

Marisa Livet		22-Mar-2007 15:39
A splendid gallery, Richard, maybe it's because the art of ballet is showed here in a different context and there is a great freedom and an unusual emotion. I love your work,this series is more than simply fascinating. Marisa

Ryan Peterson		22-Mar-2007 15:23
These are amazing.

Simon Cowell		22-Mar-2007 04:15
THese ARE the next American Idols

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